AQW 15374/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to confirm that all repair and maintenance work on the Strangford II and Portaferry II ferries will be completed during the five weeks from 14 October 2024 when they are out of service.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 19 September 2024

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Tabled
19 September 2024
Answer due by
4 October 2024
Answered
4 October 202415 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

The ferries require regular and routine maintenance throughout the year. Each vessel must also undergo an annual survey and associated works prior to the issue of a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate by MCA.

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