Scheduled to move for trials in the basin this morning, Atlantic cartier remains at the pier. The tugs Atlantic Larch and Willow have left, and It appears Atlantic Compass is anchoring in the Basin waiting for the birth to clear. Sources have indicated that the Engine on Atlantic Cartier is
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Atlantic Compass passes Atlantic Cartier, while heading outbound. Atlantic Cartier was required to wait for compass to clear the narrows.
OOCL Shanghai, Currently at anchor in the outer anchorage, is due tomorrow for Fairview. She is a new vessel server the the OOCL/Hapag-llyod Pacific East Coast Express service. Other recent additions were covered in a December Post. Probably the most exciting news is that Halifax Express will Call in Halifax
Looks like Hapag Lloyd has rotated a couple of vessels calling on Halifax. Today Marks a first time appearance for Rio De Jenaro Express. Lacking the Distinctive Hapag Lloyd markings, she is a relatively new charter from Seaspan. Another New Vessel scheduled to appear on the run is the Pusan.
With Atlantic Compass entering the Narrows outbound, OOCL Antwerp and Oakland Express Had to wait in the inner harbour for her to pass. Large vessels are restricted one direction at a time due to the Narrow passage to avoid collisions. (This rule came into effect as a result of the
AFL New England and Sichem Beijing Both arrived and went directly to anchor. Presumably the winds were too high to Tie up. OOCL Hong Kong, being considerably larger was able to tie up Without Issue.
Todays Cruise ships featured Norwegian Jewel and Explorer of the Seas. Tomorrow is an off day, With RCCL’s Jewel of the Seas due on the 22end
SE Potentia Finishing unload wind turbine parts. Gulf Spray removing garbage from the Cruise ships. London Express Departing. in a fairly rare occurrence, OOCL New York Anchored in the basin this morning until she could clear the pier. Tanker Afrodite at anchor – she is scheduled to move to IOL
Cape Mayor Called at Fairview Cove on Monday for Atlantic Container Line. She gave Her destination as Baltimore, however doesn’t seem to be listed on ACL’s Normal Schedule. She is likely filling in for a run, and time will tell if she returns on the east bound trip.
Departed Imperial Oil for Anchor to take on Supplies. She will sail later today. AFL New England Departed for Fairview Cove, for Pier 42. This is her first stop at Halterm, and shows growth in the service. You can see she has some containers from Fairview, so there is definitely