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Canadian ferry accident leaves waiting passengers angry

A backlog on three Canadian ferries resulted in outraged passengers waiting in their vehicles over a day for service. A gust of wind smashed the MV Atlantic Vision into the dock while maneuvering at Port aux Basques on the morning of the December 23rd. 

Though crew members worked feverishly to repair a basketball sized hole in the stern five meters above the water, the incapacitated vessel took up the berth space of two other ferries. This resulted in disruption of service to three ferries and a jam up of between 150 and 200 vehicles in the terminal parking lot, along with numerous transport trucks.

The Marine Atlantic vessels shuttle passengers between southwestern Newfoundland and northern Nova Scotia.

Many of the passengers were forced to wait overnight while repairs were being made. Many cited a lack of information provided by the operator concerning when the vessels would be back in service. One passenger said that a number they had been given to call for updated information only gave them old news. Repairs were completed and the company put an extra ferry into service in order to accommodate the passenger backlog.

Source: CBC News

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