Marine Atlantic issues Request for Proposals for 5-year vessel charter

St. John’s, NL – Marine Atlantic has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the goal of identifying interested organizations with an existing vessel and are prepared to enter into a 5-year charter agreement. This vessel will replace the Leif Ericson which was built 35 years ago. 

As per the RFP, the charter vessel will be a maximum of 195 metres, offer between 1800-3000 lane metres of deck space, carry up to 1000 passengers, be ice-class, and offer passenger amenities such as cabins and restaurant facilities. More details about the RFP are available on Marine Atlantic’s website: https://www.marineatlantic.ca/about-us/doing-business-us/ro-pax-bareboat-charter-procurement 

The RFP closes September 12, 2025. 

Media Contact: 

Darrell Mercer, Corporate Communications 
Telephone: (709) 772-0073 or (709) 727-2405 
e-mail: [email protected]