Air travel has been arranged for residents travelling to and from Fogo Island and Change Island while repairs continue on the MV Legionnaire.
The vessel was damaged Tuesday, May 11 while approaching the wharf at Farewell. One of the vessel’s thrusters stopped operating due to an electrical issue and the vessel struck the wharf. Repairs have been ongoing since that time.
While the vessel is out of service, four fixed-wing aircraft trips per day will be available via air services to accommodate travellers:
| Departing Gander | Departing Fogo Island |
| 11:00am | 11:30am |
| 3:00pm | 3:30pm |
| 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
| 7:00pm | 7:30pm |
Helicopter flights have also been arranged for anyone travelling between Fogo Island, Changes Islands and Farewell. Flights will depart from the dock at each location, based on demand.
Residents are encouraged to contact 709-256-7484 for flights between Gander and Fogo Island and 709-466-2291 for helicopter flights.
Priority will be given to:
- Essential workers travelling to their workplace;
- Patients travelling for medical reasons, including for doctor’s appointments and visits to pharmacies; and
- Passengers transporting essential goods.
Aircraft passengers will be required to wear masks at all times.
Passengers will be charged the standard walk-on ferry passenger fare for both helicopter and fixed-wing services.
Details on intra-provincial ferry information, including schedules, is available by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/ti/ferryservices/.
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Media contact
Emily Jane Gillingham
Transportation and Infrastructure
709-729-1758, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca