Two companies have submitted bids to charter a fourth vessel for the Gozo Channel service, as the government moves forward with plans to replace the Nikolaus.Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced that the call for offers closed earlier today, with Caronte e Tourist S.p.a and Ragusa Xpress Ltd both submitting bids.The offers will now be evaluated, with the process expected to begin in the coming days and continue over the coming weeks.The selected vessel will serve as a temporary fourth ferry while the government moves ahead with plans to purchase two new vessels for the Gozo Channel fleet.Those two vessels are eventually expected to join the fleet permanently as part of the government’s longer-term strategy for the Malta-Gozo ferry service.The temporary vessel is set to replace the Nikolaus, which has been chartered by Gozo Channel for several years and has faced criticism from passengers over its limitations.Which company would you like to see chosen to operate the fourth ferry?•