Overview

• The service links Mumbai’s Bhaucha Dhakka with Jaigad in Ratnagiri and Vijaydurg in Sindhudurg, trimming journeys to roughly 3–3.5 hours and 5–5.5 hours.
• Officials say about 147–150 permissions have been secured from the Union Shipping Ministry, DG Shipping, IRS, the Maharashtra Maritime Board and the Mumbai Port Authority.
• Published passenger fares span Rs 2,500 for economy to Rs 9,000 for first class, with vehicle charges including Rs 6,000 for cars, Rs 1,000 for two-wheelers and Rs 600 for bicycles.
• The M2M Princess seats 656 across four classes and can carry around 50 cars along with two-wheelers, bicycles and minibuses, with provisions for larger buses.
• Authorities plan several days of trial runs this week, and the commercial start is targeted for early September if sea conditions improve.