00:00We will get into Scarborough perhaps in around six hours or so from now.
00:05I will be with you throughout the journey and to our truckers who are present on board
00:11at some point during the journey, we will sit and have a conversation about the challenges
00:18that you face.
00:19But certainly I'm here with you to ensure that the Blue Wave Harmony is meeting the needs
00:25and your demands.
00:27President of the Trinidad and Tobago Seabridge Truckers Limited, Nicholas Manswell, told
00:33TV6 News a number of issues affecting truckers that use the MV Blue Wave Harmony were brought
00:39to the fore during an audience with Chief Secretary Fali Augustin.
00:44In terms of some of the issue of body vessels like cabins and stuff like that, there is
00:50a bit of an issue with the air condition system which is being worked upon right now as we
00:58speak so that not too long, sometime by this week, the cabins should be fully functioned
01:06and ready for truckers to use.
01:09Mr. Manswell said truckers told the Chief Secretary Fali Augustin to intervene on the reliability
01:16of the cargo vessel.
01:18of the cargo vessel.
01:19Efficient, reliable service, which the Chief Secretary saying on his part, he will do his best
01:26to get a more efficient, reliable service between the Twin Islands and a much better, easier
01:37turn-around time when the vessel arrives in Tobago.
01:42Manswell said communication on the cargo vessel remains paramount, in addition to available
01:48amenities.
01:49While onboard the vessel, internet access, you know, in terms of that if some of the truckers
01:56who apply the service for themselves, you know, they would have internet access to probably
02:02do a code, send out a receipt to a customer, that sort of thing, because when you're out
02:07there on the ocean, the communication aspect of it is not all that well.
02:15The MV Blue Wave Harmony has been contracted by government at a cost of US $25,000 daily,
02:22servicing the seabridge since the vessel's arrival on January 22nd.
02:26There were some setbacks, with damage to its hull during berthing manoeuvres at the port
02:32of Scarborough while undergoing its second sea trial on January 30th, causing shortages
02:39of goods arriving on island with some empty shells at supermarkets and hardware.
02:44Since then, the vessel has been operating smoothly.
02:48Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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