Technical issue cancels N.S.-P.E.I. ferry service shortly after resumption – Halifax | 24CA News
The ferry service between Nova Scotia and P.E.I. was cancelled Monday, shortly after service resumed once more following a mechanical challenge final month.
Northumberland Ferries cancelled journeys between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., in mid-June as a consequence of a problem with the service’s sole vessel, the MV Confederation.
On Saturday, the ferry operator introduced service was resuming after the vessel was cleared for secure return to service after a substitute half was put in.
But on Sunday, Northumberland Ferries cancelled journeys that afternoon and night, and all journeys scheduled for Monday have been additionally cancelled as a consequence of a technical challenge.
In an e mail Monday morning, Northumberland Ferries spokesperson Kelly Williams mentioned the newest technical challenge was totally different from the one which cancelled the service in mid-June.
“The port main engine coupling that was fixed is functioning well. The technical issue is now in the starboard main engine coupling,” she mentioned.
“NFL will advise later today on expected recovering timing.”
The service’s different vessel, the MV Holiday Island, was eliminated completely final July after a hearth in its engine room compelled about 230 passengers off the ship close to the Wood Islands terminal.
Northumberland Ferries has beforehand mentioned one other ferry, the MV Saaremaa 1, is at the moment in drydock in Quebec however is anticipated to reach in P.E.I. in early July and enter service by July 15 for peak season.
— with information from The Canadian Press
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