Head over to ShipFax and read his Piece – “It Could Happen Again” late on Nov4, OOCL Oakland Outbound lost power in the Narrows. An incident was averted thanks to the use of a tethered tug that was able to stear the ship and stop the ship. Probably the worst
Category: container ship
This Morning brought the Maiden Arrival in Halifax of Singapore Express, Now serving on the PAX Service. She is Owned by Costamare Shipping of Greece and is on long term charter to Hapag Llyod. At 4890TEU, She is a Panamax Vessel, and the same class as Oakland Express and New
Today saw a traffic jam at Fairview Cove. APL Belgium arrived just after noon and anchored. Kobe Express arrived just after 3pm and also headed to anchor. (Foreground). Both vessels were waiting for Oakland express to depart, which occurred just after 6pm, the two vessels then tied up along side.
The container ship FRITZ REUTER Arrived on the 27th for Melfi lines. She is running as a replacement for the Michael A. It is unclear if this is a permenant change or if the Michael A will return to the route. The ship was built in 2006 and is named for
Oceanex Connaigra Arrived last night, Discharged her cargo, and Sailed for Montreal this morning. Oceanex Sanderling is due to depart the Nova Dock tomorrow Morning. Oceanex Cabot does not appear on the schedule after it completes its next voyage.
Yesterdays Zim Arrival
Oceanex Connaigra spent yesterday tied up at Pier 21. She Hosted media Tours in the morning, and a commissioning reception in the Evening. She moved to anchor at 9pm, and will returned to load at Pier 36 when Fusion Autoport after the PCTC Aida Departed for pier 31 around 11am.
Today Brought the second trip of the Oceanex Connaigra. Arriving around noon, she backed into Pier 36. Below is a night shot while she was loading last week.
(Above) ZIM Mediterranean was in port on the 9th. She is quite high in the water due to a high tide, and a light load. (Below) ZIM Monaco Arrived this morning, The crews begin at 8am, and had just arrived at the cranes when this was taken. Recent ZIM Visits
the new build Oceanex Connaigra Arrived in Halifax on her maiden revenue voyage and tied up at Autoport. She Was recently delivered from the builders in Germany, and is filling in For Oceanex Sanderling who will be heading to the NovaDock on the 13th. After Sanderling’s work period, Oceanex Connaigra