Kankesanthurai–Nagapattinam Passenger Ferry Service to Resume

The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS), Jaffna and Nagapattinam, India is set to resume operations.

According to K.M. Jeyaseelan, the Sri Lankan Director of the Subham shipping company, the “Sivagangai” passenger ferry will restart services on 3 June 2026.

The ferry service had been temporarily suspended several weeks ago after the vessel suffered damage due to adverse weather conditions at sea.

Service Schedule

The ferry will operate on its regular schedule, providing services six days a week, with Tuesdays excluded.

Ticket Reservations

Passengers can make reservations through:

• Sail Subham Official Website
• Telephone: +94 21 222 4647
• Telephone: +94 11 764 2117

The resumption of the ferry service is expected to strengthen people-to-people connectivity, tourism, and trade links between Sri Lanka and India.