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Engine needs to be replaced

The "Veteran", which provides ferry service to Fogo Island and Change Islands, needs a new engine. The vessel was put into service in 2015 and has been plagued with mechanical problems and breakdowns since then. The Department of Transportation and Works confirmed the engine needed to be replaced but did not provide additional requested information regarding the job, cost, or if the work would be covered under warranty. The department acknowledged the "Veteran"’s sister ship, the "Legionnaire", was being pulled off the Bell Island route and reassigned to the Fogo Island and Change Islands run for early March. The "Legionnaire" was the preferred choice for the replacement because of its capacity to operate in the heavier sea ice conditions sometimes found on the Fogo Island – Change Islands route. The arrangement was expected to be in place for approximately six weeks.

More engine trouble

Both the "Legionnaire" and the "Veteran" were experiencing simultaneous engine problems on Apr 17, 2018,, but the vessels are continuing to serve their assigned routes. One engine on the "Legionnaire" has been removed to undergo repairs, and it was expected to be returned to the vessel by the end of the week. Technicians have also shut down an engine on the "Veteran" after it began to malfunction, and were doing an assessment to determine the extent of the problem. Both vessels have three engines, and can operate with just two engines when necessary. The "Veteran" serves the Fogo Island-Change Island-Farewell run, while the "Legionnaire" is one of two vessels operating between Portugal Cove and Bell Island. The vessels are new to the intra-provincial ferry service, and were purchased at a combined cost of some $100 million. They were manufactured by Damen Shipyards in Romania, and have been plagued by problems since entering service.

Ferry returns to service after months of repairs

The "Veteran" has returned to service on the Fogo Island – Change Islands run on Feb 19 after months of being out of commission. The ferry has been out of service since October 2017 for repairs. The vessel has had repeated thruster problems since originally coming into service in late 2015. The sister ship, the "Legionnaire", will now undergo maintenance and repairs to its bow ramp. Once complete, the "Legionnaire" will join the Flanders on the Bell Island Tickle. Updates on current provincial ferry services can be found at: www.tw.gov.nl.ca/ferryservices/index.stm