Courtesy of Steamship Authority
FALMOUTH – The Steamship Authority says they have determined why the M/V Martha’s Vineyard lost power over the week. SSA General Manager Robert Davis said in a statement: “It has been determined that the main fuel oil transfer pump on the M/V Martha’s Vineyard was not generating enough pressure to transfer fuel oil properly, which led to the vessel losing power approximately 15 minutes after departing Vineyard Haven at 8:30 PM on Saturday night.
After undergoing sea trials late yesterday afternoon with a back-up fuel transfer pump, and further inspection by the Coast Guard, the vessel was cleared to return to service as of its 7:00 AM scheduled trip from Woods Hole today. It is now operating according to its normal published schedule.
Meanwhile, a new control mechanism was installed last night on the M/V Woods Hole. That vessel is undergoing certain tests but is expected to be fully operational today, though some of its scheduled trips may be delayed from time to time as it is integrated back into its normal schedule.”
