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MV Kimbia back in operation
The MV Kimbia, which was docked for repairs is currently back in operation and
The MV kimbia is back to servicing North West passengers.
servicing the North West region.
The vessel was first docked on February 26 after a hole was discovered in the keel, causing it to take in water. The ship had already received its goods and was scheduled to leave on February 28. The goods were subsequently unloaded and efforts to pump out the water commenced almost immediately.
General Manager of Transport and Harbours (T&HD) Marceline Merchant, confirmed that the MV Kimbia was back in operation. It had been docked until March 2. It departed for its first trip since the repairs on Saturday.
At present, the vessel is said to be at Kumaka, which is within its regular route.
The MV Kimbia is 42 years old and has serviced the North West District for over 20 years but has had a torrid history in terms of repairs.
In March 2013, Minister of Public Works and Transport, Robeson Benn, and President Donald Ramotar paid a visit to the Guyana National Industrial Corporation dockyard, where the vessel was undergoing repairs.
While there, Benn told media operatives that there have been concerns about the age of the boat. He noted that this may very well be the last docking of the Kimbia. Benn said that coupled with the age of the vessel, and the severe marine conditions encountered by the vessel along the North West route, it would be unwise for the Kimbia to continue serving in the area.
He had stated that the vessel will serve other areas when it is replaced.
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