Editing Coastal Transport Limited (section)

==The Grand Manan Adventure==
[[File:GrandMananAdventureNorthHead.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Grand Manan Adventure'' from Swallowtail Lighthouse]]
In 2009, the Government of New Brunswick announced a plan to replace the [[Grand Manan V]].  The Transportation Minister at the time, Denis Landry, stated that four shipyards submitted five proposals.  The Panama, Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. won a $65 million contract to build the vessel, an 82-car ferry.  Grand Manan residents were invited to participate in a contest to name the new vessel, and a panel of local residents reviewed the entries and made the selection.  The winning name was the [[Grand Manan Adventure]], and was submitted by Deborah Avery.  For submitting the winning entry, she was also awarded a spot for herself and three guests on the vessel's maiden voyage, along with certificates and a plaque.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-03-10 |title=Florida company wins $65M contract to build Grand Manan ferry |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/florida-company-wins-65m-contract-to-build-grand-manan-ferry-1.800193 |website=CBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-02-02 |title=Name of Grand Manan ferry announced (10/02/02) |url=http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/tran/2010e0145tr.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181107192206/http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/tran/2010e0145tr.htm |archive-date=2018-11-07 |access-date= |website=gnb.ca}}</ref>  The Adventure is a 281-foot, single-ended roll-on, roll-off ferry that can accommodate 82 cars or 10 full-size tractor trailers in four vehicle lanes, and a maximum of 380 people.  The vessel, one of the largest ferries to be constructed by Eastern Shipbuilding, was to delivered in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.professionalmariner.com/American-Ship-Review-2012/Grand-Manan-Adventure/|title=Grand Manan Adventure - Professional Mariner - American Ship Review 2012|work=professionalmariner.com|date=28 October 2011}}</ref>  The Adventure's maiden voyage was on August 11, 2011.  It departed Black's Harbour at 11 a.m. with about 200 invited guests aboard, including then-Premier [[David Alward]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-grand-manan-ferry-sails-1.1007730|title=New Grand Manan ferry sails|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>

However, the new vessel has been plagued with problems from the outset:
*On July 26, 2011, during sea trials in Florida, the ferry overheated due to a pipe failure; subsequent repairs delayed the intended delivery date by several weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-grand-manan-ferry-delayed-for-repairs-1.1083196|title=New Grand Manan ferry delayed for repairs|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>
*On August 15, 2011, four days after its maiden voyage, the ferry began experiencing electrical issues, which manifested themselves in the failure of the [[bow thruster]]s, one after the other, following docking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-grand-manan-ferry-down-1.1007727|title=New Grand Manan ferry down|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>   It was returned to service on August 18, but was returned to dry dock on September 11 for 10 days of additional repairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-adventure-will-return-to-dry-dock-1.1014851|title=Grand Manan Adventure will return to dry dock|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>  These repairs were covered by warranty.
*On October 5, 2011 (shortly after being returned to service), the ferry experienced further engine problems, forcing it to dock on October 6, 2011.  A broken bolt caused problems with one of the cylinders, requiring extensive repairs.  It remained out of service until October 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-down-again-1.986225|title=Grand Manan ferry down again|work=cbc.ca}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://stcroixcourier.ca/fullnews.php?view=633 |title=The Saint Croix Courier |accessdate=2015-03-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150407202716/http://stcroixcourier.ca/fullnews.php?view=633 |archive-date=2015-04-07 }}</ref>
*On March 31, 2012, the ferry broke down due to a faulty seal and remained out of service for nine days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-04-08 |title=Out-of-service ferry frustrates Grand Manan residents |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/out-of-service-ferry-frustrates-grand-manan-residents-1.1199054 |website=CBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2012-04-09 |title=Coastal Transport Calls Ferry Problems "Teething Issues" |url=https://www.country94.ca/2012/04/09/coastal-transport-calls-ferry-problems-teething-issues/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Country 94 |language=en}}</ref>
*On July 22, 2013, the ferry experienced mechanical difficulties and went out of service.  The problem turned out to be a broken turbocharger, which was not fully repaired until July 26, causing the vessel to miss eight scheduled crossings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-07-22 |title=Mechanical issue puts Grand Manan ferry out of service |url=https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/mechanical-issue-puts-grand-manan-ferry-out-of-service-1.1378601 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Atlantic |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-07-26 |title=Grand Manan Adventure back to full service after breakdown |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-adventure-back-to-full-service-after-breakdown-1.1334804 |website=CBC News}}</ref>
*On March 3, 2014, the vessel's engine developed an internal problem, a crack in the lube oil distribution system, which caused the engine to overheat.  As the vessel's warranty had expired, Coastal Transport was on the hook for repair costs.  Company president Murray Ryder defended himself against accusations that the vessel was a lemon, and stated that it was simply continuing to have "teething problems."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-not-a-lemon-says-coastal-transport-1.2557822|title=Grand Manan ferry not a 'lemon', says Coastal Transport|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>
*On April 4, 2014, the ferry experienced mechanical difficulties and was company was forced to cancel all its crossings.  The engine's turbocharger overheated, and ultimately had to be replaced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-05 |title=Mechanical failure cause of Grand Manan ferry cancellations |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/mechanical-failure-cause-of-grand-manan-ferry-cancellations-1.2599029 |website=CBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-05 |title=Grand Manan ferry crossing cancellations continue |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-crossing-cancellations-continue-1.2599507 |website=CBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-06 |title=Grand Manan ferry crossings resume without main vessel |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-crossings-resume-without-main-vessel-1.2600063 |website=CBC News}}</ref>  The replacement turbocharger had to be ordered from Illinois, and did not ship until April 21.  The ferry finally resumed service on May 2.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-04-15 |title=Grand Manan Adventure ferry may resume service by May {{!}} Fredericton's FrontPage |url=http://www.ipick.ca/fredericton/grand-manan-adventure-ferry-may-resume-service-by-may |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403013916/http://www.ipick.ca/fredericton/grand-manan-adventure-ferry-may-resume-service-by-may |archive-date=2015-04-03 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=ipick.ca |author1=Ipicknews }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2014-05-02 |title=Grand Manan Adventure Back In Service |url=https://www.country94.ca/2014/05/02/grand-manan-adventure-back-service/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Country 94 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-11 |title=The Quoddy Tides - Adventure taking toll on islanders with breakdowns |url=https://quoddytides.com/grand_manan_adventure4-11-2014.html |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=quoddytides.com}}</ref>
*On March 25, 2015, the ferry was taken off its regular run due to engine problems.  The problems began on March 24, when the crews could not get the engines running.  On Wednesday morning, they sailed to the mainland on one engine in hopes of getting help.  The ferry resumed service late afternoon on March 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3008972|title=CBC.ca - Canadian News Sports Entertainment Kids Docs Radio TV|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>
*On April 7, 2015, the ferry's 3:30pm and 5:30pm crossings were cancelled due to mechanical difficulties; it returned to service the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-17 |title=Grand Manan Adventure Ferry Temporarily Out Of Service {{!}} 97.3 The Wave |url=http://thewave.ca/news/1405545055/grand-manan-adventure-ferry-temporarily-out-service |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305055132/http://thewave.ca/news/1405545055/grand-manan-adventure-ferry-temporarily-out-service |archive-date=2016-03-05 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=thewave.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-08 |title=WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8/15 {{!}} GRAND MANAN, N.B. |url=http://www.wunderground.com/blog/GRANDMANAN/comment.html?entrynum=3522&tstamp= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307023922/http://www.wunderground.com/blog/GRANDMANAN/comment.html?entrynum=3522&tstamp= |archive-date=2016-03-07 |access-date= |website=wunderground.com}}</ref>
*On May 14, 2015, the ferry's 9:00pm crossing was cancelled, ostensibly for "routine maintenance."<ref>{{cite tweet |user=BJMCBC|author=Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon |number=598896482008301568 |date=14 May 2015 |title=ATTN Grand Manan travellers: ferry runs from North Head at 7:15 pm and Blacks Harbour at 9 pm cancelled for "routine maintenance" #nb }}</ref>
*On August 9, 2015, a number of crossings were cancelled, likely due to mechanical issues. It returned to service on August 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-adventure-ferry-cancelling-some-sunday-runs-1.3184693|title=More shutdowns for Grand Manan Adventure ferry|work=cbc.ca}}</ref>

On August 11, 2015, the provincial government announced they had a plan to study the chronic problems the vessel had been having, in order to determine their cause.  The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure stated they planned to engage an independent team from Newfoundland to assess the situation.  Early speculation from locals has focused on how many of the problems have originated on the port side of the vessel.  Frustration among the local population has been mounting.  When interviewed by the CBC, former MLA Eric Allaby said: "there's something dreadfully wrong with some of the mechanics of this ferry."  Local resident Tammy Worthen stated that the boat was now "affectionately known as the 'Misadventure.'" <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-adventure-s-problems-being-studied-1.3187814|title=Grand Manan ferry Adventure's problems being studied|author=Stephanie Skenderis|date=12 August 2015|work=CBC News|accessdate=16 December 2016}}</ref>

Once the report was released, (a redacted copy is available on the Province of New Brunswick's website),<ref>{{cite web|title=MV Grand Manan Adventure Independent Review|url=http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/trans/pdf/Reports-Rapports/TechvalReport_GrandMananAdventure-e_Redacted.pdf}}</ref> the company announced in August 2016 they were replacing both the engines aboard the vessel, at a cost of $400,000.

Former vessels in the fleet include the [[Grand Manan (1965-2011)]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stcroixcourier.ca/fullnews.php?view=349 |title=The Saint Croix Courier |website=stcroixcourier.ca |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151129220413/http://stcroixcourier.ca/fullnews.php?view=349 |archive-date=29 November 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/grand-manan-ferry-panama-fritz-breckner-1.3897918|title=Shipwrecked: Former Bay of Fundy ferry, MV Grand Manan, aground in Panama|date=15 December 2016|work=CBC News|author= Connell Smith|accessdate=16 December 2016}}</ref> and the [[Lady White Head]].