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Relief is on the way for stranded holidaymakers on Rottnest Island after a major ferry service decided to brave dubious weather conditions this weekend.
Rottnest Express had cancelled services until Monday, after forecasts of gale-force winds. It left up to 200 people stranded on the island until at least Monday, after the other operator, Oceanic Express, also decided against taking to the sea this weekend.
But Rottnest Express today decided to run skeleton services this weekend, with four trips to the island, and two back, tomorrow and Sunday.
Chief executive Tim Crosland said the company believed it had an obligation to always provide services “if safe”.
Each scheduled journey would be assessed on the prevailing weather conditions, he said.
Oceanic Express is running a service today for pre-booked passengers.
Source www.watoday.com.au
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