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Samana ferry begins operating in March

A new ferry line will likely open between the eastern cities of Sabana de la Mar and Samaná. According to a report in Listin Diario, the Director of the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), Anibal García Duvergé, stated that the new line will open within 30 days. He also said that the renovation and dredging of the port of Sabana de la Mar would render the project feasible. The dredging operation will cost some RD$16 million, and the dredging operation will be finished by February 15th.(18 January 2001)