As the province moves to Alert Level 2, all provincial ferries will follow the same passenger restrictions beginning tomorrow, (Saturday, March 27).

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure continues to follow advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and guidance from Transport Canada to help ensure the safety of passengers and crews on provincial ferries during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• The number of passengers on each ferry will be limited to 50 per cent of its regular capacity;
• Passengers travelling on ferries with enclosed vehicle decks are required to vacate their vehicles and travel in the passenger lounges during crossings;
• Passengers travelling on ferries with open vehicle decks are permitted to remain in their vehicles during crossings;
• Passengers are required to wear non-medical masks when travelling in passenger lounges; and
• Passengers travelling in the passenger lounges are required to practice physical distancing of at least six feet from other passengers.

Passengers are reminded that the public health state of emergency remains in effect and previous restrictions may be implemented again if the province returns to another alert level.

Updated schedules will be provided as they become available on www.gov.nl.ca/ti/ferryservices/ and by calling 1-833-NLFERRY (653-3779).

More information on alert levels and a complete list of the services and activities permitted during Alert Level 2 can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/.

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Media contact
Emily Jane Gillingham
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca