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NEW FIJI FERRY BEGINS SERVICE TO OUTLYING ISLES
Second vessel due to arrive in two weeks

SUVA, Fiji (Fijilive, Sept. 14, 2011) – The government has announced it is expecting the arrival of another vessel within the next two weeks to supplement government shipping services to the outer islands.

(PIR editor's note: The MV Princess Lomaiviti was once the Queen of Prince Rupert, a Canadian vessel bought from British Columbia Ferries and built in 1966 for approximately FJ$6 million (US$3.3 million). The vessel is roughly 100 meters long and has carrying capacities of 800 passengers and 80 vehicles.)

Deputy Secretary for Transport Malakai Tadulala made the announcement while launching the Goundar Shipping Limited's Lomaiviti Princess. Tadulala said the Lomaiviti Princess would service areas in Vanua Levu especially Savusavu, Taveuni, Kadavu, Levuka and has plans to sail to Rotuma twice a month. The Lomaiviti Princess will undertake her maiden voyage tomorrow.