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Westminster Group PLC
18 January 2016
18th January 2016
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, sea trials are well underway and she is now based at the Company's impressive Targrin Ferry Terminal from which operations will be conducted. 
The vessel is now undergoing final safety checks, operational and regulatory processes and procedures are being put in place and the crew undergoing deployment training. Brand new 50 seater coaches to transport passengers to and from the airport to the ferry terminal are due to arrive in the next week or so. Tickets are now available for sale on the Sovereign Ferry's website. 
Commenting on the update Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"Whilst we have further work to do in developing the various terminals and landing jetties around Freetown and organising additional routes and services, I am delighted that we are now, at last, approaching commencement of this much needed and eagerly awaited service.
"We are encouraged that passenger numbers travelling through the airport, both embarking and disembarking, continue to recover with some 15,486 total passengers in December; and indications are that January will be even higher, which means 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 specialist security and services group operating worldwide via an extensive international network of agents and offices in over 50 countries. 
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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