Minister Fletcher and Marine Atlantic Inc. to dedicate the MV Highlanders

For immediate release
November 23, 2011

OTTAWA — The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), will join Wayne Follett, president and CEO of Marine Atlantic Inc., in a dedication ceremony on board the MV Highlanders, one of two new vessels recently introduced to the Marine Atlantic fleet.

Please note that Transport Canada regulations require all individuals boarding the vessel to present photo identification.

Date:
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Time:
1:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion
MV Highlanders – Deck 1
74 Esplanade
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Media wishing to cover the event must register with Marine Atlantic by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, through e-mail tlaing@marine-atlantic.ca or calling Kala Noel at 709-772-8957.

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Contacts:

Brayden Akers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of State (Transport)
(613) 991-0700

Media Relations, Ottawa
Transport Canada
(613) 993-0055