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Road Town Fast Ferry resumes cargo trips between VI & USVI

Road Town Fast Ferry will make cargo-only trips between St Thomas and Tortola on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, according to the [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority. Photo: VINO/File
he [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority said Friday, May 8, 2020, it has approved a request from Road Town Fast Ferry to transport cargo from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands. The trips started Saturday, May 9, 2020. Photo: VIC
he [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority said Friday, May 8, 2020, it has approved a request from Road Town Fast Ferry to transport cargo from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands. The trips started Saturday, May 9, 2020. Photo: VIC
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority said Friday, May 8, 2020, it has approved a request from Road Town Fast Ferry to transport cargo from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands. The trips started Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Road Town Fast Ferry will make cargo-only trips between St Thomas and Tortola on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, VIPA said. The request was granted after consultation and written approval was provided by the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands, said VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe.

The ferry will clear Customs in Cruz Bay, St John, USVI, and will arrive at the Edward W. Blyden IV Marine Terminal in St Thomas at 9:30 am to pick up cargo and supplies. The cargo shipments will be pre-arranged and delivered to the ferry for pickup, according to the authority.

The captain and crew on the ferry will not disembark in St Thomas, and there will be no passengers allowed on the vessel as the VI’s borders are still closed to travellers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Road Town Fast Ferry The ferry will depart for Tortola at 11 a.m. For more information, the public may call Road Town Fast Ferry directly at (284) 340-3976 or visit their website at https://www.roadtownfastferry.com/.

10 Responses to “Road Town Fast Ferry resumes cargo trips between VI & USVI”

  • Xxx (11/05/2020, 18:12) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Good news when will people go?
  • what (11/05/2020, 20:21) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    this party looking out for its people
  • Tired (12/05/2020, 07:09) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    So why would it hurt for someone to leave, one way trip. ???
    • Dr. (12/05/2020, 10:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      It wont hurt but the borders are technically still closed. The agreement is for cargo only. This is a good start though.
  • KFC (12/05/2020, 07:49) Like (2) Dislike (16) Reply
    Long as they deliver KFC to keep ayo island people happy
    • Hmm (12/05/2020, 14:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      We shouldn’t be allowed to shop in STT (according to the government) but RTTF bringing up KFC. Wow
  • Dr. (12/05/2020, 09:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please be reminded to decontaminate your cargo since it has been reported that the COVID 19 virus could attach and remain on certain surfaces for up to 72 hours.
  • GG (12/05/2020, 14:14) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    This was a total mess. I had four packages coming up on this boat, nothing was organized. The boat came in after 1pm and west end was a mess! What social distancing??? I should have known better. I hope we can atleast use local courier


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