VETERAN

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Ferry suffered bottom touch

The 'Veteran', with 36 people on board, had a bottom touch, which caused minor damages, in Farewell Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, in position 49 33.425 N, 054 28.478 W, on March 1, 2022, at 11.30 a.m. NST.

Engine malfunction off Port Albert

The "Veteran" suffered a main propulsion malfunction in position 49 33 30 N, 54 26 06 W, on March 8, 2019, at 2.55 p.m., about 3,7 miles west of Port Albert, Newfoundland and Labrador. The crew performed repairs and then the vessel resumed its voyage.

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.