By Fatou Camara II
The Gambi Ports Authority Deputy Managing Director, Ferries, Hali Gai has said there was no rescue situation as painted on social media.
Reports abounded Wednesday of a ferry running into trouble at sea causing panic among passengers.
Mr Gai however told The Fatu Network: “The Kanilai Ferry developed engine problems on approach to Barra and as a result the ferry could not maneuver with one engine to reach the lander.
“Due to its proximity to the shore the canoe operators volunteer to transport passengers from the deck of the ferry to the shore and this transfer may have caused some discomfort to passengers eager to use this means of getting ashore and the resultant scramble. However, another ferry was deployed and assisted Kanilai to dock and allow the rest of the passengers and vehicles to disembark.
“The Ferry Service Management reassure its esteemed customers and indeed the travelling public that efforts will not be spared to enhance safer and more reliable service. There was no rescue situation as painted on social media ”
