Feasibility Study Report on
Passenger Ferry Service at Sardar Sarovar
Statue of Unity Site, Kevadia, Gujarat, India
Prepared as part of RFP Ref No.________
for
Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd.(SSNNL) By
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI)
May 2019
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D I S C L A I M E R
This report is strictly private and confidential and has been prepared for the benefit and
the internal use of The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI) and the Sardar Sarovar
Narmada Nigam Ltd. (SSNNL). This preliminary report is prepared with reference to the
RFP being published for selection of integrated operator for running passenger ferry
vessels at Statue of Unity site, Kevadia, Gujarat, India.
The information and observations contained in this document are intended solely for the
use of SCI and SSNNL, and are not to be used circulated, quoted or otherwise referred to for
any other purpose or relied upon without the express prior written permission of
SCI/SSNNL.
This document is limited to the matters expressly set forth herein and no comment is
implied or may be inferred beyond matters expressly stated herein.
It is hereby clarified that in no event SCI/SSNNL shall be responsible for any unauthorised
use of this document, or be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, or
consequential, that may be suffered or incurred by any party.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The preparation of this report was invaluably aided by our interactions with the industry
stakeholders and participants. In particular, we would like to record our appreciation to
officials of the SSNNL especially Mr A.K.Sharma, Deputy General Manager (SoU-II), and
Mr.Kanungo, for the time they took off from their busy schedule to share with us their
invaluable experience and perceptions. We are thankful to them for sharing with us so
clearly their insights. It has enabled us to develop a complete understanding of this project
in a very short period of time.
We would also like to thank all the other industry participants with whom we have
interacted during the inspection at site, including government officials, ferry operators etc.
for their valuable inputs and feedback.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS SSD Sardar Sarovar Dam
CHPH Canal Head Power House
RBPH River Bed Power House
CD Chart Datum
GMB Gujarat Maritime Board
MSL Main Sea water Level
HTL High Tide Line
IRR Internal Rate of Return
IRS Class Indian Registry of Shipping Class
KL kilo Litres
KM Kilo Meters
LTL Low Tide Line
NM Nautical Mile
SoU Statue of Unity
SCI The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
SSNNL Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited
GOI The Government of India
GOG Government of Gujarat
SBB Shrestha Bharat Bhavan
M&VC Memorial & Visiting Centre
IMD India Meteorology Department
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
D I S C L A I M E R 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 4
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7
CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 9
1.1 BACKGROUND 9 1.2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF STUDY: 11 1.3 PROJECT APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY: 11
CHAPTER 2 - BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT SITE 13
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 13 2.2 HOW TO REACH STATUE OF UNITY SITE 14 2.3 ATTRACTION POINTS SURROUNDING STATUE OF UNITY: 14
CHAPTER-3: SITE INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS 16
3.1 INTRODUCTION: 16 3.2 LOCATION DETAIL / AREA MAP: 18 3.4 BRIDGE CLEARANCE DETAILS (OLD AND PROPOSED BRIDGE) 22 3.5 DREDGING FOR MAKING NAVIGATION CHANNEL 24 3.6 OTHER SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE: 26
CHAPTER 4- FACILITIES 27
4.1 PASSENGER TERMINAL FACILITIES: 27
CHAPTER 5: PROPOSED FERRY FOR THE PROJECT 28
5.1 PASSENGER FERRY FOR THIS PROJECT: 28 5.2 TECHNO-COMMERCIAL FACTORS FOR ENSURING OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY: 29 5.3 COMPLIANCE: 29
CHAPTER-6: PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT 30
6.1. PURPOSE 30
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6.2 PROJECT BENIFITS 30
CHAPTER 7- NUMBER OF VESSELS AND SCHEDULING 31
CHAPTER 8- COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY 34
8.1 INTRODUCTION 34 8.2 METHODOLOGY & ASSUMPTIONS: 34 8.3 SUMMARY OF THE CALCULATIONS 35
CHAPTER-9: CONCLUSION 38
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The “Statue of Unity” is a colossal and imposing statue of Indian statesman and Freedom
Fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) who was the first Home minister of
independent India and highly respected for his leadership in uniting the 562 princely states
of India to form the single Union of India without any armed conflict.
The statue is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a
height of 182 metres. It is located on a river island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on
river Narmada in Kevadiya colony, 100 kilometres (62 miles) southeast of the city
of Vadodara.
The project was first announced in 2010 and the construction of statue started in October
2013 by Larsen & Toubro. It was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
31 October 2018, the 143th anniversary of Patel's birth.
Government has decided to introduce ferry services around the statue site for the tourists
considering the huge footfall of tourists visiting the statue on a daily basis. In order to
commence the ferry services at the earliest, SSNNL has appointed SCI as Consultants for
selection of integrated operator for operation of passenger ferry services at Sardar Sarovar
Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat.
SCI team carried out inspection of site on 26th -27th April 2019 and interacted with the
SSNNL officials to assess feasibility of operation of proposed passenger ferry services.
Detailed analysis was carried out to arrive at the techno-commercial feasibility of the
proposed passenger ferry services. This inter-alia includes study on appropriate vessel
selection, its capacity, terminal improvements and fare analysis.
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SCI evaluated the project site and undertook the detailed study of the existing
infrastructure and ongoing infrastructural activities such as construction of jetties at both
ends i.e., at Shrestha Bharat Bhavan, Statue of Unity site, Dredging works, construction of
new bridge. The construction of jetties at both ends is expected to be completed by
September 2019.
Based on the information received from the officials and operators, SCI has estimated the
capital and the operational cost for this service. Based on the capital and operational costs,
SCI has carried out feasibility study for a range of fares assuming the ridership of 3000
passengers every day. Primary objective of this project is for plying the passengers from
the Shreshta Bharah Bhawan to the Statue of Unity and vice versa; the other objectives
would be touring around the area, floatel, and other tourist attractions.
It may be noted that this project is built upon the information gathered from various
stakeholders, site visits, and discussions with operators, designers etc. and logical
assumptions have been considered where necessary.
Considering huge tourist footfall visiting the site on daily basis, this project of operating
passenger ferry service at proposed site has high revenue earning potential. Given the
assumptions made and analysis undertaken here, this study has demonstrated that a
passenger ferry service at proposed site would be feasible. The model is that the authority
would provide basic infrastructure i.e. jetty facilities for the operators and the operators
are expected to bring the vessels for plying and all costs involved in acquisition of vessels,
operating the vessels and all other ancillary activities. Authority is proposing to award the
contract to the highest quoted bidder(s).
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CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) is a wholly owned Government of
Gujarat undertaking that is in charge of the Sardar Sarovar water resources project on the
river Narmada in South Gujarat. SSNNL was incorporated under the Indian Companies Act,
1956 in March 1988. The main objective of SSNNL is to execute the Sardar Sarovar
Narmada Project comprising the Dam, power houses, canal system and other works
incidental to / ancillary to the Sardar Sarovar Project. SSNNL has been tasked with
overseeing the implementation of the Statue of Unity project.
Statue of Unity has been unveiled on 31st October 2018 (the birth anniversary of Sardar
Patel) dedicated to the Iron man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was
the first Home minister of independent India and the chief adherent of Mahatma Gandhi
during the non-violent Indian Independence movement; highly respected for his leadership
in uniting the 562 princely states of India to form the single Union of India without any
armed conflict. The 182-meter-tall Statue of Unity has many things for tourists to engage in.
Apart from a luxury nature retreat and museum, it also has an audio-visual gallery, selfie
points for social media enthusiasts, light and sound shows, and guided tours to the scenic
valley of flowers. The Statue of Unity has a complete package for tourists.
One of the main attractions at the site, however, is its 153-meter-high viewers’ gallery,
which is located inside the statue. It can accommodate 200 persons at a time and can be
reached by two high-speed elevators. The gallery offers a stunning view of the surrounding
areas.
Located in a picturesque surrounding, where on the south side, tourists can see lofty hills of
the Satpura range and in the south side, they can see the mighty Vindhyachal hills and a
serene Narmada river streams between the two ranges, which gives them a perfect view of
the area with the Statue in the center of it all.
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Apart from the towering statue, there are many other tourist attractions nearby, including
the newly developed valley of flowers. Nature lovers can also go to see the beauty and
greenery of the Satpura and Vindhyachal hill ranges. There is also the tall Sardar Sarovar
dam on the Narmada river.
Just 10 minutes away from the statue, one can find a new luxury nature retreat and Tent
City Narmada. The luxurious resort is set up near the quiet Panchmuli lake and is
surrounded by meadows, thick forest areas, water cascades, and wildlife. This resort also
has a selfie point to click memorable images as the mighty Statue of Unity is also visible in
the background. The statue can be seen within a 7 km (4.3 mi) radius.
In order to evaluate the feasibility of such service, SSNNL has appointed SCI as consultant
for this project and requested to arrange a detailed technical feasibility and economic
viability study for the proposed passenger ferry service at the Statue of Unity site, Kevadia,
Gujarat.
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1.2 OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF STUDY:
The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of the passenger ferry services at
Statue of Unity, Kevadia. This techno-economic feasibility study may form the basis of an
important investment decision.
In order to serve this objective, the proposed study covers the following broad areas:
► Existing Infrastructure Study and Planning
► Technical Study of the vessel
► Financial Study and Operating Model.
► Mode of acquisition of the vessel
► Suitable recommendations /conclusion
1.3 PROJECT APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY:
During the analysis, following approach and methodology was adopted:
S.No. Step-By-Step approach Broad Methodology
1) Project Commencement With-in one week of acceptance of the
offer, SCI team undertook a site visit to
familiarize itself with the present
infrastructure, collect the data, discuss
and finalise the detailed plan of activities.
2) Review of relevant technical data
and assessment of additional data.
Undertook a detailed review of the
relevant existing available data like area
maps, technical data regarding river
water movement (tidal, wave patterns,
wind movement), site data etc. applicable
for the project and assessed the
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requirement of additional data required
for the above study.
3) Project Site Analysis /
Infrastructure Study
Evaluated the project sites by deputing
SCI team. The objectives of the site visit
was to gain an appreciation of the site
environment, collect relevant data, and
interact with various agencies relevant to
the project and obtain a first-hand
information about status of infrastructure
development.
4) Market Assessment
Also interacted with various stakeholders
such as ferry operators to gain market
insights.
5) Technical Study of the Vessel Based on the requirement, we evaluated
suitable ferry / boat to meet the overall
objective of the project.
6) Development of Financial Model
Commercial viability check was made for
different passenger capacity ferries to
cater to 3,000 tourists and advised the
client range of fare/ticket price for their
consideration.
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CHAPTER 2 - BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT SITE
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The proposed Sardar Sarovar boating site lies, just to the north of the Narmada River
Estuary and almost beyond the Sardar Soravar Dam. The site is 45 Km from Bharuch.
Bharuch and Vadodara are the district headquarters and major towns. Bharuch is located
on national highway (NH No. 8) connecting Mumbai to major cities of Vadodara,
Ahmadabad and it is also an important junction on Mumbai -Delhi rail and road trunk
route. The proposed location of terminals at site is approximately at Latitude 21°39.8'N
and Longitude 72° 33.8' E.
The navigational channel is 6 km long and 60 m width with intended depth of 2.5m to 5m
at all times connecting terminals at both ends at Statue of Unity site. The selected operator
shall finance, operate, maintain and manage the passenger ferries, standby boats, rescue
team, insurance for passengers as required by rules and regulations. To meet any
eventuality, a rescue boat of fully enclosed type of capacity 20 persons. This boat may
sometimes be used for transporting VVIPs.
The operator shall select suitable number of air conditioned passenger ferries of identical
type, size and features with suitable nos. of decks to cater to at least 3000 passengers per
day.
The marine facilities like berthing jetties/ pontoon and connecting walkways for access of
passengers to the boat are under progress and shall be provided by SSNNL. To establish
uninterrupted operation of ferry boats from the terminals the water depth up to 5m below
chart datum will be required. Construction of navigation channel and jetties is under
progress and works are proceeding with rapid pace.
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2.2 HOW TO REACH STATUE OF UNITY SITE
The Statue of Unity is accessible via airways, railways and roadways. On arrival at
Vadodara, cabs, taxi services and other public transport facilities are available for the
commute. The distance between Vadodara and the Narmada Dam is 93 km and can take
around 2 hours to reach. From the dam, the visitors would have to further travel 3.5 kms to
reach an island named Sadhu Bet where the statue is located.
Another nearest airport to the site is Ahmedabad. The distance between Ahmedabad
airport and Statue of Unity site is about 205 KM and it takes about 3 hours 30 minutes by
road to reach the place.
2.3 ATTRACTION POINTS SURROUNDING STATUE OF UNITY:
a) RIGHT BANK:
Food Court having capacity of 400 persons, Mirror Maze and Nutrition Park are
being constructed near PRO at Kevadia.
Ekta Mall is constructed near PRO at Kevadia by SSNNL.
Shreshta Bharat Bhavan (SBB) having 3 star facility hotel is being constructed by
SSNNL.
Proposed planning of Interpretation Centre of Forest Department is to be
constructed near PRO at Kevadia.
Vishwa-Van being developed and constructed by Forest Department near Statue of
Unity.
Valley of Flower and small Food Court stalls are constructed near View Point No 1 of
Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Sardar Patel Zoological Park (Jungle Safari) is under construction besides View
Point No 1 of Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Entrance Gate and Entrance Plaza.
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Enclosures for Herbivore and Carnivore Animals.
Geo Domes for Exotic and Indian Birds Aviary.
Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) with Canal Head Power House (CHPH) and River Bed
Power House (RBPH) are already constructed in the main dam.
Garudeshwar Weir is being constructed by SSNNL near Garudeshwar village in river
Narmada.
b) LEFT BANK:
Cactus Garden is developed and constructed by Forest Department near Dam
Vicinity.
Proposed planning for construction of Arogya-Van is to be done by Forest
Department.
Eco Tourism Development in Surpaneshwar Sanctuary at Zarwani is being
developed by Forest Department.
Ekta Nursery is developed by Forest Department near Gora Submersible Bridge.
Surpaneshwar Temple was constructed on 1984 near Gora Submersible Bridge on
small hills.
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CHAPTER-3: SITE INSPECTION AND ANALYSIS
3.1 INTRODUCTION:
Presently the tourists are being transported by shuttle buses from Shrestha Bharat Bhavan
(SBB) to the Memorial and Visitor Centre near the Statue of Unity. The shuttle bus bays are
located adjacent to the Shrestha Bharat Bhavan and visitors parking area on South West
corner. The bus would travel in the 5.8 km stretch road along the river side and drop
visitors at site and vice versa.
During the site visit made on 26 April 2019, the following information has been obtained
from SSNNL and other agencies.
Statue of Unity:
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Shrestha Bharat Bhavan (SBB):
Bus Stand at SBB:
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3.2 LOCATION DETAIL / AREA MAP:
Location details and area map are as follows:
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STATUE SITE
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View from 157 M height from inside the statue
3.3 JETTY / PONTOON DETAILS: The construction of Jetties is in the progress. SSNNL has entrusted the job of construction
of jetties at both ends (SSB & Statue of Unity) to M/s. Emjay Constructions. The
construction work is going on a rapid pace and expected to complete by end September
2019. Depth of water at jetties will be maintained at 2.5 m.
The generic dimensions of the jetty are as follows:
Length 58.0 m
Breadth 30.0 m
Water Depth to be maintained at Jetty 2.5 m
5-6 boats may be parked on each jetty
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Excavation work in progress:
Concrete Block Casting Work for Jetty:
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Cast Blocks:
3.4 BRIDGE CLEARANCE DETAILS (OLD AND PROPOSED BRIDGE)
The new high level bridge connecting Kevadia (on right bank) and Rajpipla (left bank is
open foundation and pillar construction type having 23 spans each 40 M wide (24 pillars)
and top RL of road being 55.575 M while clear height /air draft below bridge will be 52 M-
31.75 M = 20.25M. It was observed that of 24 pillars, 21 are already installed and overall
completion achieved as on 25th April 2019 is abt. 55%.
Older existing bridge (RL 31.48 M) known as Gora Bridge is located 6.3 KM downstream of
Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSB), presently used to travel from Kevadia to Rajpipla across river
which will be dismantled after construction of new bridge.
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New Bridge:
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Old bridge (Existing):
3.5 DREDGING FOR MAKING NAVIGATION CHANNEL
Narmada River is flowing between two ranges of mountains named Satpura and
Vindhyachal. Because of this the entire river bed contains rocky terrain. To facilitate
smooth navigation, the bedrock needs to be removed. For this purpose, work of navigation
channel (dredging of rock) is in progress.
Garudeshwar weir is located at 12 KM downstream of Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD). The river
water stored by Garudeshwar weir is recirculated for power generation. During non-peak
power demand hour, the water in the river will be pumped back to dam and during peak
power demand hour, water will be released from dam for power generation. As a
consequence the river water level keeps varying.
After completion of the Garudeshwar weir, due to operation of River Bed Power House
(RBPH) in generation and pumping mode sequentially, water level in the Garudeshwar
Pond will fluctuate between EL 31.75 m and 26.71 m. Considering this minimum bottom
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level of the channel of 60.0 m width at EL 24.00 m and trench will be formed wherever
required keeping side slope as 1:8. It is learnt that after completing the survey, rock
dredging is required only at M&VC and SBB on banks where jetties are to be constructed.
This navigation channel is approximately 6-7 kms in length. Vertical channel section /
floaters will be used instead, for demarcation of channel.
Excavation of rocky terrain at river bed near statue of unity is progress in full swing. About
15-20 excavators and JCBs including trucks have been employed to excavate the rocks and
shift the same using JCBs and trucks. It was informed that the river bed 24.5 M from MSL
will be the datum and the water level across navigation channel will be maintained 2.5 M
for safe navigation. The water level in the channel will keep fluctuating between 26.5 M and
31.75 M however minimum water level of 26.5 M will be maintained ensuring water depth
of 2.5 M always for safe navigation of intended passenger ferries. Most of excavation is
required at SoU /M&VC and SSB on banks where jetties are to be constructed (90% and
10% respectively). Of 2.5 Lakh m3 of total estimated excavation about 1 Lakh m3 has been
achieved till 25th April 2019.
Navigation channel area map is as follows:
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Construction schedule is from 8th March 2019 to 8th June 2019.
3.6 OTHER SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE:
► Crane facilities shall be provided by SSNNL at jetty side for lifting and lowering
during maintenance of boats
► Maintenance space for vessels.
► Lighting facilities along the channel shall be provided considering the ferry running
hours.
► Tourists waiting halls, toilets, food stalls etc. to be provided at terminals.
► Marking for navigation channel
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CHAPTER 4- FACILITIES
4.1 PASSENGER TERMINAL FACILITIES:
Regarding Facilities including safety / security issues, below mentioned amenities /
facilities are desirable at entry and exit points at SBB:
Jetty for Safe embarkation / disembarkation for Passengers
Ferry Terminal
Ground level structure as a ferry terminal and the associated offices for ferry
operations
Waiting lounge for Tourists
Retail outlets, Restaurants and Cafes for passengers
Drinking water facility for passengers
Toilet facility for passengers
Security check areas for passenger and baggage screening / CCTVs
Emergency service facilities (first Aid, ambulance etc.)
Firefighting and fire alarm system
Garbage collection and disposal system for garbage generated on ferry
Water tanks for storage of water to be supplied to ferries
Diesel storage tanks for re-fuelling ferries with appropriate licenses and safety
measures
Shore supply for ferries while parked at jetty.
Adequate security arrangements during over-night parking.
The proposed project and above-mentioned facilities are desirable to be functional before
full-fledged commencement of ferry operations.
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CHAPTER 5: PROPOSED FERRY FOR THE PROJECT
5.1 PASSENGER FERRY FOR THIS PROJECT:
The turn-around time per boat is considered as one and half hour to two hours for travel
between SBB to Statue site and back.
Capable of all-weather operation with the exception of very occasional extreme
conditions as per the data from IMD.
Passenger capacity to be 50-100 nos. with boat length of 20-25 m (max). The
passengers may be accommodated at 2 levels.
Monohull/Catamaran made of steel.
LSA and Fire Fighting equipment as per Statutory/Class
The speed of the ferry will be about 10-12 knots.
Boat must be Air Conditioned and enclosed type.
The boat must have valid insurances in place before commencing passenger ferry
operations
The boat must comply with the requirements of GMB and IRS Class.
The boat must have adequate propulsion power to maintain voyage schedule at
speed of approx.10-12 knots.
The boat must be fitted with maneuvering aid and shall be capable to berth & un-
berth safely without Tug assistance
The boat shall be fitted with twin screws to effect above safely.
The boat shall be fitted required number of Life jackets
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5.2 TECHNO-COMMERCIAL FACTORS FOR ENSURING OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY:
Maintenance of channel depth, 2.5m to 5.0 m below CD throughout the year
Maintenance of 2.5 m draft along-side jetty and in way of the turning circle year-
round
Adequate width of the proposed navigable channel
Shortest turnaround time at both terminals based on infrastructural arrangements
Readily available technical competency and familiarity for efficient and safe
operations and maintenance of passenger ferry.
5.3 COMPLIANCE:
The ferry shall be registered under IV act of GMB, GOG. The ferries shall be manned
in compliance with the IV act of GMB. The ferries shall possess certificate of survey
issued by GMB and valid insurance necessary for hull and machinery and protection
and indemnity covering third party liability, pollution, and salvage. The operator
will be required to obtain requisite statutory permission of GMB, for the deployment
of ferry and the operation of passenger ferry service in line with the prevailing
act/rules. SSNNL will assist to facilitate such permission.
The proposed passenger craft is required to carry the following valid certificates:
a) Statutory certificates issued by Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB).
b) IRS Class certificates
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CHAPTER-6: PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT
6.1. PURPOSE
Huge number of tourists (about 10,000 people) are visiting the site on daily basis and the
demand to visit the statue is only met with the shuttle bus service. By introducing
passenger ferry service between SBB & Statue of Unity, it would not only cater to tourist
demand but also tourists will enjoy the view of the Statue of Unity from water. This will
further enhance eco-tourism and regional development.
6.2 PROJECT BENIFITS
The proposed project has benefits for SSNNL and the State of Gujarat as listed below:
• This project will give further boost the tourism and generate revenue.
• The proposed project is expected to generate employment to people
• This proposal would generate funds for SSNNL, the Govt. of Gujarat in terms of lease rent
or the like, and lead to productive use of available space
• Inland water transport is generally considered to be a cost-effective, relatively fuel-
efficient, environmentally-friendly and employment-generating mode of transport.
General infrastructure of the area would be enhancing and thus would result in the social
uplift of the local inhabitants.
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CHAPTER 7- NUMBER OF VESSELS AND SCHEDULING
The number of trips and number of boats will depend on the capacity of passenger boat
offered by the operator. The higher the passenger capacity, lower will be the number of
boats required to meet the passenger demand.
It is proposed to operate these services only six days a week leaving a day for routine
maintenance & repair. Total number of operating days in a year will be 312. The operator
will have to provide two stand-by boats of same capacity to ensure availability of boats as
per schedule all the time.
In addition to above one no. enclosed rescue boat of 20 passengers’ capacity to meet any
eventuality will have to be provided by the operator. This boat may also be used for
ferrying VVIPs occasionally.
A typical scheduling plan for 65 Pax boat with 7 round trips is as follows:
Trip 1 Going Trip 1 Return Trip 2 Going Trip 2 Return
Effective Boat Capacity
SSB Pax Statue Pax Hotel Pax Statue Pax
Boat 1 08:00:00 65 09:00:00 30 10:00:00 65 11:00:00 65
Boat 2 08:15:00 65 09:15:00 30 10:15:00 65 11:15:00 65
Boat 3 08:30:00 65 09:30:00 30 10:30:00 65 11:30:00 65 Boat 4 08:45:00 65 09:45:00 30 10:45:00 65 11:45:00 65
Boat 5 09:00:00 65 10:00:00 30 11:00:00 65 12:00:00 65
Boat 6 09:15:00 65 10:15:00 65 11:15:00 65 12:15:00 65 Boat 7 09:30:00 65 10:30:00 65 11:30:00 65 12:30:00 65
Boat 8 09:45:00 65 10:45:00 65 11:45:00 65 12:45:00 65
Total for Trips 520 345 520 520
Boat 9 (Stand By)
65 65 65 65
Boat 10 (Stand By)
65 65 65 65
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Rescue Boat 11
Trip 3 Going Trip 3 Return Trip 4 Going Trip 4 Return
Effective Boat Capacity
SSB Pax Statue Pax SSB Pax Statue Pax
Boat 1 12:00:00 65 13:00:00 65 14:00:00 65 15:00:00 65
Boat 2 12:15:00 65 13:15:00 65 14:15:00 65 15:15:00 65
Boat 3 12:30:00 65 13:30:00 65 14:30:00 65 15:30:00 65 Boat 4 12:45:00 65 13:45:00 65 14:45:00 65 15:45:00 65
Boat 5 13:00:00 65 14:00:00 65 15:00:00 65 16:00:00 65
Boat 6 13:15:00 65 14:15:00 65 15:15:00 65 16:15:00 65 Boat 7 13:30:00 65 14:30:00 65 15:30:00 65 16:30:00 65
Boat 8 13:45:00 65 14:45:00 65 15:45:00 65 16:45:00 65
Total for Trips 520 520 520 520
Boat 9 (Stand By)
65 65 65 65
Boat 10 (Stand By)
65 65 65 65
Rescue Boat 11
Trip 5 Going Trip 5 Return Trip 6 Going Trip 6 Return
Effective Boat Capacity
SSB Pax Statue Pax SSB Pax Statue Pax
Boat 1 16:00:00 65 17:00:00 65 18:00:00 65 19:00:00 65 Boat 2 16:15:00 65 17:15:00 65 18:15:00 65 19:15:00 65
Boat 3 16:30:00 65 17:30:00 65 18:30:00 65 19:30:00 65
Boat 4 16:45:00 65 17:45:00 65 18:45:00 65 19:45:00 65
Boat 5 17:00:00 65 18:00:00 65 19:00:00 65 20:00:00 65
Boat 6 17:15:00 65 18:15:00 65 19:15:00 65 20:15:00 65
Boat 7 17:30:00 65 18:30:00 65 19:30:00 65 20:30:00 65 Boat 8 17:45:00 65 18:45:00 65 19:45:00 65 20:45:00 65
Total for Trips 520 520 520 520 Boat 9 (Stand
By) 65 65 65 65
Boat 10 (Stand By)
65 65 65 65
Rescue Boat 11
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Trip 7 Going Trip 7 Return Close
Effective Boat Capacity
Hotel Pax Statue Pax Hotel
Boat 1 20:00:00 25 21:00:00 50 22:00:00 Boat 2 20:15:00 25 21:15:00 25 22:15:00 Boat 3 20:30:00 0 21:30:00 25 22:30:00 Boat 4 20:45:00 0 21:45:00 25 22:45:00 Boat 5 21:00:00 0 22:00:00 25 23:00:00 Total
Boat 6 21:15:00 0 22:15:00 25 23:15:00
Boat 7 21:30:00 0 22:30:00 25 23:30:00
Boat 8 21:45:00 0 22:45:00 25 23:45:00
Total for Trips 50 225 6340 Boat 9 (Stand
By) 65 65 910
Boat 10 (Stand By)
65 65 910
Note: The above scheduling is only for guidance assuming 2 hours round trip. The number
of boats required and scheduling can be proposed by the operator taking into account the
boat capacity, speed, and operating hours from 8 AM to 10 PM.
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CHAPTER 8- COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY
8.1 INTRODUCTION
To carry out commercial feasibility study for the project and to propose ticket fare
per passenger, various scenarios with different passenger capacity vessels, fare structure
and number of trips are projected in this chapter.
The capital cost of acquisition of each vessel/ferry/boat is expected to be as follows:
50 Pax Ferry
65 Pax Ferry
75 Pax Ferry
100 Pax Ferry
Cost of a Vessel/Boat (INR)
2.75~3.00 Crore
3.00~3.25 Crore
3.20~3.35 Crore
4.00~4.25 Crore
The above costs are based on discussions with the shipyards, designers and
operators; and are subject to change as per the exact specifications of the boat offered.
Cost of existing and proposed infrastructure is not considered in the report. Same
are being facilitated/provided by SSNNL and the compensation by the proposed operators
would be in the form of “Share of Revenue” to SSNNL.
8.2 METHODOLOGY & ASSUMPTIONS:
The Equity IRR calculations have been done for various scenarios assuming
operator will avail 70% of the project cost through bank loan and 30% as equity/own
contribution.
Project IRR and Equity IRR have been calculated taking into account operating
period/concession period of 10 years. Residual value of the asset is projected at 5% of the
capital cost at the end of 10th year of operation.
Direct operating expenses, Indirect operating expenses, administrative cost have
been assumed on the basis of preliminary market information as obtained from the vessel
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operators; it may vary depending on the operational efficiency, optimization, business
model and other factors.
The operator is expected to earn income from other sources (non-operational) viz.,
Advertisement rights on boats, on-board merchandise, etc., which is not considered while
evaluating the financial viability.
The operator is expected to share the gross revenue to the Authority as per the
contract to be executed between SSNNL and the successful bidder. This will depend on the
IRR margins, business model and the concept plan of the respective operators. Same is not
also not proposed or projected in the financial evaluation.
8.3 SUMMARY OF THE CALCULATIONS
Parameters 50 Pax Ferry
50- Pax Ferry
65 Pax Ferry
65 Pax Ferry
Nos. of Boats required
10 10 8 8
Stand by Boat 1+1 1+1 1+1 1+1
20 Pax Rescue Boat
1 1 1 1
Total Nos. of Boats
13 13 11 11
Mobilization cost 6.6 Cr 6.6 Cr 6.0 Cr 6.0 Cr
Total Capex 39.6 Cr 39.6 Cr 36.0 Cr 36.0 Cr
Loan 70% 70% 70% 70%
Interest 12% 12% 12% 12%
Project duration 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years
Passengers (per day)
3000 3000 3000 3000
Fare per passenger
350 375 325 350
Revenue Per day (INR)
1050,000 1125,000 975,000 1050,000
Bunker/Port/PMC 3,52,800 3,52,800 2,94,000 2,94,000
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Per day cost (INR)
Opex/Admin Cost per day (INR)
3,42,000 3,42,000 3,42,000 3,42,000
Project IRR 13% 21% 14% 22%
Equity IRR 15% 35% 17% 38%
Parameters 75 Pax Ferry
75 Pax Ferry
100 Pax Ferry
100 Pax Ferry
Nos. of Boats required
7 7 5 5
Stand by Boat 1 1 1 1
20 Pax Rescue Boat
1 1 1 1
Total Nos. of Boats
9 9 7 7
Mobilization cost 5.12 Cr 5.12 Cr 4.8 Cr 4.8 Cr
Total Capex* 30.72 Cr 30.72 Cr 28.8 Cr 28.8 Cr
Loan 70% 70% 70% 70%
Interest 12% 12% 12% 12%
Project duration 10 Years 10 Years 10 Years 10 Years
Passengers (per day)
3000 3000 3000 3000
Fare per passenger
275 300 270 290
Revenue Per day (INR)
825,000 900,000 810,000 870,000
Bunker/Port/PMC
Per day cost (INR)
205,800 205,800 176,400 176,400
Opex/Admin Cost per day (INR)
3,42,000 3,42,000 3,42,000 3,42,000
Project IRR 13% 20% 13% 29%
Equity IRR 14% 32% 15% 57%
*Cost of rescue boat has not been considered in the CAPEX
Detailed calculations are given at ANNEXURE-I.
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It may be seen from the above analysis that any increase in the passenger capacity
of the boat, the fare would be reduced. For example, for a 100 Pax boat the per passenger
fare can be in the range of Rs.270 to Rs.290; For 75 Pax boat the per passenger fare can be
in the range of Rs.275 to Rs.300; for 65 Pax boat fare can be in the range of Rs.325 to
Rs.350; and for 50 Pax boat the per passenger fare can be in the range of Rs.350 to Rs.375.
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CHAPTER-9: CONCLUSION
From the detailed analyses and feasibility study, it is concluded that the operation of ferry
service for the proposed transportation route i.e. from SBB to Statue of Unity will be
commercially viable with reasonable return on investment to the operator. The larger
capacity boats i.e. in the range of 75-100 Pax require less number of trips compared to
smaller boats of capacity 50 – 65 Pax.
The ticket fare is required to be fixed in the range of 270-375 and will depend on the size of
the boat. For larger capacity boat i.e. 75-100 Pax the fare can be fixed in the band of 270-
300 while for 50-65 Pax boats fare may be fixed between Rs. 325 & Rs.375. Further, the
operator is also expected to generate non-operational income like advertisement rights on
boats and ancillary activities.
The revenue sharing model is proposed to be as a share of gross receipts (net of
taxes/levies) by the operator to the Authority.
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ANNEXURE-I
Project IRR & Equity IRR for 50 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.350)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 50 Nos
Number of boats required 12 Nos
Rate per Passenger 350 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 27500000 Rupees Finance
Capex 330000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 66000000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 396000000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 1050000
Bunker 352800
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 352800 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -396000000 0 -118800000
PMC 25000 1 73352400 1 12368400
Project cost 414800 2 73352400 2 15694800
Crew 110000 3 73352400 3 19021200
Technical 110000 4 73352400 4 22347600
Insurance 22000 5 73352400 5 25674000
Admin 100000 6 73352400 6 29000400
Total Opex 342000 7 73352400 7 32326800
Loan 70% 8 73352400 8 35653200
Interest 12% 9 73352400 9 38979600
10 73352400 10 42306000
Project IRR 13% Equity IRR 15%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000
Direct Cost 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400 73352400
Interest 33264000 29937600 26611200 23284800 19958400 16632000 13305600 9979200 6652800 3326400
PBT 40088400 43414800 46741200 50067600 53394000 56720400 60046800 63373200 66699600 70026000
Repayment 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000
Residual Value 11000000
Net Cash 12368400 15694800 19021200 22347600 25674000 29000400 32326800 35653200 38979600 42306000
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Project IRR & Equity IRR for 50 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.375)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 50 Nos
Number of boats required 12 Nos
Rate per Passenger 375 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 27500000 Rupees Finance
Capex 330000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 66000000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 396000000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 1125000
Bunker 352800
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 352800 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -396000000 0 -118800000
PMC 25000 1 96752400 1 35768400
Project cost 414800 2 96752400 2 39094800
Crew 110000 3 96752400 3 42421200
Technical 110000 4 96752400 4 45747600
Insurance 22000 5 96752400 5 49074000
Admin 100000 6 96752400 6 52400400
Total Opex 342000 7 96752400 7 55726800
Loan 70% 8 96752400 8 59053200
Interest 12% 9 96752400 9 62379600
10 96752400 10 65706000
Project IRR 21% Equity IRR 35%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000 351000000
Direct Cost 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600 129417600
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400 96752400
Interest 33264000 29937600 26611200 23284800 19958400 16632000 13305600 9979200 6652800 3326400
PBT 63488400 66814800 70141200 73467600 76794000 80120400 83446800 86773200 90099600 93426000
Repayment 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000 27720000
Residual Value 11000000
Net Cash 35768400 39094800 42421200 45747600 49074000 52400400 55726800 59053200 62379600 65706000
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Project IRR & Equity IRR for 65 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.325)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 65 Nos
Number of boats required 10 Nos
Rate per Passenger 325 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 30000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 300000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 60000000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 360000000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 975000
Bunker 294000
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 294000 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -360000000 0 -108000000
PMC 25000 1 68298000 1 12858000
Project cost 356000 2 68298000 2 15882000
Crew 110000 3 68298000 3 18906000
Technical 110000 4 68298000 4 21930000
Insurance 22000 5 68298000 5 24954000
Admin 100000 6 68298000 6 27978000
Total Opex 342000 7 68298000 7 31002000
Loan 70% 8 68298000 8 34026000
Interest 12% 9 68298000 9 37050000
10 68298000 10 40074000
Project IRR 14% Equity IRR 17%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000
Direct Cost 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000
Interest 30240000 27216000 24192000 21168000 18144000 15120000 12096000 9072000 6048000 3024000
PBT 38058000 41082000 44106000 47130000 50154000 53178000 56202000 59226000 62250000 65274000
Repayment 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000
Residual Value 12000000
Net Cash 12858000 15882000 18906000 21930000 24954000 27978000 31002000 34026000 37050000 40074000
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Project IRR & Equity IRR for 65 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.350)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 65 Nos
Number of boats required 10 Nos
Rate per Passenger 350 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 30000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 300000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 60000000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 360000000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 1050000
Bunker 294000
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 294000 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -360000000 0 -108000000
PMC 25000 1 91698000 1 36258000
Project cost 356000 2 91698000 2 39282000
Crew 110000 3 91698000 3 42306000
Technical 110000 4 91698000 4 45330000
Insurance 22000 5 91698000 5 48354000
Admin 100000 6 91698000 6 51378000
Total Opex 342000 7 91698000 7 54402000
Loan 70% 8 91698000 8 57426000
Interest 12% 9 91698000 9 60450000
10 91698000 10 63474000
Project IRR 22% Equity IRR 38%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000 327600000
Direct Cost 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000 91698000
Interest 30240000 27216000 24192000 21168000 18144000 15120000 12096000 9072000 6048000 3024000
PBT 61458000 64482000 67506000 70530000 73554000 76578000 79602000 82626000 85650000 88674000
Repayment 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000
Residual Value 12000000
Net Cash 36258000 39282000 42306000 45330000 48354000 51378000 54402000 57426000 60450000 63474000
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Project IRR & Equity IRR for 75 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.275)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 75 Nos
Number of boats required 7 Nos
Rate per Passenger 275 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 32000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 224000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 44800000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 268800000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 825000
Bunker 205800
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 205800 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -268800000 0 -80640000
PMC 25000 1 49016400 1 7621200
Project cost 267800 2 49016400 2 9879120
Crew 110000 3 49016400 3 12137040
Technical 110000 4 49016400 4 14394960
Insurance 22000 5 49016400 5 16652880
Admin 100000 6 49016400 6 18910800
Total Opex 342000 7 49016400 7 21168720
Loan 70% 8 49016400 8 23426640
Interest 12% 9 49016400 9 25684560
10 49016400 10 27942480
Project IRR 13% Equity IRR 14%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000 257400000
Direct Cost 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600 83553600
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400 49016400
Interest 22579200 20321280 18063360 15805440 13547520 11289600 9031680 6773760 4515840 2257920
PBT 26437200 28695120 30953040 33210960 35468880 37726800 39984720 42242640 44500560 46758480
Repayment 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000
Residual Value 12800000
Net Cash 7621200 9879120 12137040 14394960 16652880 18910800 21168720 23426640 25684560 27942480
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Project IRR & Equity IRR for 75 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.300)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 75 Nos
Number of boats required 7 Nos
Rate per Passenger 300 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 32000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 224000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 44800000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 268800000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 900000
Bunker 235200
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 235200 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -268800000 0 -80640000
PMC 25000 1 63243600 1 21848400
Project cost 297200 2 63243600 2 24106320
Crew 110000 3 63243600 3 26364240
Technical 110000 4 63243600 4 28622160
Insurance 22000 5 63243600 5 30880080
Admin 100000 6 63243600 6 33138000
Total Opex 342000 7 63243600 7 35395920
Loan 70% 8 63243600 8 37653840
Interest 12% 9 63243600 9 39911760
10 63243600 10 42169680
Project IRR 20% Equity IRR 32%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000 280800000
Direct Cost 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400 92726400
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600 63243600
Interest 22579200 20321280 18063360 15805440 13547520 11289600 9031680 6773760 4515840 2257920
PBT 40664400 42922320 45180240 47438160 49696080 51954000 54211920 56469840 58727760 60985680
Repayment 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000 18816000
Residual Value 12800000
Net Cash 21848400 24106320 26364240 28622160 30880080 33138000 35395920 37653840 39911760 42169680
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Total Passengers
3000 Nos Passengers per Boat 65 Nos Number of boats required 10 Nos Rate per Passenger
325 Rupees
Time to seat
10 Minutes Time to sail
30 Minutes
Time to unload
10 Minutes Time to go alongside 10 Minutes One side trip
60 Minutes
Round trip
120 Minutes
Start time
08:00:00 AM Stop time
22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat
30000000 Rupees
Finance Capex
300000000
Loan
70% Mobilization cost
60000000
Interest rate
12% Tota Capex
360000000
Number of years
10
Days
312
Revenue per day
975000
Bunker
294000
Opex days
365
Project IRR
Equity IRR Bunker
294000 Rupees
Year Return
Year Return Dry dock cost
37000 rupees
0 -360000000
0 -108000000
PMC
25000
1 68298000
1 12858000 Project cost
356000
2 68298000
2 15882000 Crew
110000
3 68298000
3 18906000 Technical
110000
4 68298000
4 21930000 Insurance
22000
5 68298000
5 24954000 Admin
100000
6 68298000
6 27978000 Total Opex
342000
7 68298000
7 31002000 Loan
70%
8 68298000
8 34026000 Interest
12%
9 68298000
9 37050000
10 68298000
10 40074000
Project IRR 14%
Equity IRR 17%
Year
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Revenue
304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000 304200000
Direct Cost
111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000 111072000
Opex
124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA
68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000 68298000
Interest
30240000 27216000 24192000 21168000 18144000 15120000 12096000 9072000 6048000 3024000
PBT
38058000 41082000 44106000 47130000 50154000 53178000 56202000 59226000 62250000 65274000
Repayment
25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000 25200000
Residual Value
12000000
Net Cash
12858000 15882000 18906000 21930000 24954000 27978000 31002000 34026000 37050000 40074000 Project IRR & Equity IRR calculation for 100 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.270)
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Project IRR & Equity IRR calculation for 100 Passenger boat (Ticket price Rs.290)
Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 100 Nos
Number of boats required 6 Nos
Rate per Passenger 270 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 40000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 240000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 48000000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 288000000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 810000
Bunker 176400
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 176400 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -288000000 0 -86400000
PMC 25000 1 53509200 1 9157200
Project cost 238400 2 53509200 2 11576400
Crew 110000 3 53509200 3 13995600
Technical 110000 4 53509200 4 16414800
Insurance 22000 5 53509200 5 18834000
Admin 100000 6 53509200 6 21253200
Total Opex 342000 7 53509200 7 23672400
Loan 70% 8 53509200 8 26091600
Interest 12% 9 53509200 9 28510800
10 53509200 10 30930000
Project IRR 13% Equity IRR 15%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000 252720000
Direct Cost 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200 53509200
Interest 24192000 21772800 19353600 16934400 14515200 12096000 9676800 7257600 4838400 2419200
PBT 29317200 31736400 34155600 36574800 38994000 41413200 43832400 46251600 48670800 51090000
Repayment 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000 20160000
Residual Value 16000000
Net Cash 9157200 11576400 13995600 16414800 18834000 21253200 23672400 26091600 28510800 30930000
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Total Passengers 3000 Nos
Passengers per Boat 100 Nos
Number of boats required 6 Nos
Rate per Passenger 290 Rupees
Time to seat 10 Minutes
Time to sail 30 Minutes
Time to unload 10 Minutes
Time to go alongside 10 Minutes
One side trip 60 Minutes
Round trip 120 Minutes
Start time 08:00:00 AM
Stop time 22:00:00 PM
Total Operating hour 14:00:00 Hours
Price of boat 32000000 Rupees Finance
Capex 192000000 Loan 70%
Mobilization cost 38400000 Interest rate 12%
Tota Capex 230400000 Number of years 10
Days 312
Revenue per day 870000
Bunker 176400
Opex days 365 Project IRR Equity IRR
Bunker 176400 Rupees Year Return Year Return
Dry dock cost 37000 rupees 0 -2.3E+08 0 -69120000
PMC 25000 1 72229200 1 36747600
Project cost 238400 2 72229200 2 38682960
Crew 110000 3 72229200 3 40618320
Technical 110000 4 72229200 4 42553680
Insurance 22000 5 72229200 5 44489040
Admin 100000 6 72229200 6 46424400
Total Opex 342000 7 72229200 7 48359760
Loan 70% 8 72229200 8 50295120
Interest 12% 9 72229200 9 52230480
10 72229200 10 54165840
Project IRR 29% Equity IRR 57%
Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Revenue 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000 271440000
Direct Cost 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800 74380800
Opex 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000 124830000
EBIDTA 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200 72229200
Interest 19353600 17418240 15482880 13547520 11612160 9676800 7741440 5806080 3870720 1935360
PBT 52875600 54810960 56746320 58681680 60617040 62552400 64487760 66423120 68358480 70293840
Repayment 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000 16128000
Residual Value 16000000
Net Cash 36747600 38682960 40618320 42553680 44489040 46424400 48359760 50295120 52230480 54165840