Minister for Local Government unveils new Lomaiviti Princess 4

Minister for Local Government unveils new Lomaiviti Princess 4

By Semi Turaga
09/12/2016
Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Parveen Bala at the launch of the new vessel at Narain Jetty in Walu Bay.

The new Lomaiviti Princess 4 is an important component of Fiji’s transport network that will link people and commerce in an efficient and effective manner. 

This was highlighted by the Minister for Local Government, Housing, Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Parveen Kumar Bala at the launch of the new vessel at Narain Jetty in Walu Bay.

The ship, an addition to vessels owned by Goundar Shipping, will link Savusavu to Taveuni, Rotuma to Suva, and Koro and Kadavu to Taveuni.

Bala says the Lomaiviti Princess 4 can carry 400 passengers and the vehicle deck where has the capacity to load 6 ten wheeler trucks or 19 cars.

He says the new vessel is also bringing employment opportunities for 10 people who will become members of the ship’s crew.

Shipping director, George Goundar said they strived towards improving island coastal travel experience in Fiji through excellence in service and innovation.

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