Westminster Group confirms start of Sierra Leone ferry service

Government and commercial managed services supplier Westminster Group announced on Thursday that its ferry division, Sovereign Ferries, was preparing for commencement of its long awaited ferry service in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

The AIM-traded company said in country registration formalities, sea trials and International safety compliance checks were all completed.

“Proving passages are now underway, carrying trial passengers on the designated routes between terminals to ensure timetable accuracy, and loading and unloading operations are being tested to ensure that they are smooth and efficient so that passenger transfer and comfort is assured,” the board said in a statement.

“Terminals are being prepared for operations and terminal staff undergoing customer service training.”

Westminster Group added that timetables were being finalised to co-ordinate with airline schedules which will be displayed on the Sovereign Ferries website in due course.

Formal commencement of services was expected begin following VIP and ministerial voyages later in the month ready for the heightened December passenger flows.