Public Advisory: Labrador Freight Service Update

The Department of Transportation and Works advises that the freight vessel the MV Dutch Runner has been delayed in entering service and will not begin its schedule today (Thursday, June 9).

A further advisory will be issued before the vessel departs.

When the MV Dutch Runner begins its schedule, it will provide service between Lewisporte, Black Tickle, Rigolet, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Makkovik and Postville. The marine terminals in Lewisporte and Happy Valley-Goose Bay continue to accept freight for these communities.

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 09                                                                               11:35 a.m.