Port Blair, March 22: The vessel MV Kalighat is scheduled to sail from Port Blair to Diglipur via Mayabunder on 23.03.2019 (Sat) at 2100 Hrs from Haddo Wharf and will sail back to Port Blair from Diglipur via Mayabunder on 24.03.2019 (Sun) at 1400 Hrs. The vessel recently had developed issues regarding its Air conditioning in the passenger accommodation area, which however was attended and a large area of passenger accommodation has been provided with Air conditioning, to the extent of satisfaction, while the vessel was on APS.   However, still the sitting area and bunk accommodation area of the subject vessel may not have the desired level of air conditioning.  

Nevertheless, to maintain passenger comfort and to avoid inconvenience to the passengers travelling in the Bunk and Sitting area, additional fans has been installed for smooth ventilation and during trial runs, this arrangements was found to be efficient and satisfactory. The above situation is likely to prevail in the vessel during her forthcoming sailing also, till the vessel undergoes major repair of the Air Conditioning system, during her layup period. The inconvenience if any causes to the passengers,  is deeply regretted, however all efforts would be taken to maintain acceptable habitat conditions on board for passengers.