The Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers has opened an investigation into Interstate Navigation for its “need and appropriateness” of plans to replace its 250-seat high-speed vessel the Athena with a larger, 500-passenger fast ferry. The proposal was put before the Division late last year, and was met with criticism by the Division and Hearing Officer John Spirito.
An email issued today at 1: 28 p.m. by Luly Massaro, Clerk for the Division, stated that: “In accordance with Division of Public Utilities and Carrier’s (Division) Order No. 23364, the Division hereby gives notice
