Update – Alderney Ferry service reduction continues until further notice

Update – Alderney Ferry service reduction continues until further notice

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the Vincent Coleman ferry is no longer expected to return to service at the end of March as previously announced.  As a result, the Alderney ferry will continue operating every 30 minutes on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., until further notice.

This temporary service reduction remains necessary due to repairs required to the Vincent Coleman ferry, which experienced a steering system issue in January that requires specialized replacement parts. The delay was compounded due to the availability of these parts. While the initial parts had been received, further technical difficulties required additional replacement parts to be ordered.

Halifax Transit continues to work closely with the international supplier to secure the necessary parts, and the Vincent Coleman ferry will return to service once the required repairs have been completed.

Additionally, the Craig Blake, one of Halifax Transit’s five ferries, is undergoing scheduled inspections, as well as a significant repair, and will not be available for service until later this year.

Updates will be provided in future PSAs, on the Halifax Transit service disruptions webpage and on Halifax Transit and municipal social media platforms.