Public Advisory: MV Sir Robert Bond Schedule Update

The Department of Transportation and Works advises that due to severe ice conditions in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and in the Strait of Belle Isle, the MV Sir Robert Bond will operate on a revised schedule in order to appropriately avail of ice breaker assistance.

The new schedule for the MV Sir Robert Bond is as follows:

• Depart Corner Brook on March 7 for Blanc Sablon at 7:00 a.m.
• Depart Blanc Sablon on March 9 for Corner Brook at 7:00 a.m.
• Depart Corner Brook on March 13 for Blanc Sablon at 7:00 a.m.
• Depart Blanc Sablon on March 15 for Corner Brook at 7:00 a.m.
• Depart Corner Brook on Monday, March 17, and every Monday thereafter
• Depart Blanc Sablon on Wednesday, March 19, and every Wednesday thereafter

This schedule will remain in place until ice breaker assistance can provide additional services. Departure times are subject to change, dependent on ice conditions.

The Department of Transportation and Works apologizes for any inconvenience to ferry users and appreciates their patience and cooperation during these adverse weather conditions.

Reservations or information for the MV Sir Robert Bond service can be obtained by calling CAI Nunatsiavut Marine at 1-855-896-2262 within Canada, or 1-709-896-2262 internationally, or by visiting www.labradorferry.ca .    

Information can also be found at www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/.    

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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca    

2014 03 06             5:00 p.m.