Roll-on/roll-off ferries – big boost to Guyana’s transport sector

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,

The news is good: “Roll-on/roll-off ferries to begin operation month-end.” Well the wait has been long, but it was worth it.

Dear Readers, the two recently acquired ferries, from the Chinese government are to become operational at the end of this month. Currently work is being done to conclude the civil infrastructure at Parika and at Supenaam, where the ferries would be docked.

Staff training is also going on, so even though it looks automatic, there is a ‘little bit more’ to this venture than people are actually envisaging.

The vessels are intended to provide services at the crossing between Parika, Region Three and Adventure, Region Two. Right now, the construction of roll-on/ roll-off stellings at Parika and Supenaam is in the ‘hurry-up’ phase. BK International is the group in charge, and everything seems to be in place.

The modern vessels are said to be more comfortable and can accommodate up to 800 passengers each, along with 20 Lorries or 44 cars.

This is indeed a ‘step-up’ and would serve to expedite business in a faster and more commodious manner.

The two roll-on/ roll-off ferries have been provided to the Guyana government at a cost of US$ 14.4 million. This means ‘money’. Thus, it is hoped that those in charge will be mindful of the ‘massive’ investment, and be good watch dogs where maintenance is concerned.

Yours truly,

Dharmendra Kissoon

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