The Kamutik W has been having mechanical issues on its way to the North Coast the last few days.
MHA for the Torngat Mountains District, Lela Evans has been talking with Labrador Marine several times this morning.
She says the Kamutik W has now arrived in Makkovik and that a technician will be arriving there approximately noon today to assess the mechanical issue. Once that is complete Labrador Marine will be providing an update, including a plan for the passengers.
Hopefully, it is a quick fix and the Kamutik continues her journey up the coast, if not then arrangements will have to be put in place to deal with the passengers.
Evans is asking people to be patient and to wait for the technician’s assessment.
She is also putting in a request to the Minister of Transportation and his department to ensure that passengers are not stranded if the mechanical issues prevent the Kamutik W from keeping to the schedule.
Alternate arrangements will be required for the passengers on the ferry and those with reservations (boat plane).
Evans would also like to thank Labrador Marine for sharing their information and discussing the issues arising from this mechanical issue.