Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Route Adopts Alternate Schedule

Due to a mechanical issue on the M/V Hatteras, the North Carolina Ferry Division's Hatteras-Ocracoke route will be on an alternate schedule until a replacement boat can be sent to the area.

The new schedule, effective immediately, will be as follows:

• Departures from Hatteras: 5 a.m., 6, 7, 8, 9, 9:30, 10, 11, Noon, 12:30 p.m., 1, 2, 3, 3:30, 4, 5, 6, 6:30, 8, 9, 11, and midnight.
• Departures from Ocracoke: 4:30 a.m., 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12:30 p.m., 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30 a.m.

The schedule will remain in effect until the M/V Kinnakeet, currently under mandatory dry dock time at the State Shipyard in Manns Harbor, can be sent to Hatteras the week of November 2.