MV Torani runs aground after engine failure

The MV Torani being towed by the MV Malali to the Supenaam stelling to undergo repairs. (David Ali photo)

The ferry MV Torani ran aground between Hog Island and Wakenaam, Essequibo River yesterday morning after an engine failure.

According to passenger David Ali, they had already been delayed by five hours before leaving the Parika stelling, East Bank Essequibo to head to Supenaam, when the vessel started to reverse