Maharashtra Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane on Tuesday said that the permissions have been received from various authorities for a new roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) service connecting Mumbai with Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts in the Konkan region in the state, reported the PTI.

Rane said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' dream of a passenger boat service between Mumbai and the scenic coastal region is set to become a reality from September and added it will be the fastest ferry service in South Asia.

Talking to reporters, Nitesh Rane informed he had received copies of orders from the Union shipping ministry and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) granting approvals for the proposed service, which will be operated by M2M Princess vessel, according to the PTI.