Relief for Tobago stakeholders with the coming of the MV Blue Wave Harmony, set to arrive in about a week. The announcement was first made by Chief Secretary and Tobago People’s Party (TPP) leader Farley Augustine, as he spoke during a political meeting in Bethesda/ Les Coteaux on Monday night. Mr. Augustine read from a letter sent to him from Infrastructure Minister Jearlean John. More in this Elizabeth Williams report.
00:00I write to advise that arrangements have been finalized to ensure the seamless continuation of the inter-island cargo and passenger ferry service following the expiry of the lease of the MV Carbostar.
00:20Mr. Agustin said the initial lease agreement will be for 12 months.
00:25In this regard, the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited, or NITCO, has entered into an agreement with the Panamanian ship owners trading abroad SA to lease the MV Blue Wave Harmony for an initial period of 12 months.
00:45Agustin said the vessel is a significant enhancement in both cargo handling capacity and passenger accommodation.
00:52The vessel offers increased cargo capacity, expanded, listen to this, so we have increased cargo capacity, meaning it will carry more load, expanded refrigerated cargo capacity.
01:10It will carry more coal things, larger coal storage, heavier duty loading ramps, suitable for specialized and heavy cargo, and improved operational reliability through increased engine redundancy.
01:28The vessel includes additional upgraded passenger comfort, improved operational reliability, enhanced passenger amenities, 73 cabins, 142-seat self-service restaurant, enhanced refrigerated cargo capacity, among other specifications.
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