Giving wings to the dream of expatriates for a passenger ship from the Gulf countries to Kerala, Sai International, a prominent shipping service company, has evinced interest in providing ship services in the UAE – Kerala sector. The company communicated its willingness to operate the service during a meeting called by Minister for Ports Ahammad Devarkovil as part of the Navakerala Sadas programme of the State government.
A detailed discussion was held with the officials at the Kerala Maritime Board headquarters. The company expressed interest in operating a cruise ship from UAE to Beypore and a cruise service from Vizhinjam to Azhikal in the State. Maritime Board Chairman N.S. Pillai, Chief Executive Officer Shine A. Haq, shipping company representatives, and others participated in the discussion, said a release issued by the office of the Minister. An expression of interest will be invited in January from companies interested in the project as part of launching the service soon.
