Vaikom’s all-solar dream hits delay, one vessel still awaiting nod

A holdup successful regulatory clearance is prolonging the hold for Vaikom to go the country’s archetypal energy-neutral vessel station. A mates of months aft the State authorities unveiled plans to regenerate each 3 diesel boats successful Vaikom with sleek solar-powered vessels, the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) remains caught successful a waiting game. On February 20 this year, the section introduced 3 caller solar-powered boats to regenerate the remaining diesel vessels successful work here.

While the greenish fleet is ready, support from the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is inactive pending for 1 of the boats. Despite simultaneous applications, 1 vas continues to stay grounded pursuing its survey assessment. “IRS clearance is non-negotiable erstwhile it comes to safety. Until that last motion comes in, the vessel stays put,” an authoritative said.