Heather Knudsen Moved from the Anchorage to Pier 24/25 (Fjord Eternity moved to pier 26 to make room) FIDELIO slotting in at Pier 31. there was no obvious cargo, so it was likely for an offload. Fairlane Loading locomotives at pier 27.
Author: PeterZ
FJORD ETERNITE was unloaded around noon today, and was towed by Atlantic Fir to Pier 23. Fairlane will join her at Halterm (Pier 27) later this afternoon to load locomotives.
Fairlane Getting ready to offload (Aprox 18:30) 22:30, cranes are rigged, and strapping is being removed. I noticed the flashes of a cutting torch.
BBC STEINHOEFT passed through the Outer Harbour Approaches bound for Baltimore this afternoon. She made news last week when she lost power and ran aground on the South Shore Canal banks in Montreal. She was freed by Tugs. Photo from Canada.com
African Dhalia sailed at 1300 as scheduled, freeing up Pier 27 for Fairlane.. which she sailed past into the basin. Jumbo Shipping Vessels are equipped with dynamic positioning, and built to perform sub-sea installations. In other words, they can lift and offload cargo in open water without being tied to
Jumbo Shipping’s heavy lift Vessel Fairlane is due at Pier 30 Tomorrow Morning. Jumbo Shipping is a regular caller in Halifax (usually at Pier 9) to load Locomotives bound for Europe. The Differences between European and North American Railways couldn’t be more evident as the load was spotted on Pier
Atlantic RORO Lines vessel Atlantic Hope, Patiently waiting for someone to clear her berth at Halterm
Nordbay moved to the Outer Anchorage this morning after offloading at Imperial Oil, joining Moscow University Butterfly Moved From Anchor in the Basin to Imperial Oil Taking Nordbay’s Place. Teesta Spirit Anchored mid-harbor for bunkers. And Unique Sunshine Spent the morning in Achorage #1 before taking her spot at Imperial
African Dahlia Nirint Canada NordBay, Inbound with Tugs.
Bulkers FEDERAL FRANKLIN and NORDPOL arrived today. Federal Franklin Anchored for Bunkers, while Nordpol Anchored next door Federal Franklin sailed at 1640. Nordpol At Anchor.