The Tobago Ferry Boat thread

[fatboy slim]

Imagine this boat so unsafe for passengers, so badly off that Lloyds Singapore don't even need to see it to deem it unsafe for humans. And it's not 10 things that need fixing either is about 150 things.

What idiots we have running our country !

the kind that we vote for every 5 yrs.....

there are many people on trinituner that like it so

[rspann]

Is the tv6 Facebook page boy. Racist sheit there.

[sMASH]

It doesn't meet the standards that Trinidad adopts. So if sailed under a different country, it could meet the specs of a different safety body, and the permission of our laws would allow it to operate.



Just rename it "Kyatinbag"

That's all I'm asking.


... And the vibration data... I predict a more than regular bearing change outs.

[sMASH]

[Strugglerzinc]

Anyone else try to reach through their screen to slap that man?

[Cantmis]

Loving the scaffolding entrance.

[fatboy slim]

Loving the scaffolding entrance.

yeah it looking so professional

[nick639v2]

The name is stored in the ledger of the deep. Every vessel's name is known to Poseidon,God of the sea. So to change it you have to consult with him first.You have to remove it from the ledger and purge it from his memory. True story.

You rechristen it with alcohol offered or with a Virgin urinating over the bow.. Also true story..

I prefer the virgin one, it will work better

[rspann]

You making me feel to change name.

[No_Name]

If Impsey Procurement Process soo transparent, I wa see the invoice and instrument for payment...

[kstt]

"Maritime Attorney Nyree Alfonso is estimating that the Galleons Passage vessel will take over 6 hours to get to Tobago from Trinidad."

[fatboy slim]

http://ctvtt.com/ctv/index.php/c-news/news/item/57137-maritime-attorney-galleons-passage-not-built-to-sail-in-t-t-waters

"Maritime Attorney Nyree Alfonso is estimating that the Galleons Passage vessel will take over 6 hours to get to Tobago from Trinidad."

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Expect slow ‘Passage’ to Tobago
Gail Alexander
Published:
Monday, July 23, 2018

Slow “Passage” to Tobago.

Expect the “Galleon’s Passage” to take bout six hours to reach Tobago since it isn’t a fast ferry and lacks the speed of the T&T Spirit and Express fast ferries which can do the trip in half that time, says maritime industry attorney Nyree Alfonso.

Alfonso spoke at a media briefing at her Port-of-Spain office yesterday.

Also speaking were UNC Senator Saddam Hosein, sacked Port Authority (PATT) CEO Charmaine Lewis and UNC activist Devant Maharaj.

On whether Alfonso had moral authority to speak on the issue, she defended her involvement with the PATT under the past PP administration concerning acquisition of the “Super Galicia” which wasn’t retained by the current PNM administration who criticised her role with that vessel.

She noted that the “Passage” is a smaller vessel of 74 metres compared to the other two fast ferries (each of 90-191 metres) and can only sail at about 22 knots unlike their 35 knots.

“It wasn’t designed for water around T&T which is rougher than the sheltered water around Venezuela for which it was designed. It may not be bad, but it’s unsuitable for T&T’s Tobago ferry service,” Alfonso said, noting the vessel took very long to arrive last week, negotiating seas around T&T .

“The vessel and the other two fast ferries are all catamarans, but they’re specifically fast ferries and this isn’t. It’s not designed to handle the big waves in the 90 mile trip to Tobago. It may also be a rough ride as it isn’t the same size as the other ferries. But you may not have much passenger vomiting as it can’t go very fast,” she added.

She said it was about the size of the water taxis which are also unsuitable for the Tobago ferry run, as demonstrated by the March fire when the Trini Flash water taxi did the ferry service.

Alfonso reiterated Government expert Courtney Lange’s concern that sea water, during sailing, would enter one of the two ramps the vessel has and it should be sealed.

Lewis said the ministerial team’s procurement process - minus maritime experts - was “unprecedented” since the PATT used sole select, selective and open tenders.

On claims that the PATT failed “seven times” to get a vessel, she said five were concerned cargo vessels - although the PATT obtained the “Galicia” - and only two were passenger vessels. She was advised by Alfonso against answering certain queries.

Maharaj called on Procurement Regulator Moonilal Lalchan to say what is the best practice for ferry acquisitions since Government is seeking three more ferries from Australia.

Hosein said Government has failed to explain what work was done on the vessel in Cuba, what work will be done on it in T&T and who’s doing the work.

He noted that Works Minister Rohan Sinanan and Nidco gave conflicting statements on when the vessel would begin working— Sinanan saying two weeks and Nidco saying it would take however long it wanted.

Hosein added that last week’s Nidco briefing on the Lloyd’s Register gap didn’t give assurance on several areas cited including issues concerning the vessel’ s 18 bulkheads and safety issues with these, rescue equipment and life jackets.

He noted that Nidco spoke on the LLoyd’s report only after the Opposition raised concerns on matters Lloyd’s cited.

http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2018-07- ... %99-tobago

[maj. tom]

6 hours to Tobago? We gone back to the Panorama days. PNM brings you performance via nostalgia.

[sMASH]

wuh allyuh complaining for, tobago like it so. everything is awesome. great boat, fabulous boat, wunderbar boat

[sMASH]

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Well they bringing back ttt...so panorama coming back under a different name

[De Dragon]

Roundabout Rohan say he have conflict ah interest cuz she was affiliated with the Super fast Gallicia. What is interesting though, is that he didn't refute her claim with any facts, or stats. Further, this colossal kant talking about conflict of interest, when he awarded himself money for his Kay Donna stake, although the PNM sheep crew swallow that asinine claim about recusing himself.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Imo I want to believe that if that lady didn't comment on the Galleons Faris would not have been talking about suing...Most likely what ever she said could be true and loins are being stirred somewhere...All of a sudden Faris want to sue her and her company...how come we never hear about she within the first three years of governance????

[bluefete]

Hope is not a repost.

[bluefete]

Imo I want to believe that if that lady didn't comment on the Galleons Faris would not have been talking about suing...Most likely what ever she said could be true and loins are being stirred somewhere...All of a sudden Faris want to sue her and her company...how come we never hear about she within the first three years of governance????

^^When cornered - distract! The Art of Trump politics.

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Imo I want to believe that if that lady didn't comment on the Galleons Faris would not have been talking about suing...Most likely what ever she said could be true and loins are being stirred somewhere...All of a sudden Faris want to sue her and her company...how come we never hear about she within the first three years of governance????

^^When cornered - distract! The Art of Trump politics.

This just making what the lady said more true than anything...and well even now people should be concerned about that boat

[hydroep]

They drop a $b case against one of their own (Malcom Jones) but going after small fry like Alfonzo because she making dem look like a pack of arseholes...nasty PNM sh!tlickers...

[hydroep]

Looks like NIDCO is considering Diane Hadad's plan to run the boat for free but not for the reasons she cited. A commenter on the Guardian's website may have hit the nail on the head:

Oniat Mayayitri
‘Free sailings’ are like bribes, hand sweeteners (we have grown used to these in T&T); why not prove your capability by showing you can offer more than a ferry ride or bus ride-GIVE US A SERVICE. A SERVICE (services) with reliable scheduling, sufficient safety vests (assured), measurable staff-passenger interactions, maybe group discounts, seatings, lightings & amenities...

http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2018-07-23/nidco-mulls-over-free-sailing-galleons-passage

[kstt]

Why not provide evidence to prove Nyree Alfonso (sp?) wrong instead of attack her?

Seems like the norm of the PNM to deflect and distract.

[rspann]

Why not provide evidence to prove Nyree Alfonso (sp?) wrong instead of attack her?

Seems like the norm of the PNM to deflect and distract.

They can't do that because she is using the same documents they laid in parliament.

[The_Honourable]

They drop a $b case against one of their own (Malcom Jones) but going after small fry like Alfonzo because she making dem look like a pack of arseholes...nasty PNM sh!tlickers...

PNMites got glad on facebook because Alfonzo "talking too much" as if she has been already found guilty in the courts.

Learning from recent history, Al Wari does screw up cases and then says it is not over.

[ADONI]

PNM wuking fuh yuh!

[matr1x]

And so the bobol continues

[sMASH]

Well they bringing back ttt...so panorama coming back under a different name

The panorama might actually prove to be an improvement.