Context:

The Ro-Pax vessel (roll-on/roll-off passenger service)- Mahabahu-Brahmaputra will be launched in Assam along with two bridges.

Mahabahu-Brahmaputra

• It is Ro-Pax vessel (roll-on/roll-off passenger service) operation service.
• It will operate between-
  • Neamati-Majuli Island
  • North Guwahati-South Guwahati
  • Dhubri-Hatsingimari Shilanyasof Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogighopa
• Various tourist jetties on River Brahmaputra
• Aim: The program is aimed at providing seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India.

Ro-Pax vessel

• Roll-on/roll-off (RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships.
• They are designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, etc.
• Wheeled cargo is driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter.
• This is in contrast to lift-on/lift-off (LoLo) vessels, which use a crane to load and unload cargo.