SSMS · since 2003
Suvarnadurga Shipping and Marine Services is the transportation company that serves the Nation and saves most valuable fuel.
Operator
Suvarnadurga Shipping & Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. was started by Dr. Mokal C.J. (Ex. MLA, Dapoli–Mandangad) with Dr. Mokal Y.C. as Managing Director in October 2003. About 65 skilled staff work across sites.
Proof
Approved ticket rates and permits from the Maharashtra Maritime Board, with annual inspections. Every boat carries life-guarding apparatus for passengers and the public. Each ferry pays roughly four lakhs a year in government levy.
Operating since
1998
Staff across sites
0
Active crossings
0
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Before Dabhol–Dhopave, Dapoli to Guhagar meant the long highway — expensive in money and time. The ferry draws the chord: about three hours of road saved, less fuel, fewer highway mishaps.
Crossing ledger
Dabhol – Dhopave
First Ro-Ro ferry service in Maharashtra; ~3 hours off the Dapoli–Guhagar road loop.
Veshvi – Bagmandle
Shortcut from Ratnagiri to Raigad across the creek.
Jaigad – Tawsal
Guhagar–Ratnagiri chord after Dabhol proved the model.
Rohini – Agardande
Further Konkan expansion on the same operating discipline.
Online booking is not available yet. Call Dabhol or Veshvi for sailings, vehicles, and jetty directions.