Vale Shipping Notice

Notice to the Public

Vale Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Shipping Notice to the Public for May 20, 2020.

The MV UMIAK 1 is scheduled to arrive at Edward’s Cove May 23, 2020 at 16:00 (4 pm).

All people in the vicinity of the ships track should exercise extreme caution.

The pontoon bridges are deployed at Taktok and Tabor Island and will be re-deployed after the ship passes.

The health, safety and well-being of our employees remains our propriety and we continue to take preventative measures to ensure your safety. As the M/V Umiak 1 arrives in and departs from port at Voisey’s Bay, we are taking every precaution for everyone’s safety in relation to COVID-19. The Captain will personally supervise the operations to ensure that his crew follow all preventative measures while our shore crew are on board. Any questions or concerns, please email vnl.info@vale.com

Further shipping information will be available through the Information Phone Number:
1-877-922-SHIP (7447), the Vale Shipping Information Number: 709-922-4437, or the Vale website: www.vale.com/canada