$140M repair works scheduled for T&HD vessels

26th November, 2015

KINGSTON - As part of its mandate to provide quality and safe service to the Guyanese public, the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD), under the Ministry of Infrastructure, is undergoing repair works to motor vessels, Kimbia and Sandaka.

Both MV Kimbia and MV Sandaka were docked yesterday, November 25, 2015, at the Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) and T&HD’s Mazaruni Dockyard, respectively.

With regards to MV Kimbia, the vessel’s estimated repairs cost is pegged at $107M. The vessel, 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 and the repair works is 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.