CLIPPER MERLIN tied up at Pier 24 this morning to Load Industrial Components Directly from RailCar.. At 100m in Length (650teu) she is a relatively small vessel, and an carry both Containers and Break Bulk loads in her hold. More info at The Clipper Group. UPDATE: Operations have begun, removing
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HMCS Preserver was Cold Moved (towed) from the Shipyards Machine Shop Wharf to Imperial Oil for Bunkers. Unlike Merchant vessels who get fueled by Algoma Dartmouth, The navy ties up directly at the pump.
BBC Holland Tied up at the Cherubini Wharf, BBC Holland is likely loading large Steel bridge components (Based on what was in their yard a few weeks ago. Cherubini specializes in heavy and light structural steel, bridges, platework, pressure vessels, transmission towers and miscellaneous fabrications, and has a wharf off
Federal Pioneer making a short stop to bunker. She is Scheduled to sail at 1700. Bunkering is the process of refueling a ship, whereby a taker (in Halifax, The Algoma Dartmouth) or a barge comes along side and transfers Fuel. For more insight on the life of a bunkerer, read
Canada Express heading to Fairview Cove.
Marine Atlantic Ferry Leif Ericson departed the Nova Dock this afternoon, for the Woodside.
The PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier) Osaka Car tied up at Fairview Cove this morning. Typically these vessels carry cars and trucks and tie up at Autoport in Eastern Passage. It is likely she is Delivering some sort of other large cargo, that is unsuitable for the facilities at Autoport.
HMCS Charlottetown Arrived back in port just after 5pm.. Not sure why.. they are currently proceeding through the narrows to the basin. UPDATE: The ship was sent to the Degausing Range to deal with a Magnetic field, which can cause problems with mines. As of 11pm, she had departed.
HMCS Charlottetown sailed just after 10am for the Mediterranean to support Canadian Interests in Libya. Good Luck, and have a safe Voyage!
High Winds again kept ships in and Away from Halifax Harbour. Ferry passengers had a Fun Commute home, with locals complaining via Facebook of sea-sickness. Canada Express and Atlantic Compass Both Sailed at 9am. Moleson Bunkered and sailed just after noon.