COCHIN OVERSEAS FUND SOCIETY

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Our goal is to bring awareness of the infrastructure shortages that the city of Cochin is facing and the need for private capital along with state funds or PPP(Public Private Participation) in financing these projects.

COCHIN OVERSEAS FUND SOCIETY

Cochin is a major destination for IT and ITES companies, ranked by NASSCOM as the second-most attractive city in India for IT-based services.Availability of cheap bandwidth through undersea cables and lower operational costs compared to other major cities in India, has been to its advantage. Various technology and industrial campuses including the government promoted Cochin Special Economic Zone operate in the outskirts of the city. Several new industrial campuses for research, trade and development in biotechnology, electronic hardware and information technology are in various stages of construction in the suburbs of the city. SmartCity,which on completion, would rank among the largest such ventures in the country. The Cochin International Airport a novel venture in the history of civil aviation in India where Government of Kerala, NRIs, Travelling Public, Financial Institutions, Airport Service Providers and others joined hands in the equity structure.Our goal is to get NRI's more involved in Cochin its growth and infrastructure development.The CIAL(Cochin International Airport Limited) is a success story that is being copied by other cities in India and being studied by Sociology and Economic professors in Harvard University in the United States.There is a URGENT!!! need to create some more Public Limited Companies with private capital and participation to take care of the infrastructure problems that the city of Cochin is facing.CIAL like pubic limited companies must be created to raise private capital for infrastructure in and around the city of Cochin.These companies should be started as wholly owned subsidiaries of CIAL or as a joint venture between Cochin Corporation and CIAL.
A online community for all Cochin enthusiasts to raise funds for its growth and infrastructure development.The CIAL is a result of initiative taken by Overseas Indians who contributed donations and interest free loans for a Cochin International Airport Society. Our goal is to raise money for the creation of CIAL Companies to address other critical infrastructure needs and shortages the City of Cochin is facing.


A map of COCHIN Metro and its proposed stops going from Alwaye to Pettah in Tripunthara

A map of COCHIN Metro and its proposed stops going from Alwaye to Pettah in Tripunthara
There will be a station after each kilometer.Aluva, Pulinchode, Companypady, Ambattukavu, Muttom, Apollo Tyres, St.Mary's Church, Kalamassery, Pathady palam, Edappally Toll Junction, Edappally, Palarivattom, International stadium, Kaloor, Lissie Junction, Madhava Pharmacy, Maharaja's Ground, Ernakulam South junction, GCDA Junction, Fathima Church, Elumkulam, Vyttilla, Thykoodam, Poonithura and Pettah. The proposed speed for Cochin metro train is 36 Km per hour, which is almost equal to the city buses which have a limit of 35 km per hour.The Cochin metro will be expanded in the future adding places like Kakkanad,Fort Cochin,Vypeen,Cherai Beach,North Parur,Angamaly including the COCHIN AIRPORT AREA OR AEROTROPOLIS.

COCHIN OVERSEAS FUND SOCIETY

This is a blog devoted to Cochin, Kerala, India. Cochin also known as Kochi is one of the fastest growing cities not only in India but in Asia. The city is in danger of having severe shortage in meeting its Infrastructure needs. There is a need for getting contributions from NRI'S for funding and financing infrastructure projects in and around Cochin using the PPP equity structure which was successly implmented in the creation and the execution of CIAL(The Cochin International Airport Limited)

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Earthrace arrives in Cochin(Kochi) from Singapore for a re-fuelling

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Photo Courtesy US Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Shown here in Cochin, India
Credit: Lance Wordsworth/Earthrace

Earthrace, a 100 per cent bio-diesel powered boat on its quest to break the world record for the circum navigation of the earth, today called at the Cochin Port for repair and refuelling purposes
Bio-Fuels ForumPress Trust Of India
Kochi, June 14, 2008
First Published: 22:19 IST(14/6/2008)
Last Updated: 22:27 IST(14/6/2008
Earthrace, the Ecoboat, which is attempting to break the round-the-world speed record, arrived in Kochi for a re-fuelling.

The Earthrace, is a '78 feet wave piercing trimaran', a sailing boat like a catamaran but with three hulls, which runs exclusively on bio diesel and has net zero carbon footprints, thus making it one of the world's most environmentally friendly powerboats.

Pete Bethune, the captain, told reporters that the boat had covered about 19,300 nautical miles after it started off on its journey from Spain in April. The vessel arrived in Kochi from Singapore.

There are four crew members. While Paul alighted here, a new member David Howard joined the boat from Kochi. After nearly an hour, it left.

Bethune underwent liposuction to donate his own fat to be processed into biofuel. "The aim is to show to the world that the best technology can also be sustainable', he said.

Bethune auctioned off his home to fund the 1.5 million pound project.

Earthrace is attempting to break the world record set by Cable and Wireless in 1998.

Hindstan Times
Earthrace eco-boat aims for fastest refuelling
Friday, 13 June 2008, 10:26 am
Press Release: Earthrace

Earthrace eco-boat aims for fastest refuelling of world record attempt in India

London/Cochin (Kochi), 12 June 2008:

Earthrace, the world’s fastest eco-boat, is expected to arrive at Cochin Port on Saturday 14 June, for the tenth port stop of its world record attempt.
The boat, which is currently 1,700 miles ahead of the current world record holder, is currently battling Monsoon weather and 3m waves off the coast of Sri Lanka, and has reduced her speed to 16kn as a precaution against stressing the boat’s superstructure following major repairs in Singapore.

The crew are hoping for the fastest port stop in the race, aiming for a rapid 90 minute turnaround with the help of local supporters.

Earthrace is a 24m tri-hull wavepiercer that runs on biofuel and is on day 46 of its attempt to break the world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. The boat is currently 1,700 miles ahead of the world record pace, set by the British Cable and Wireless team in 1998.

The boat had sustained damage after hitting sea debris on departure from Palau and had to have its drive shaft and propeller replaced in Singapore. Although the crew remained ahead of the world record time, they lost about 1,500 miles from their lead. The speedy turnaround in Cochin will help the crew to claw back valuable time which was lost during these essential repair works.

The crew has relied on the generosity of a number of local companies that have stepped forward to help Earthrace have the fastest port stop in the race – a record within a record! The Cochin Port Trust, GAC Shipping Agents, Incredible India Tourism and Michaels Land Resort have all played a vital role in boosting Earthrace’s chances of smashing the world record.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the local support here in India,” said Skipper Pete Bethune. “If we manage to refuel the boat, stock up on provisions and get on our way again within the 90 minute target we’ll claw back some vital lost time.

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We’re proud to be stopping in Cochin, as they have a strong connection to one of the greatest figures in nautical history. Vasco da Gama was the first person to ever circumnavigate the globe, and he died and was buried here in Cochin. We’re following in his footsteps over five centuries later, but with a couple of engines and a lot more horsepower!”

When Earthrace leaves Cochin it will head to Salalah, Oman, with British Guest Crew, David Howard, joining the team. Keep up-to-date with Earthrace’s progress via the live satellite tracker at www.earthrace.net

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