Lady Northcote expected back on Region One route by month-end

Nov 18, 2015 News

Motor Vessel (MV) Lady Northcote will be back in service by the end of the month, after spending the past two months in dry dock for repairs and upgrades.

Lady Northcote is expected to be on the North West route by month-end

Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Annette Ferguson disclosed earlier this week that work on the vessel, which has been docked at the E.C. Vieira Dockyard since September, for much needed rehabilitation works, is 95 percent completed.
She explained that the vessel which is currently off the block and undergoing final works should be handed over early next week.
Minister Ferguson also explained that following this rehabilitation effort, the engineer was able to assess the Lady Northcote and determine that additional works were needed.
A report in this regard was actually submitted by the contractor that is to be sent to Cabinet for further deliberation and approval.
Meanwhile, the Minister also reported that MV Kimbia would soon be docked to facilitate some level of emergency works. The Ministry’s engineers are currently in the process of conducting assessments.The vessel is a critical linkage to Port Kaituma, Region One, for the movement of passengers and goods.
Government has announced plans to acquire another vessel for the route.