Samoa Shipping Corporation

‘MV Samoa Express II’ officially joins fleet

The new vessel is funded by the SSC Savings Fund exclusively set aside to replace aging vessels.

Savali Newspaper reports travelling time between Mulifanua and Salelologa is one hour depending on the weather condition.

And for the passengers’ comfort the MV Samoa Express II has a special air conditioned room complemented by a canteen.

She has the capacity of up to 200 passengers and 40 vehicles per sailing, said SSC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Leiataualetaua Samuel Decca Phineas.

New vessel boosts Samoa Shipping Corporation’s inter-island ferry services

The vessel is scheduled to service the Upolu and Savaii route.

The vessel will also assist with transportation in General Elections next month. .

The MV Samoa Express II arrived at Matautu Post last week.