Kerala Shipping to launch fisheries research vessel

Kochi: The state-owned Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation is all set to launch its first full sea going fisheries research vessel being constructed in its yard at Thoppumpady near here. The vessel is constructed for the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology. This is one of the biggest vessel ever being built by KSINC at a cost of Rs 2.50 crore and is equipped with modern communication equipment such as satellite compass, auto pilot, magnetic compass, fish hold and blast freezer to store minus 55 degree centigrade. The main fish hold has 2 tonne capacity.