𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐕 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) advises that the relevant authorities are conducting a full investigation to determine the cause of the incident involving the MV Apple Syder in the Basseterre Roadstead on Monday morning, June 29, 2026.

SCASPA has provided the necessary assistance to secure the vessel at the Ferry Terminal.

The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) extends its sincere gratitude to all agencies that responded swiftly and professionally, including the Coast Guard Unit of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force, The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire & Rescue Services, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and its specialized units, the Department of Maritime Affairs, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Ministries of National Security, Health, and Social Development, including the counsellor who provided on-site support, as well as the crew of the Makana Ferry for their prompt response and assistance.

We also thank the tug operators and all other responders whose coordinated efforts ensured that all 47 persons on board, 41 passengers and six crew members were safely accounted for.

SCASPA remains committed to supporting the ongoing investigation and will provide further updates as information becomes available.