June 6, 2011
Public Advisory: Labrador Ferry Service Update
The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the MV Northern Ranger is adding service to Makkovik and Postville to its schedule, as ice conditions are improving along Labrador’s north coast.
The vessel departed Happy Valley-Goose Bay today (Monday, June 6) at approximately 1:00 p.m. and is expected to arrive in Rigolet at 7:30 p.m. It is scheduled to arrive in Makkovik at 7:30 a.m. and Postville at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, June 7).
Service will commence to remaining north coast communities as ice conditions permit.
Information on schedules and bookings can be obtained by phoning CAI Nunatsiavut Marine Inc. at 1-877-896-7075 within Canada or 1-506-858-9963 internationally, or by visiting www.labradorferry.ca
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Media contact:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
2011 06 06 4:40 p.m.