An ocean ride within the Chennai port limits is all set to be launched for the first time in the city in September. The ride, which will be on a 30-seater steel boat, is being organised by the Indian Institute of Logistics (IIL).At a press meet on Thursday, IIL founder-director Capt VJ Pushpa Kumar said this initiative was being planned for his love for the sea as a mariner. "We plan for the ride to span an hour costing Rs 300 per seat. The boat will come with trained professionals, apart from navigation equipment, weather forecast material and adequate safety measures. The ride is planned to end near the light house, though the exact tour details are yet to be finalised," he explained. A Goa-based Naval architect has been roped into the ocean ride project, to check stability of the boat to enhance its safety levels in sea. "We have already acquired permission from the Madras Mercantile Marine Department for this project and I hope this initiative not only helps to develop coastal tourism but also instills love for the sea among youngsters," Capt Kumar added. "This plan is only a precursor for our dreams to take coastal tourism to a bigger level in the east coast, which still hasn't been exploited as a tourism opportunity," henoted. The Indian Institute of Logistics, which has completed two years, has over 400 students in all, including its Chennai, Vijaywada and Kochi units. The institute offers diplomas, postgraduate diplomas and MBAs in various Logistic-related courses.
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