The Mumbai–Vijaydurg Ro-Pax maritime service was inaugurated on Sunday, aimed at improving travel and trade connectivity between Mumbai and the Konkan region. The first journey of the service was flagged off by Maharashtra Minister for Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane.

The inaugural voyage received an enthusiastic response from passengers and tourists. Pramod Dhuri, a well-known Bhajan singer from Konkan, performed traditional rituals and devotional songs as the vessel departed from Mumbai, creating a spiritual atmosphere on board.