After a bit of a Lull, the parade of Product Tankers continues. Today brought 2 arrivals, one after each other. Nord Steady (Above) was the second vessel to arrive, And anchored in the Basin for CFIA Gypsy Moth Inspection. She was built by STX in 2013, and operates for Nordane.
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The Suezmax Crude Carrier Cap Georges arrived this afternoon in ballast for pier 27/28. This suggests she is here for some repairs, Likely caused by ice, as her previous port was the Ultramar refinery in Levis PQ. She was built by Samung in Geoje, South Korea in 1998, and Works
The John 1 is still tied up in Argentia while crews asses damage and decide what to do. The earl grey has departed Argentia and returning back to ice patrol The Ryan Leet and Atlantic Fir are still on stand by due to the storm system. The Atlantic Fir was
Car Carrier Hoegh Beijing Arrived this morning. built by Xiamen Shipbuiliding Industry in China in 2010, she can carry 4300 cars, making her one of the smaller modern PCTC’s to call. (Above) Taking Tugs just off Ives Knoll
The CCGS Terry Fox Moved to Imperial Oil this morning to take on Bunkers. A few Notes – I Speculated that perhaps the Louis St Laurent, and Terry Fox would be sent to the great lakes region. This is unlikely as the Seaway maximum draft is 26’6″ and The Terry
this afternoon brought the departure of the CCGS Henry Larsen. She Departed the Dartmouth Coast Guard Base, proceeded to the basin, turned just past BIO and headed out to sea. Her destination is unclear, she may be heading back to Newfoundland, or posibly the St Lawrence/ great lakes region.
The Minister of Fisheries today issued a statement promising more ice breaking resources to the great lakes.The statement reads in part This year’s frigid temperatures have led to ice conditions that have not been seen in the Great Lakes or Eastern Canada in decades, which are having a direct adverse
The Bluenose was Launched on this day in 1921. She wrecked January 28, 1946, off I’le la Vache Haiti working as a freighter hauling bananas in the west indies. Find more Bluenose posts from Halifax Shipping News
CSL America’s New Geared Bulk Carrier CSL Tacoma arrived this morning and anchored in the basin. Built in 2013, she is one of CSL’s New Trillium Class. CSL Tacoma is the last of the order, and departed Chengxi Shipyard in Jiangyin, China on October 12 en route to Port McNeill, British
The CCGS Henry Larsen Put into port today and tied up at Imperial Oil. She normally operates in the Newfoundland Region, and likely just needs to top up the tanks. The Henry Larsen has not been to Halifax within the last 5-6 years. UPDATE: After Fueling, Henry Larsen Moved to