(Above) Massdam backs out of Pier 34 as Eurodam (bellow) comes off the pier. Massdam Headed Out to sea, While Eurodam rounded Georges. (Below)Norwegian Gem, comes off the dock as well, after Eurodam
Author: PeterZ
The products tanker THALASSA DESGAGNES Tied up at Ultramar wharf (Above), Just in infornt of the PCTC ASIAN EMPEROR at Autoport .
(Left and Below) the Newly Launched CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV and (Right and Bottom) CCGS G. Peddle undergoing finishing touches at Pier 9
I Have received word that that CCGS Earl Gray Allied with the dock at BIO Yesterday. Apparently the Bow Has some damage. UPDATE: looks like the Dock took the worst of it. There is a small dent on the Bow, and a long ed streak on the dock and 2
Another Non Con-RO vessel making the rounds for ACL. This time the Harmony N. Cyprus Flagged, she was built in 2006 by the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea and Operated as Maersk Jakarta before becoming Harmony N. She is Rated at 2800teu. She sailed at 16:30
I have received word that the Imperial Oil refinery is due to be shutdown by Mid Week. More details to follow.
Update: You DID! The McLaren Family had front row seats for the launch. More details to follow. I have been contacted this afternoon by Canadian Heroes, who are attempting to enable the family of Corporal McLaren M.M.V to Come to Halifax (from Peterbrough) to view the launch of the Hero
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30. You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)
McNally Construction is running their slipforming rig at pier 9 forming new Caseons for the New Pier 8 at Halifax Shipyard. This pier will form the laydown area. Once begun, the concrete has to be poured continuously until complete. The Pier then Sets, and is towed to its final location
Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched. Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc can be seen