Caribbean Sprinter Responds After Weekend Grounding

Caribbean Sprinter is speaking out tonight after one of its vessels ran aground over the weekend between Belize City and Caye Chapel. The company says heavy rain and poor visibility played a big role in the incident. Thankfully, all passengers and crew were accounted for, and no major injuries were reported. Medical teams were on site for anyone who needed care, one passenger was treated and released, another had a minor rib injury, and the captain received treatment for a small head injury. Caribbean Sprinter says all medical expenses were covered, and everyone is now recovering at home.

 

Alexis Chavarria, Check-in Clerk, Caribbean Sprinter

“On Saturday, the weather condition was really – it was raining, heavily raining, so due to the weather conditions, the visibility was very low. Reason being the vessel had run aground into the mangrove between Belize City and Caye Chapel. All the passengers, everyone was at high priority at that time. All the passengers who were requested medical, medical help. Everything was paid off it. All the medical expenses was paid off.”

 

Shane Williams

“And tell us about the vessel. Where is it now and what’s the…”

 

Alexis Chavaria

“Currently the vessel is dry docked. It’s under investigation at the moment right now.”

 

Kaylon Young, Belize Port Commissioner

“We know that the weather was an issue of on the day. Whether it was a factor in this incident, the investigation will reveal all of that. And whatever any other issues that may have been may have caused this investigation, will reveal that.”