Provincial press release February 15, 2013 :The MV Nonia is currently in dry dock, and is not expected to return to service until January 2014. Given this time frame and the estimated cost of $9 million to complete repairs, a decision was made to remove it from the provincial fleet, have it decommissioned and sold. The vessel was acquired in 1999 at a cost of $1.2 million. Including purchasing costs, approximately $19 million has been spent to date to keep it in service.

“The time has come to focus our ferry resources and make more sound investments in new purpose-built vessels rather than spending large amounts of funds annually to keep the Nonia,” said Minister Davis. “We are moving forward with a request for proposals for the construction of new vessels as part of the ferry replacement plan while seeking available vessels that meet the province’s needs.”

The recent events make a valid argument for disposal insitu. The area could benefit from the jobs.

I hope the Canadians dispose of this one correctly..and NOT like the mess they made of that Russian cruise ship.

Nice serie of pics, Wes. I was on board of the research vessel Maria S. Merian at this time and I saw them too. But it was to late to take a photo.

regards Rico

Are the spray paint marks areas of stress or failed inspection?

Well i think was really time to get retired; always a sad view to see a ship in that condition.
Thanks to share, Wes,
regards, Robert08