FERRY SERVICE PLANNING ON THE WAY: The Road to Summer 2026

Delivering a Montserrat-Owned Ferry Service Montserrat Ferry Service Ltd. is following a clear, phased roadmap to deliver a reliable, Montserrat-owned ferry service by Summer 2026. This roadmap
balances planning, regulation, investment, and operational readiness, ensuring the service is safe, compliant, and built to last.

TIMELINE

Foundations and Engagement: Nov–Dec 2025
Planning • Registration • Website Launch • Stakeholder Engagement

The roadmap begins with consultation with the Government of Montserrat, finalisation of the business plan, securing initial funding, and initiating regulatory reviews. Company registration, assignment of key roles, and the launch of this website create the platform for transparent engagement with investors, partners, and the public.

Regulatory Readiness and Procurement: Jan–Feb 2026
Licensing • Regulatory Approvals • Procurement Readiness • Vessel Selection

Licensing and certification requirements are finalised with the relevant Port Authorities and maritime regulators. Operational dry runs test systems and processes, while preparations are made for contract procurement and vessel selection.

Vessel and Operations Build-Out: Mar–Apr 2026
Vessel Purchase • Outfitting • Staff Recruitment & Training • SOP Finalisation

The ferry vessel is purchased, inspected, and outfitted with safety, passenger, cargo, and communications systems. Staff recruitment, onboarding, and training take place alongside the finalisation of routes, schedules, and standard operating procedures.

Testing and Launch: May–Jun 2026
Sea Trials • Safety Testing • Marketing Launch • Service Commencement

Sea trials, safety drills, and full operational testing ensure readiness. Marketing and customer communications are finalised, culminating in the vessel’s arrival in Montserrat fully licensed and the official launch of passenger and cargo services in June 2026.