Marine Atlantic’s New Ferry Goes In Service Today After Several Delays

by Bobby NockJuly 10, 2024September 11, 2024

Marine Atlantic’s new ferry is finally scheduled to enter service today after a number of delays.

The Ala’suinu is due to leave North Sydney for Argentia at 5:30 this evening.

It was originally scheduled to start the Argentia run on June 14^th.

However, a problem with debris in its fuel and lubrication system delayed that start three more times.

Meanwhile, Marine Atlantic says the new ferry will have to be taken out of service again on July 17^th and 18^th for more port trials with passengers rerouted to the Port aux Basques crossing on those days.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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