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Ferry suffered mechanical issue
Marine Atlantic hoped to have the 'Blue Puttees' back up and running on the Gulf ferry service to Port aux Basques later on July 7, 2026, after a mechanical problem took it out of commission on the evening of July 5. Technicians identified the problem and were in the process of making repairs at thr berth in North Sydney.
Search for woman who fell over board
An air and water search was started for a woman who was believed to have fallen overboard from the 'Blue Puttees' as it sailed from North Sydney, N.S., to Port aux Basques, N.L., on the early morning of July 16, 2025. The 41-year-old woman was seen on surveillance footage at 3:26 a.m. NDT, and has since been reported missing. The JRCC in Halifax and theCoast Guard have been engaged to support a search by water. The woman was suspected to have fallen overboard. The RCMP have searched the vessel extensively upon the arrival in Port aux Basques, N.L., and did not locate the woman. A Hercules aircraft, a Cormorant helicopter and a Provincial Airlines aircraft were deployed to search the water south of Port aux Basques. As of July 17, tne Hercules aircraft remains on scene, as well as the CCGS La Poile Bay. The Coastguard ship 'Cape Roger' retraced the ferry's route between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Ferry delayed due to high wind
The "Blue Puttees" was Held outside of Port aux Basques near Codroy due to higher winds than forecasted on June 13, 2016. The vessel was expected to dock early in the afternoon as winds dropped and return to regular schedule as quickly as possible. She was expected to arrive in Port aux Basques at 7:15 a.m. and has a status of delayed on the Marine Atlantic website
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