Local passenger vessel MV Marina 2 is set to resume its weekly services between Honiara and the Western Province ports this week.
In a public announcement on Tuesday, Marina Shipping Ltd said, it would make a special trip from the Western Province this Thursday.
The boat has been out of service for maintenance since May.
The disruption in service had affected the traveling public of Western province who depend on the vessel to travel.
The shipping company confirmed that the vessel will make its first return trip from Western Province to Honiara on Thursday, 4 September, departing Gizo at 9am.
As of Saturday it will commence its weekend trip through all Western Province ports to Gizo.
“Normal weekend schedules will resume on Saturday, 6 September, with a 6pm departure from Honiara to Western Province,” according to Marina Shipping Management.
The Marina 2’s return is expected to ease passenger movement between Honiara and the Western Province after five months of absence.
Esky owners are relieved with the announcement as well.
By ULUTAH GINA
Solomon Star, Gizo
