Maine-Nova Scotia ferry service in flux again, with another operator

摘要

A new operator is taking over the route of the ferry Nova Star, which was seized by U.S. marshals in October for $3 million in unpaid bills following two disappointing seasons of operation between Maine and Nova Scotia. The 528-foot ship, built and owned by Singapore Technologies Marine, entered service in May 2014 to much fanfare in Portland and Yarmouth. Nova Star Cruisos failed to attract the ridership the company predicted, however, and the province of Nova Scotia dropped the operator after spending $41 million (Canadian) to subsidize the service.