Goodbye Malali...

Welcome MV Kanawan. :yeti:

Some of the passengers onboard MV Kanawan during its maiden voyage from Parika to Supenaam, September 10, 2012

great for the people on essequibo coast

Wow ......and Wakenaam , Leguan , Hogg Island and Kaow Island !

I have fond memories of traveling to "Town" on Malali as a kid.  She used to dock at a village called "Adventure" on the Essequibo Coast.  The old girl was a real workhorse.  Even found herself on the Guyana $20 bill.

I can never understand the economics of transporting merchandise from one end of the country to the other by truck that has to ride on a boat

[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=71024.msg440052#msg440052 date=1347371482]
great for the people on essequibo coast
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Yep.  It was long overdue Krish.  Despite the popularity of the speed boats these ferry vessels still play an important role in transportation for folks living on the Essequibo Coast.  On my trip home next year I'll definitely book a ticket on the Kanawan.

[quote author=The Captain link=topic=71024.msg440059#msg440059 date=1347371907]
I can never understand the economics of transporting merchandise from one end of the country to the other by truck that has to ride on a boat
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I see you went to Upstairs School of Engineering. ::lol::

Another view of the MV Kanawan on her maiden voyage.

I think the Torani is over there too

[quote author=Goog Lee link=topic=71024.msg440069#msg440069 date=1347372493]
I think the Torani is over there too
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Yeah, the Torani was being used temporarily as Malali was being repaired.  Word is that Malali will now be used for routes in the interior in places like Bartica.