M.V. Joe Keeper
Northern Airports and Marine Operations is responsible for the operation and maintenance of provincial airports and all auxiliary facilities in remote and isolated communities of Northern Manitoba to fulfill transportation, communication, and emergency needs of communities. It provides for the operation of seven passenger and vehicle ferries in Northern Manitoba which serve as a transportation link between remote communities and the Provincial Road system.
Technical Information
| Oficial Number: | 372102 |
| Vessel Type: | Self Propelled Passenger Vehicle Ferry |
| Built By: | Riverton Boat Works Ltd. |
| Year Built: | 1977 |
| Tonnage: | 168.18 Gross/168.18 Register |
| Coast Guard Class: | Minor Waters Class II |
| Area of Operation: | Split Lake, Split Lake Community to York Landing |
| Coordinates: | 56 16'N - 96 09'W to 56 05'N - 96 06'W |
| Hull Length: | 112 Feet (34.1 Metres) |
| Hull Breadth: | 42 Feet (12.8 Metres) |
| Hull Depth: | 7 Feet (2.1 Metres) |
| Ramp Width: | 15.5 Feet (4.7 Metres) |
| Number of Cars: | 16 |
| Number of Passengers: | 40 |
| Number of Crew: | 4 |
| Lifesaving Class: | VI |
| Life Boats: | 1 - 16 Foot Wood and Fibregalss Class I 10 person capacity |
| Life Rafts: | 1 - 16 Person Beaufort Inflatable Boat "A"
Pack 1 - 40 Person Beaufort Inflatable Rescue Platform "A" Pack |
Scheduling Information can be obtained by
contacting:
Northern Airports & Marine Operations
14th Floor - 215 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z1
(204)945-3424
or
Kelsey Area Mobile Phone
JK2-3832
