The federal authorities says it would buy a ferry for the route between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Charlottetown, including that the federal government will construct two new ferries for that route earlier than 2028.
Trudeau says the federal authorities will buy the MV Fanafjord to exchange the MV Holiday Island, which caught fireplace final summer time and was faraway from service.
Transportation Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the value of the brand new ferry continues to be being negotiated.
The route between the 2 provinces is operated by Northumberland Ferries.
Ottawa says the brand new vessel is anticipated to enter service by May 2024 and can assist Northumberland Ferries safely and effectively serve communities on the East Coast.
Another vessel operated by Northumberland Ferries, the MV Confederation, has been plagued with mechanical points and was pulled from the water twice between mid-June and early July. Since then, a second ferry, the MV Saarenaa, started working for the vacationer season.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Aug. 23, 2023.
