U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the vessel operator of Ferries del Caribe , the implementation of the first Automated Passport Control (APC) System on board the San Juan-Santo Domingo ferry.
Just two weeks after resuming maritime passenger service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Ferries del Caribe had an accident Thursday when the ropes anchoring the vessel broke and allowed the boat to slip about 50 feet.
Ferries del Caribe executives confirmed Wednesday it will resume maritime transportation services of passengers, cars and cargo between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on May 3.