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Economy · Funchal · 16 September 2026

Lobo Marinho Ferry to Dry Dock in the Canaries from October 15-22 for Repairs

The Lobo Marinho ferry will be unavailable from October 15-22 for an extraordinary repair to its propulsion system in a dry dock in the Canary Islands.

The Lobo Marinho ferry will undergo an extraordinary repair to its propulsion system between October 15 and 22, requiring it to be placed in a dry dock in the Canary Islands.

This decision follows a breakdown recorded on September 10. After a technical assessment, an operation in a shipyard with a dry dock was deemed necessary, chosen for its geographical proximity to minimize downtime.

During the interruption, Porto Santo Line will charter a container ship for the island's weekly supply and offer 100 daily seats on Binter flights for residents, along with options for booking changes or refunds.

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