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TT Spirit ferry does sea trials after engine issues
The TT Spirit.
The TT Spirit ferry experienced engine issues on Tuesday which led to the cancellation of its 6.30 am and 4 pm sailings, Lyle Alexander chairman of the Port Authority told Newsday on Wednesday.
Newsday was also told the vessel did some sea trials after minor repairs and once all goes well it will return to service soon.
On Tuesday, 250 passengers were affected when the Spirit had to be pulled from service. Vilma Lewis, public relations officer at the TT Inter-Island Ferry Service, said all travellers were accommodated on the APT James.
Mechanical issues ground TT Spirit
T&T Spirit -
Passengers who were scheduled to travel to Tobago aboard the TT Spirit at 6.30 am on Tuesday had to delay their journey after the vessel was unable to make the trip owing to mechanical issues.
A notice issued on the Facebook account of the The Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Ferry Service said the affected passengers will be accommodated on the 4 pm sailing on-board the APT James.
Further updates will be provided later today. The seabridge is expected to be serviced soon by the Buccoo Reef ferry which arrived in the country from Australia on week ago.