Repairs on MV Barima to be completed soon
Department of Public Information
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A DPI record of the 2024 dry-docking that Minister Edghill later cited when saying the vessel was seaworthy. The release states on the government's own channel that the vessel had 'more than 80 years of service', and describes the works as 'critical repairs' at Parika involving underwater operations, sandblasting and painting. This is the last dry-docking the state cites in its post-disaster account of the vessel's condition.
Official statement recorded in this source
Pre-disaster official record: "After more than 80 years of service transporting commuters to and from Port Kaituma in Region One, the MV Barima is undergoing critical repairs expected to be completed by the weekend."
Key claims
- The MV Barima had more than 80 years of service transporting commuters to and from Port Kaituma, Region One, as of September 2024.
- The vessel was undergoing critical repairs expected to be completed by the weekend.
- Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill conducted a Thursday inspection of the vessel.
- Repair work at the Parika docking site had completed all underwater operations, with sandblasting and painting remaining.
- Edghill stressed the importance of maintaining the government's boat fleet while acquiring new vessels.
- The MV Kimbia was also scheduled for major rehabilitation to continue cargo distribution from Port Georgetown to Region One's North-West District.
Quotations
- “Minister Edghill stressed the importance of maintaining the government's boat fleet while acquiring new vessels to support expanding infrastructure and service delivery.”— Department of Public Information paraphrase of Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works
| Outlet | Department of Public Information |
|---|---|
| Author | — |
| Published | 20 September 2024 |
| Type | Official document |
| Genre | press release |
| Archive reference | 2024-09-20_dpi_repairs-on-mv-barima-to-be-completed-soon.md |
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