An electric fire broke out in the crew galley on the MV Northumberland on Aug. 29. Photo by Stu Neatby /The GuardianArticle contentA small electrical fire aboard the MV Northumberland disrupted ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia on Aug. 29.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe fire broke out while the vessel was docked in Caribou, N.S.Article contentArticle content“Shortly after seven this morning up in the crew mess – specifically in the crew galley that’s up on deck six above the passenger deck – there was a small electric fire underneath the dishwasher that was quickly extinguished by the crew members,” Jeff Joyce, general manager of Northumberland Ferries, told The Guardian.Article contentArticle contentThe area was isolated and no one was hurt.Article contentThe vessel had just finished loading and was fully packed for the trip back to Wood Islands, P.E.I.Article content“Out of an abundance of caution, we discharged the traffic that was loaded,” Joyce said. “We did not evacuate the vessel. We backed the traffic off.”Article contentJoyce said that had there been an evacuation, people would have left the ship on foot.Article contentThe vessel was then moved to the berth that had been used in previous years by the MV Holiday Island.Article content Four crossings were missed between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia after a small fire broke out on the MV Northumberland on Aug. 29. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /The NewsArticle contentCrossings cancelledArticle contentFour crossings – the 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. – were cancelled so essentially two round trips were not made, forcing the other vessel, MV Confederation to deal with what Joyce said was a high volume of holiday weekend traffic.Article contentArticle contentHe said the Confederation was running a bit behind. The Northumberland received regulatory approval to return to service in time for the 1:30 p.m. crossing.Article contentArticle content“The crew did a fantastic job. It’s unfortunate. This stuff happens but it still inconveniences the heck out of our customers, which we deeply regret.”Article contentArticle contentStay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today.Article contentArticle contentDave Stewart is a reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at dstewart@postmedia.com and followed on X at @DveStewart.Article contentRelatedArticle content
Fire aboard MV Northumberland disrupts P.E.I.-Nova Scotia ferry service
