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23/12/2015 15:22

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Westminster Group PLC
23 December 2015
23 December 2015
Westminster Group Plc: 
Ferry Project Update 
Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or the 'Company'), the AIM listed supplier of managed services and technology based security solutions to governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations worldwide is pleased to announce that, further to previous updates on the status of repairs to its flagship vessel, the Sierra Queen, in West Africa, the works to the prop shaft have now been completed and the vessel is back in the water commencing sea trials.
Commenting on the update Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am pleased to be able to report that the vessel is now back in the water and will be undertaking sea trials prior to commencing operations. The Sierra Queen is an impressive vessel and whilst the repairs have taken far longer than anyone would have liked due to numerous local challenges, once she is operational she will be providing a much needed and eagerly awaited service. 
"Now that the Ebola crisis has ended and new and existing airlines are expanding services, passenger numbers are increasing and in this respect it is encouraging to see direct services from the UK have once again commenced with a new carrier Fly Salone who started operations this month. The increasing passenger numbers mean that the fast, safe and efficient transfer service offered by the Sierra Queen between the airport and mainland is expected to be in high demand."
For further information please contact:
Westminster Group plc.
Tel: 01295 756 300
Peter Fowler (Chief Executive)
Ian Selby (Chief Financial Officer)
S. P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD + Broker)
Tel: 020 3470 0470 
Stuart Gledhill
Walbrook PR (Financial PR)
Tel: 020 7933 8780
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann
0797 122 1972
tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com
Notes:
Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.
Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection, tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of ferry services, manpower, consultancy and training services. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO's) and blue chip commercial organisations. For further information please visit www.wsg-corporate.com

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