PUBLIC NOTICE ON FERRY OPERATIONS DEC 2 TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009
The Ministry of Communications, Work & labour advises that a Ferry service will be in operation from December 2, 2009. Passengers wishing to use the ferry Service should contact the local Handling Agent MONAIR Ports Services Ltd in Montserrat at telephone (664) 491-2533/2362, or Jenny Tours in Antigua at (268) 461-9361, for information on the ferry service.
Schedule
The interim Ferry based in Montserrat is scheduled to make one return trip, three days a week on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from December 2nd to December 5th, 2009. For the period December 6th to December 17th, 2009, the ferry will run daily except on Sundays.
The Ferry will depart Montserrat at 7:30 a.m and leave Antigua 5:30p.m. Additional trips may be arranged when necessary.
The interim ferry will operate three days a week from the date of commissioning of the longer terms twin island ferry (TIFS) Ferry M/v Fjortof.
Passenger Fares and Baggage allowance
The one-way Adult Fare is EC$150
The one –way fare for passengers under 12 years old will be EC$ 75.
Each passenger will be allowed 2 pieces of baggage free of charge. Any additional baggage will be charged at EC $50.00 per piece.
To facilitate ticketing, check-in and other clearances at the point of sale at the ports, passengers are required to CHECK-IN 90 minutes before the schedule time for departure.
Cargo
Cargo subject to load will be charged at EC$0.50 per lb. The minimum freight will be EC $50.00.
Persons wishing to ship cargo should report with the necessary Customs export documents 2 hours before the scheduled departure
Ministry Notice No 1.
November 30, 2009