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LDCL offers safe, reliable, and efficient inter-island and mainland passenger transportation through a fleet of five passenger vessels owned by Administration of U T of Lakshadweep—MV Kavaratti, MV Corals, MV Lagoons, MV Arabian Sea, and MV Lakshadweep Sea—which serve as the maritime lifeline for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Purpose-built to meet diverse operational requirements, MV Kavaratti accommodates up to 700 passengers and 160 tonnes of cargo, while MV Corals and MV Lagoons each support 400 passengers and 250 tonnes of cargo. MV Arabian Sea and MV Lakshadweep Sea are configured for 250 passengers and can transport up to 110 tonnes of cargo. These vessels, ranging in GRT from 982 to 8763, with lengths between 50.81 and 118.00 meters and draughts from 2.20 to 5.20 meters, were inducted between 2000 and 2015 under the aegis of the Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Their continued operation reflects steadfast commitment of LDCL to maritime safety, service excellence, and the sustained connectivity and development of the island region.

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Specification

MV Kavaratti

MV Arabian Sea

MV Lakshadweep Sea

MV Minicoy

MV Corals

MV Lagoons

Passenger

Classes/

Cabins/Bunks

VIP Class

2

2

2

0

2

2

1st Class

198

10

10

0

10

10

2nd Class

200

40

40

0

40

40

Bunk Class

300

200

200

150

350

350

Passenger Capacity

700

252

252

150

402

402

Cargo Capacity (tonnes)

160

110

110

25

250

250

Speed (knots)

17.00

15.00

15.00

13.00

15.00

15.00

GRT (tonnes)

8763

3261

3261

982

5939

5939

NRT (tonnes)

3204

978

978

295

1782

1781

Length (m)

118.00

88.80

88.80

50.81

89.71

89.71

Breadth (m)

19.00

15.50

15.50

10.50

17.00

17.00

Draught (m)

5.20

3.40

3.40

2.20

4.25

4.25

Official No.

3011

3452

3453

2930

3983

3984

IR No.

23507

31889

34611

19582

43650

44783

IMO No.

9238260

9448097

9448102

9224075

9651008

9651010

Port of Registry

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Call Sign

AUBZ

AUVL

AUVM

VVPB

AVSR

AVSS

Year Built

2007

2009

2010

2000

2014

2014

Engine Power

2 x 2950 KW

2 x 1920 KW

2 x 1920 KW

2 x 1175 BHP

2 x 1920 KW

2 x 1920 KW

Date of Acquisition

27.06.2008

02.01.2010

15.10.2010

03.11.2000

28.10.2014

26.02.2015