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Federal government buying Norwegian ferry as interim replacement on N.S.-P.E.I. run

Federal government buying Norwegian ferry as interim replacement on N.S.-P.E.I. run

The federal government has found a temporary replacement for the MV Holiday Island ferry on the Northumberland Strait run between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.

Transport Canada is expected to buy Norwegian-flagged MV Fanafjord and have it enter service with Northumberland Ferries Ltd. in May 2024. Once the deal is finalized, the 16-year-old ship will supplement the service provided by MV Confederation while a new ferry vessel is built to carry passengers and vehicles between the two provinces.

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 August 23, 2023