<p>The Kochi Water Metro is a public transport system that operates in the city of Kochi, located in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It consists of a network of waterways that are served by a fleet of modern, eco-friendly boats. Recently, Kochi Water Metro has added an emergency response boat to its fleet. This boat is designed to provide quick and efficient response in case of emergencies such as accidents, fires, and natural disasters. Equipped with life-saving equipment and trained personnel, the boat can be deployed to any part of the waterway network in Kochi.The emergency response boat is part of the Kochi Water Metro's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its passengers and the environment. The waterways in Kochi are an integral part of the city's transportation system, and the addition of an emergency response boat is a step towards making them safer and more reliable.</p>

Garuda will help in maintenance and service of Water Metro

Kochi Water Metro gets Emergency Response Boat

Kochi: The electric boats of Kochi Water Metro which were built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have won the prestigious Gussies Electric Boat Award for this year. The electric ferry of the project has won the famed Gussies Electric Boat Award- 2022 in the commercial ferry category.Srav, an electric fishing boat built at Aroor near here by the Kochi-based private firm Navalt, bagged the honour in the work-boat category.Four electric boats from Kerala had made it to the final shortlist for the awards that were instituted in memory of Gustave Trouve, a French electrical engineer who had 75 patents. Srav was one of the three electric boats of Navalt at the final round. The four vessels were the sole contenders from India.The winners in different categories were selected by a 19-member jury, from among 12 contenders in each category, while 40% of the marks was based on the vote from members of the public for each vessel

The electric ferry project has won the famed Gussies Electric Boat Award- 2022 in the commercial ferry category.

Kochi Water Metro wins global electric boat award

<p>In January 2021, the German Ambassador to India, Walter J Lindner, took a ride on the Kochi Water Metro during his visit to Kochi. During the ride, the ambassador interacted with local officials and commuters and praised the state government's efforts in promoting sustainable transportation.The German envoy's ride on the water metro was significant as it highlighted the importance of eco-friendly transportation systems in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change. Germany is known for its strong focus on sustainable development, and the ambassador's visit to the Kochi Water Metro was seen as a testament to Germany's commitment to promoting sustainable practices around the world.The Kochi Water Metro project is being implemented with financial and technical support from the German development bank, KfW. The project aims to provide a safe, reliable, and sustainable transport system for the residents of Kochi while also reducing traffic congestion and pollution in the city.The German envoy's ride on the water metro was widely covered in the media, and it helped to raise awareness about the benefits of eco-friendly transportation systems. The Kochi Water Metro is a shining example of how sustainable transport can help to create a more livable and environmentally-friendly city.&nbsp;</p>

The ambassador was on an informal visit to overview the Water Metro.

German envoy takes a Kochi Water Metro ride

Kochi Water Metro gets Emergency Response Boat

Kochi Water Metro wins global electric boat award