At the end of 1999 the fleet of ferry vessels owned by the Transport and Harbors Department comprised nine motor vessels, six of which ranged in age from 15 to 55 years. Indeed, two of the vessels were over fifty years of age, and three over 30 years, with an average age of thirty-five. They are in almost continuous need of repair.
At the end of 1999 the fleet of ferry vessels owned by the Transport and Harbors Department comprised nine motor vessels six of which ranged in age from 15 to 55 yea,rs. Indeed, two of the vessels were over fifty years of age, and three ov.er 30 years, with an average age of thirty-five. They are in almost continuous need of repair