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Rumors are beginning to circulate in New Hampshire about a possible return of overnight ferry service between Nova Scotia and New England, a route that has been absent from the region for two decades. According to local reporting, a representative…
In November it was announced that Bay Ferries was selected to replace the Nova Star ferry. That ship was arrested last fall when they couldn’t pay pilots or the bunkers for the vessel. Bay Ferries used to operate a high-speed…
UPDATE November 8: Lost in the news of the Canadian Governments decision to bring back Bay Ferries was the news that the Nova Star got arrested. The ship was actually arrested. Boston.com has an excellent description of what actually transpired.…
Nova Star Cruises announced a short while ago that they finally found a winter route to sail their ship on. Loyal readers will recall that the Nova Star was laid up on Charleston, South Carolina for several months during last…
UPDATE TUESDAY: The Nova Star has arrived off port limits of Charleston, SC. She’s currently drifting at 2kts. I’ll keep following her and report back if she maneuvers for berthing tomorrow. The Nova Star, which during the summer, transports…
UPDATE February 2015: Corrected the original article. Canamerica Cruises are in fact not looking for outside investors in the venture. Also correct the number of passengers the Scotia Prince carried during her most successful season. I’ve always been closely…
Nova Star Cruises, the operator of the Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia ferry have officially started accepting reservations. They also relaunched with an extensive website. One-way fares for the 10 hour crossing range from $79[recliner airline style seats] to $159[ocean view…
UPDATE: It will be called Nova Star. IMO number: 9462067. Its the ex-Norman Leader built in Singapore for English Channel crossings. Originally Published on: Aug 16, 2013 @ 12:48 Here’s the photos taken from their website. Still cant find a ship name…
…Quest Navigation of Maine. Quest Navigation Inc. will form a joint venture with International Shipping Partners of Miami and ST Marine of Singapore. The new firm will be called STM Quest. She will start sailing in 2014 between Portland, Maine…