Resumption Of NFL Ferry Service

With Extra MV Confederation Sailings

Responsible Author: Brian Teepell | Halifax, Nova Scotia, 07/26/2022, 20:16 Time

USPA NEWS - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the fire which occurred in the MV Holiday Island’s engine room Friday morning as the vessel approached Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island. Over 200 passengers were evacuated from the ship using an inflatable slide and were transported to shore by sailors that responded to the distress call. The rescue response included Coast Guard vessels as well as fishing boats that were in the area. Transport Canada said they expect the Holiday Island to be unavailable for the rest of the summer.

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Holiday Island Fire Update

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

Responsible Author: Brian Teepell | Halifax, Nova Scotia, 07/24/2022, 17:19 Time

USPA NEWS - The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire onboard the MV Holiday Island on Friday morning forcing 182 passengers and crew to evacuate the ship is now in the hands of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. The fire started in the engine room at approximately 11am as the ship was approaching the Wood Islands, PEI ferry terminal. Northumberland Ferries said that the Captain purposely ran the ship aground outside the harbour entrance to Wood Islands, where life rafts were deployed.

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