The  M.V. Cabo Star cargo vessel will temporarily be taken out of service on April 7th.

The T&T Inter-island Transportation Company says is to allow it to undergo statutory dry-docking works, at a regional dry-dock facility.

The vessel is expected to resume normal operations on April 26th.

During the period of the Cabo Star’s absence from service, certain measures will be put in place facilitate cargo requirements.

These are:

• Prior to the departure of the M.V Cabo Star, additional sailings were scheduled to accommodate increased cargoes to/from Tobago.
• A replacement vessel will be engaged to assist with the transportation of cargo to/from Tobago.
• During the period of the Cabo Star’s dry-docking, vehicles up to 7,000kgs will be accommodated on the Buccoo Reef & A.P.T. James.
• The Galleons Passage will be scheduled to transport light vans and trucks during this period.
• Users are advised that due to space limitations on the vessel(s), there will be no storage of cargo on the Port’s compound and flatbed operations will cease during the period.
• No dangerous cargoes or livestock will be transported on the Buccoo Reef and A.P.T. James.
• During the absence of the vessel, priority will be given for the transport of food items and pharmaceuticals.
• Please note that vehicles without an accompanying driver will not be allowed on the passenger vessels (Buccoo Reef, A.P.T. James & Galleons Passage).
• At the Port of Spain Ferry Terminal, trucks and other vehicles will be required to park within the terminal yard to access the vessel(s). All ticketing and check-in processes will be facilitated inside the POS ferry terminal building.

At the Port of Scarborough, all systems will remain as is.