I have heard a report that a rudder was sighted on the 102 heading into halifax. If it was I didn’t See it. The Rudder is definitely gone. Compared to this morning, the Ship is ballasted down Bow First.
Author: PeterZ
(Above) Daylight Reveals that as of 9 am, there is no rudder.
The Disabled tanker Australian Spirit was moved with tugs from basin anchorage to the New Pier 9 Expansion. The Transfer operation with American Spirit completed this Afternoon, and She saild for New York around 1600. Tugs Atlantic Larch, Willow and Fir were in attendance, as was the Naval Tug Glenevis,
Todays G6 Service Arrival is the APL Scotland. Built in 2001 by Samsung Heavy industries in Korea. She carries 5514 teu. This is her first visit to Halifax.
The Australian Spirit is now anchored in the Bedford Basin. there are conflicting reports that she either outright lost her rudder,or its hard to port. Given the work the stern tug did, and the vessels track, it would seem that the rudder is hard over, and not missing. The tanker
(Above) Emerging from the fog off Ives Knoll (Below) Approaching the Cable Wharf. (Above) Lead tug Venture Sea from Scunda, (Below) Atlantic towing tugs Fir, Willow and Larch Steer.
CBC News is reporting the Navy has removed the Fire tug Firebird form service and declared her surplus. Dec 4 was the last day she operated. Built in 1978, she was slated to be replaced with new harbour tugs, though that contract has yet to be tendered. The navy Cut
The crude oil carrier Australian Spirit is apparently in trouble off Halifax and is need of a tow. She sailed from Staten Island NY on the 4th, bound for York. She reportedly lost stearing last night, Aprox 75km off Chubecto head. (Above) Position as of 1500 AST 10/12/14 I Know
Strong winds and rains have shutdown pilotage operations outside the harbour. Zim Texas appears to have anchored in the outer anchorage, and tankers Heather Knudsen and Serifos are circling. (Serifos had been at anchor after offloading at Tufts Cove over the weekend) Fusion is also out there.