NLIS 4
October 24, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
NOTE TO EDITORS: Vessel
reconfiguration is in progress
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the MV
Nonia and the MV Beaumont Hamel are currently
encountering storm conditions.
The MV Nonia is encountering weather difficulties on route to
Portugal Cove where it will begin operation on the Portugal Cove �
Bell Island ferry run. The MV Beaumont Hamel has also
experienced severe weather conditions, creating difficulties in
reaching Farewell, where it will replace the MV Earl Winsor
on the Fogo Island � Change Islands ferry service. The MV
Beaumont Hamel is currently sailing toward Fogo.
Both vessels will go into service as soon as they are able to reach
their respective ports. A further announcement will be made at that
time.
Until that time, the MV Earl Winsor will continue to service
the Fogo Island � Change Islands run, and the Portugal Cove � Bell
Island operation will be serviced by the MV Flanders.
Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015,
690-8403
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