Wednesday, March 5, 2014

UPDATE: Ferry Back In Service For Grand Manan

Folks in Grand Manan can get off the island now. Coastal Transport putting another ferry in place while the Adventure is broken down.

President Murray Ryder tells Tide News they noticed trouble with the Adventure when heading from Black's Harbour to North Head, Grand Manan.

He says during the trip they experienced a problem with the ship's turbo charger. He says there is a fracture in the lube/oil distribution system.

Ryder tells Tide News vehicles were starting to line up last night with people eager to get home.

As for when the Adventure might be running again, Ryder says it hard to say now as they are working with a parts supplier in Virginia to get the items they need.