The MV Malali ferry which usually plies the Parika-Wakenaam-Supenaam-Parika route, completed its dry docking at the E.C Vieira Investment Ltd Dry Docking facility on October 9, 2014 after extensive rehabilitation was done on the vessel.
A release from the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) yesterday said that the ferry entered the dock yard on September 1, 2014 after dry docking and rehabilitation works were awarded to the E.C. Vieira Investment Ltd at a cost of one hundred and eighteen million nine hundred and fifty two thousand dollars. Dr. Clinton Hazel was assigned as the Project Engineer.
Some of the repair works included the construction of a new canteen on the Passenger’s Deck, the release said. An opening at the Port-Side Bow was also converted into a Sailor’s Cabin.
In addition, seven cabins were reconstructed for the crew, hull works, the installation of Anodes, replacing of the water tank, among other works were also completed.
The release said that the Central Workshop of the T&HD also undertook some of the additional repairs such as the mechanical, electrical and machinery maintenance. The repairs were completed beyond the allotted contracted amount.
The release said that the ferry recommenced its service at the Parika Stelling on October 15, 2014.
