LABRADOR MARINE SERVICE TO START JUNE 13
Freight acceptance starts June 7

(Happy Valley-Goose Bay) – Labrador Marine Inc. (LMI), operator of the Labrador Marine service, stated today that the Kamutik W will arrive in Goose Bay on Friday night, May 21, in preparation for the 2021 Coastal Marine service. The first scheduled departure from the Port of Goose Bay to the north coast will take place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 13.

The passenger reservation system will open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25. Reservations may be made by calling Toll-free at 855 896 2262 or directly at 709 896 2262.

The Goose Bay terminal will begin accepting freight at 8 am on Monday, June 7.

In addition to the north coast service, LMI will carry out several departures on the southern run to Rigolet, Cartwright, and Black Tickle in 2021, with the first departure from Goose Bay on Friday, June 25.

LMI expressed appreciation to the crew of the Kamutik W who provided relief service on the Fogo Island-Change Islands-Farwell run during the May 15 weekend. The Kamutik W also relieved the Qajaq W on the Strait of Belle Isle during the winter.
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For further information, contact:
Capt. Austin Daley
[email protected]

LABRADOR MARINE REINTRODUCES RESTRICTIONS ON STRAIT OF BELLE ISLE SERVICE
​IN WAKE OF COVID-19 SURGE
 
As a result of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador returning to Alert Level 5 in response to a surge the number of COVID-19 cases, Labrador Marine Inc. will reintroduce passenger restrictions on the Strait of Belle Isle Service.
 
The restrictions are effective Monday, Feb 15th and will remain in place until such time as further direction is given by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
 

• Maximum number of passengers onboard will be 83
• As many passengers as possible will be accommodated in vehicles on deck
• Maximum number of passengers in the lounge will be reduced to 36
• Passengers situated in the lounge must practice 6-foot physical distancing and all passengers must wear a mask covering the mouth and nose
• NL residents will be permitted to board only if they are travelling for the following reasons:
  • Essential Work
  • Medical Appointments
  • To pick up essential supplies
  • Return Home
  • Move for relocation
• Passengers from outside Newfoundland and Labrador require an exemption from the CMOH or an essential service letter from their employer

 
In order to protect passengers and our crew, Labrador Marine has implemented more frequent sanitizing and cleaning on board the vessel.
 
“These measures are necessary to protect against the spread of the easily transmitted UK variant of COVID-19,” says LMI president and CEO Peter Woodward. “Labrador Marine provides an essential service between Labrador and the island. It is imperative that we do everything possible to ensure the continuity of the service so that people can travel when necessary and that food and other goods can be delivered to meet local needs.”
 
Labrador Marine may need to implement additional public health measures as public health guidance evolves. Monitor the Labrador Marine website for updates and any changes to current policy. If you are travelling and have any questions or concerns, please contact our onboard staff immediately.
 
Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.
 
For further information, contact:
Peter Woodward, President and CEO Labrador Marine Inc.
(709) 896-2421