Federal Shutdown Delays New Freight Conversion
The conversion of the Steamship Authority's latest freight ferry, the Monomoy, has been impacted by the federal government shutdown.
Steamship officials report that the refurbishment of the Monomoy at Alabama Shipyard is ongoing, but the review of its stability test by the U.S. Coast Guard's Marine Safety Center has been delayed.
- The Monomoy is the third of three sister freight vessels, including the Barnstable and the Aquinnah, purchased by the ferry line.
- The stability test evaluates the carrying-load capacity and a vessel's ability to remain upright.
- The ferry conversion costs have risen approximately $4.5 million.
Author's summary: Federal shutdown delays freight ferry conversion.