MADRID: Wednesday’s delay in the maiden voyage of the Trinity Transporter was not due to any mechanical issues.
Confirmation came from Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan who today told the Lower House that an administrative issue with the Customs and Excise Division was the reason behind the delay in the vessel’s departure from Port-of-Spain.
“There were no problems, mechanical or otherwise with the vessel Trinity Transporter on its maiden voyage…The vessel, upon completion of loading on its maiden voyage had to get clearance from Tide Surveyors office, Customs before departing from Port-of-Spain.
This resulted in a delay in departure. The vessel’s transit time to Tobago was approximately 12 hours. The delay was caused at customs in getting the dredger dock book that must be signed by customs before a foreign flag vessel can move from one port to another.”
The Trinity Transporter will provide short-term transportation of cargo to Tobago following the removal of the MV Superfast Galicia from local service.
