Galicia stays one week longer

Reiterating that the Galicia will continue its operations on the domestic sea bridge over the Easter weekend, Sinanan explained that the TT Spirit, TT Express and a roll on-roll off barge are the vessels which will take over from the Galicia when it ceases operations. He said the TT Spirit and TT Express would transport vehicular cargo.

Sinanan added, the barge will be used to transport construction materials.

He also disclosed that Inter-Continental has sourced a possible replacement vessel for the Galicia.

Sinanan said all of these options (including the use of two Coast Guard vessels) will be carefully evaluated by the new board of the Port Authority which is expected to be sworn in today. Sinanan added that once tenders close for the acquisition of another vessel for the sea bridge on April 24, this matter will be examined by the Cabinet.