A malfunction on the Kriola forces a change in the ferry service between Praia, Fogo, and Brava

A technical malfunction that occurred on the morning of Saturday, November 14, on the ship Kriola forced the vessel to return to the port of Praia while it was en route to the islands of Fogo and Brava.

Nov 14, 2026 - 09:48
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A malfunction on the Kriola forces a change in the ferry service between Praia, Fogo, and Brava
A malfunction on the Kriola forces a change in the ferry service between Praia, Fogo, and Brava

The information was released by the Brava City Council in a statement addressed to the public, announcing the change in maritime operations.

According to the municipality, the incident forced the cancellation of the originally scheduled trip, causing inconvenience to passengers awaiting the connection between the islands.

To minimize the impact of the situation and ensure the continuity of maritime transport, the service will be provided by the vessel D. Tututa.

According to the statement, the vessel is scheduled to depart from Praia at 1:00 p.m., with the aim of ensuring the maritime connection to the islands of Fogo and Brava.

The Brava City Council thanked passengers for their understanding and assured them that it is monitoring the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities.

The municipality also assured that it will continue to closely monitor the operation of maritime connections to the island, given the importance of this service for the population’s mobility.