The service was set to be launched soon after, but it had to be kept on hold because the service provider had some internal issues and failed to stick to the deadline of starting the service, an official was quoted saying
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) plan to start seaplane services has been delayed. A three-month extension has been granted to Air Mauryan Services Ltd Services, the service provider, to submit a detailed project report.
Air Mauryan Services Ltd Services was selected in July this year after the re-tendering for “introduction, operation and management of seaplane service in Goa”. The terms of the tender said that the successful bidder had to comply with certain conditions within 45 days from the date of receipt of the letter of award. Pointing out that it was a challenging task for the service provider to obtain permissions from various authorities, Air Mauryan Services Ltd Services’ request was accepted.
The GTDC had floated the seaplane service idea five years ago. In 2015, it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Maritime Energy Heli Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) to launch seaplane service. Routes were finalised and a test flight landed in the Mandovi.
“Our biggest concern has been the unwarranted objections by certain people and activists, even where the question of environmental pollution does not arise. If we succeed in having a seaplane service, it will be a great plus in drawing the attention of quality tourists.”
The service was set to be launched soon after, but it had to be kept on hold because the service provider had some internal issues and failed to stick to the deadline of starting the service, an official was quoted saying.
The GTDC is confident of launching the new service by the next season, if all goes well. “Our biggest concern has been the unwarranted objections by certain people and activists, even where the question of environmental pollution does not arise. If we succeed in having a seaplane service, it will be a great plus in drawing the attention of quality tourists,” he said. Till now, no one has sent out any objections to the proposed services.
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