The ROIP, also known as Radio over Internet Protocol, was launched in Kolkata, India, for the first time on October 25.Highlights The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SPM) in Kolkata has become the primary Major Indian Port to get a Radio over Internet Protocol (ROIP) System.

ROIP system is a long-range marine Communication solution, to aid especially during storms and inclement weather.

Using the ROIP mode of communication, the ships at Sandheads can be directly wired via Radio from Kolkata.

The resolution shall cover the entire Hugli River Estuary from Kolkata to Sandheads.