TRANSPORT AND HARBOURS

DEPARTMENT

PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014

Transport and Harbours Department has a fleet of eight (8) Vessels inclusive of 2 Motor Barges.The 2 new Chinese vessels – M.V. Kanawan and M.V. Sabanto operated the Parika – Supenaam Ferry Service assisted by the M.V. Malali which also plied the Wakenaam Service.

The Bartica Ferry Service was operated by the M.V. Makouria, while the M.B. Sandaka plied the Leguan Service.

The M.V. Kimbia and M.V Lady Northcote operated the North West District services to Kumaka and Port Kaituma respectively, while the Berbice Ferry Service was serviced by the M.B. Bonasika.

 PARTICULA

RS

 NUMBERS/

TONS

 INCREAS

E

 PERCENTA

GE%2014 2013

PASSENGERS

362,860

331,352

31,508 10

VEHICLES 62,08

8

58,50

2

3,586 7

CARGO (tons)

145,307

125,600

19,707

16

COMPARISON OF TOTAL PASSENGERS,VEHICLES ANDCARGO TRANSPORTED IN 2014 AND 2013

 PARTICULARS

 

REVENUE 

DIFFERENCE $

 PERCENTAGE

%2014($M)

2013($M)

 PASSENGERS

 103,975,606

  89,540,080

  14,435,526

 17

 VEHICLES

 213,588,550

 227,122,020

 (13,533,470

)

 (6)

 CARGO

 305,396,238

  283,304,112

22,092,126

 8

 MISCELLANEOUS

  71,538,353

  79,496,147

 (7,957,794)

 (10)

 TOTAL

 694,498,747

 679,462,359

 15,036,388

 3

COMPARISON OF REVENUE FOR PASSENGERS, VEHICLES AND

CARGO TRANSPORTED IN 2014 AND 2013

 SERVICE

 

 PASSENGERS

#

 VEHICLES

#

 CARGOTONS

 SUPENAAM

 205,993

 43,284

 108,532

 BARTICA

 19,429

 7,118

 12,445

 LEGUAN

 83,424

 11,605

 14,011

 NORTHWEST

 4,892

 81

 10,312

 BERBICE

 49,122

 -

 7

 TOTAL

 362,860

 62,088

 145,307

TOTAL PASSENGERS, VEHICLES AND CARGO TRANSPORTED

PER SERVICE FOR 2014

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE

YEARS REVENUE EXPENDITURE DEFICIT

2014 694,498,747 701,850,997 7,352,250

2013 679,462,359 806,984,512 127,522,153

 DIFFERENCE

15,036,388Increase

 105,133,515

Decrease

-

MONTHLY AVERAGE FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN

Revenue $54,000,000 Major Expenditure

Fuel and Lubricant 46,000,000

Wages and Salaries 40,000,000

Maintenance of Vessels/ Stellings 9,000,000

Utilities 3,000,000

Toiletries/ Stationeries 3,500,000 $101,500,000

Surplus /Deficit ($47,500,000)

In the year 2014, the Department received a subsidy of $400.0M from the Ministry of Finance, which assisted with the payment for Fuel to the tune of $33.3M per month. However, the total expenditure for fuel and lubricant is $46.0M.

Therefore the shortfall of $13.0M was funded by the Departments current revenue and assistance from the Maritime Administration Department.

 VESSELS

 

 AMOUNT CONSUMED

Gallons

 EXPENDITURE

$

M.V. SABANTO 4,242 3,452,988

M.V. KANAWAN 4,191 3,411,474

M.V. MALALI 1,574 1,281,236

M.V. KIMBIA 1,360 1,107,040

M.V. MAKOURIA 1,050 854,700

M.V. LADY N/COTE 930 757,020

M.B. SANDAKA 659 536,426

M.L. SETTER 182 148,148

TOTAL 14,188 11,549,032.

WEEKLY AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION PER VESSEL

As can be seen above the average fuel consumption per week is 14,188 gallons with a total cost of $11.5M, the average monthly fuel consumption is therefore 56,752 gallons (that is 14,188 * 4) with a corresponding expenditure of $46M (that is $11.5M * 4).

During the year 2014, the total Capital allotment to Transport and Harbours Department was $483.0M.

This amount had catered for the dry-docking of three (3) vessels, Acquisition of Spares and the Rehabilitation of a few Stellings as follows:-

M.V. Malali – Allotment $120.0MThe M.V. Malali which plies the Parika/Supenaam/Wakenaam route was docked at E.C. Vieira Dockyard for the period September 1 to October 9, 2014 at a cost of $118.0M.

Extensive works were carried out to the hull, superstructure, underwater fittings and machineries/equipment.

VESSELS/SHIPS

M.V. Malali docked at E.C. Vieira Dockyard

M.V. Kanawan and M.V. Sabanto – Allotment $50.0M

These two (2) vessels which ply the Parika/Supenaam route are scheduled to be docked this year to the tune of $25.0M each.

Critical areas to be addressed include the hull, where anodes would be installed, doors to be serviced, under water fittings to be checked and serviced. These vessels will be docked at E.C. Vieira Dockyard.

M.V. Barima The M.V. Barima which was slated to be docked in

2013 was docked in year 2014 at a total cost of $103,771,450. Due to the deplorable dock gate at Mazaruni the docking could not have materialized in 2013.

The Gate has since been rehabilitated and the M.V. Barima is currently ongoing dry-docking there.

Upon completion of her docking exercise she is slated to replace the M.V. Lady Northcote on the Georgetown North West district service. This should take effect by the first quarter in 2015 since additional works need to be addressed such as the winch and generator.

ROLL OVER DOCKING TO 2014

M.V. Barima docked at Mazaruni Dockyard

M.V. Makouria

The M.V. Makouria underwent dry-docking at the E.C.Vieira Dockyard during the period February 20 to March 21, 2014 at a cost of $135.0M. Works were carried out to the hull and underwater fittings, superstructure, machineries and equipment.

M.V. Makouria docked at E.C. Vieira Dockyard

Storage Bond – Allotment $15 million.

The construction of a Storage Bond to store spares for the vessels and ships. Presently the spares are stored in two (2) containers.

Acquisition of Spares – Allotment $200 million.

The spares were acquired for maintenance repairs of vessels and ships totalling $204 million.

Storage Bond – Allotment $15.0M

A total of $15,000,000 was allotted for the construction of a Storage Bond to house spares for the vessels and ships. The spares are presently being stored in 2 – 20ft containers and this usually pose difficulties when trying to retrieve parts/components.

Rehabilitation of the Transport and Harbours Department Head Office at a cost of $12.0M funded by MARAD where the working condition/environment has been greatly improved.

In addition, the building was enhanced with cubicles, new desks and other office furniture.

Other Achievements for the

year 2014

1.The Maritime Administration Department had dredged the Chalmers and Sting Ray crossing in the Essequibo river making it possible for the vessels to traverse freely.The vessels plying the Parika/Supenaam and Parika/Wakenaam services that were restricted to operate on tidal condition are no longer operating under such restriction.Instead of a boat every twelve (12) hours there will be a boat every five (5) hours three (3) trips per day that is 6 a.m., 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

2.The Mazaruni Dock gate was rehabilitated for $17.0M

Improved Ferry Service in 2014

YEARS REVENUE EXPENDITURE DEFICIT

2014 679,394,114 701,850,997 22,456,883

2013 679,462,359 806,984,512 127,522,153

DIFFERENCE 68,245Decrease

105,133,515Decrease

-

Revenue and Expenditure

 PARTICULARS

 YEAR

 INCREASE

 PERCENTAGE

%

2014 2013

PASSENGERS 351,023 331,352 19,671 6

VEHICLES 58,138 58,502 -364 (1)

CARGO 138,573 125,600 12,973 10

TOTAL PASSENGERS, VEHICLES AND CARGO TRANSPORTED

FOR 2014 AND 2013

 PARTICULARS

 REVENUE

 INCREASE

($)

 PERCENTAGE

%2014($M)

2013($M)

 PASSENGERS

 98,427,352

  89,540,080

 

8,887,272

 10

 VEHICLES

 208,948,334

 227,122,020

 -

18,173,686

 (8)

 CARGO

 301,121,679

  283,304,112

17,817,567

 6

 MISCELLANEOUS

  79,466,148

  79,496,147

 

29,999

 0.04

  TOTAL

 687,963,513

  679,462,359

 

8,501,154

 1

COMPARISON OF TOTALREVENUE FOR 2013 AND 2014

PARIKA

LEGUAN

WAKENAAM

SUPENAAM

STELLINGS –ALLOTTMENT $62.0M

Parika

Rehabilitation works are ongoing at Parika Stelling at a total cost of $31.6M. Works slated to be effected include repairs to the fender/mooring system, cluster piles, changing of dilapidated

Leguan

Works to the tune of $10,000,000 were executed at Leguan Stelling where fender/mooring systems were put in place, replacing of dilapidated decking, beams and piles.

Wakenaam

A total of $6,000,000 was spent on Wakenaam Stelling where fender/mooring system was being put in place. Changing of decking and beams also the passenger accommodation was addressed.

Supenaam

Repairs were effected to the mooring system and catwalk at the roll on / roll off facility, the fender/mooring system for the side loading and rails along the driveway. These works were done at a cost of $10,000,000.

HEAD OFFICE – INTERIOR

The Transport and Harbours Department Head Office was renovated at a cost of $12.0M funded by MARAD where the working condition/environment has been greatly improved. In addition, the building was enhanced with cubicles, new desks and other office furniture.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

1.The Maritime Administration Department had dredged the Chalmers and Sting Ray crossing in the Essequibo River making it possible for the vessels to traverse freely. The vessels plying the Parika/Supenaam and Parika/Wakenaam services that were restricted to operate on tidal condition are no longer operating under such restriction.

Instead of a boat every twelve (12) hours there will be a boat every five (5) hours three (3) trips per day that is 6 a.m., 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

IMPROVED FERRY SERVICES

2.The Mazaruni Dock Gate was rehabilitated at a cost of $17.0M.

3.The Department also received a subsidy of $400.0M from the Ministry of Finance, which assisted with the payment for Fuel.

There were two (2) major incidents in 2014 as listed hereunder:1. On April 9, 2014 while lorry # GKK 9159 was disembarking the M.V. Kanawan which was berth alongside the Supenaam Stelling, the vessel sheared away about 6-8 feet from the stelling causing both chains and wire ropes to snap resulting in the said lorry falling overboard. This matter is presently engaging the attention of the Ministry of Legal Affairs; hence we are awaiting advice on the way forward.2. On November 17, 2014 while the M.V. Sabanto was en route to Supenaam Stelling there was restricted visibility, hence the Captain and look outs lost all sense of direction and position,

INCIDENTS

but the Captain failed to drop anchor and wait for the weather to improve. Nevertheless, the vessel continued to travel at an unsafe speed, relative to the condition of restricted visibility, the Captain then gave the wrong helm order thereby causing the vessel to run hard aground onto the south-western side of the Wakenaam Island in the Essequibo River.  As a consequence, the Captain has since been dismissed from the Department’s service and the Helmsman and all the look outs were suspended from duty, without pay, for one month each.

MV Kanawan A Laden

Truck fell off the rear Gangway door at Supenaam Stelling.

The ferry ran aground on Wakenaam Island

MV Sabanto

Shortage of marine officers Limited human resources to conduct maintenance

works. Inadequate Equipment, vehicles and machines for

maintenance operation. Container used as storage facility for spare parts. Limited funds for Dry Docking of Vessels/Ships

and rehabilitation works of buildings/facilities. An aging fleet of vessel with obsolete

machineries.

CHALLENGES FACED IN 2014

Docking and Rehabilitation of the M.V. Kimbia and M.B. Sandaka

Acquisition of Spares for Vessels and Ships General rehabilitation to the Goods Wharf Additional rehabilitation of Bartica Stelling Construction of Passenger accommodation at Parika

Stelling Rehabilitation of the Central Workshop and Construction of Living Quarters at Supenaam The department plans to acquire a new Ocean going

ferry to operate the Georgetown/North West route and To restore the Berbice River Service

PLANS FOR THE YEAR 2015

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