Ferry service between PEI and NS canceled until Wednesday
The cancellation of ferry service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has been extended through Monday.
Crossings were canceled on Saturday after the MV Confederation experienced technical difficulties, and on Sunday morning Northumberland Ferries Ltd. indicated that the cancellations would continue “through Tuesday”.
In an email to CBC on Saturday, Mark Wilson, senior vice president of Northumberland Ferries, said the problem is “not serious” and involves the replacement of an engine component.
In a follow-up email on Sunday morning, he said the replacement part is not available locally.
“Until we receive the part, we can’t sail,” said Wilson. “We are working to get the part as soon as possible, but won’t know the delivery time until Monday.”
It is the second time this month that sailings have been canceled due to technical problems. The problems are not related, Wilson said.
The Confederation is currently the only ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. MV Holiday Island was permanently taken out of service after a fire on board last July.
MV Saaremaa 1, on loan from Quebec, replaced the Holiday Island last summer and is scheduled to do the same during peak tourist season this summer.
