The new replacement for the aging Lady Naomi has arrived. The new inter-island vessel is seen inside the Apia Harbour.
The Lady Samoa IV was funded under assistance from Japan where it was built.
The new vessel will continue the busy sailing schedule for the inter-island service between the two Samoas.
The timing of the arrival is likely to be greeted with sighs of relief from the Samoa Shipping Corporation management, in the lead up to the busy holiday sailings for the holiday season.
The SSC is yet to make an official announcement of the official launching and the first trip for the new vessel