September 9, 1996
(Works, Services and Transportation)

The following is being distributed at the request of Marine Atlantic:

Marine Atlantic advises that MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood is operating behind schedule today, and is not expected to arrive at Argentia until approximately 3 a.m Tuesday. Accordingly, tonight's 11:30 p.m departure will be delayed by between four and five hours. Passengers are asked to note that loading will begin as quickly as possible after the ship arrives in Argentia.

Contact: Ted Bartlett, Director of Public Relations, (506) 851-3611.