Latest update April 19th, 2024 12:59 AM
Dec 02, 2015 News
After undergoing massive rehabilitation, MV Lady Northcote will commence its public operations today. This was according to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) yesterday.
The vessel which usually plies the Georgetown to Port Kaituma, Region One Route was docked back in September for rehabilitation.
In the approximate $140M project works were carried out on the hull, deck, passenger walkways, the crew’s quarters and the offloading/ loading winch, along with plumbing and electrical upgrades.
Two other vessels, MV Kimbia and MV Sandaka, are currently docked for repairs at the Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) and the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) Mazaruni Dockyard, respectively. The rehabilitation cost is pegged at $140M.
With regards to MV Kimbia, the vessel’s estimated repairs cost is estimated at $107M. Kimbia, which plies the Georgetown to Kumaka, Region One route, is set to undergo general docking and rehabilitation works to its hull, on-board machinery, and underwater fittings along with other repairs.
GNIC has been contracted to rehabilitate the vessel. the repair works are scheduled to last six weeks.
Meanwhile, the estimated repairs cost for MV Sandaka is $33M. The vessel, which plies the Leguan to Parika route, is expected to undergo general docking as well as repairs to its super structure, underwater fittings, hull, machinery and other areas. Courtney Benn Contracting Services Limited has been contracted for the job, which is set to last for four weeks.
Please share this to every Guyanese including your house cats.
Apr 19, 2024
SportsMax – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead her team to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan Women in the first One Day...Kaieteur News – For years, the disciples of Bharrat Jagdeo have woven a narrative of economic success during his tenure... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Waterfalls Magazine – On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]