Panorama trips cancelled for funeral

THE PORT Authority has advised that regular sailing to Tobago via the MV Panorama has been cancelled today to allow the vessel’s crew the opportunity to attend the funeral service of their late co-worker Uwaine Anthony. Anthony was killed in a freak accident aboard the Panorama last Friday. Speaking to Newsday yesterday, Public Relations Manager  of the Port Authority Betty-Ann Gibbons, assured that arrangements were being made for ticket-holders to travel via the Beauport, which continues to make its regular trips to Tobago. The Beauport made its regular voyage from Port-of-Spain to Tobago at 2 pm and from Scarborough to PoS at 11 pm last evening. The vessel will also sail today at the regular departure times.

Asked if the increased flow of passengers from the MV Panorama would affect ticket sales or cause over-booking, Gibbons explained that there should be enough room aboard the vessel since the peak season is now officially over. Port Authority explained in a release that regular sailing had to be cancelled to facilitate a request by the Panorama’s crew to attend their colleague’s funeral, which will be held today at the Church of God, Woodbrook, at 9 am. The body will then be taken to the Belgrove Crematorium at Trincity. Anthony, 35, of North Valsayn, lost his life on Friday when part of the cable to the vehicle ramp in the Panorama’s cargo area snapped, pinning him to the ground. In the release, the authority apologised to its passengers for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation and assured that the Panorama’s regular sailing will resume tomorrow.