Jan Van Gent, In Halifax for Nirint. She was built in 2009, and is owned by Wagenborg Shipping
Category: General Cargo
Nils B Has been tied up at pier 25. She reportely has engine troubles. Previously she filled in for Fusion on the St Pierre run, While Fusion was being Maintained.
General Cargo Vessel STATENGRACHT arrived last night. She appears to be loading Heavy Equipment parts that arrived earlier by Rail. She Has an interesting Configuration, with 2 cranes on the Port Side, and a Single Crane, and 2 Cargo Elevators on the Starboard. STATENGRACHT was built in 2004.
Through The Train Geek I learned that 2 British Steam Locomotives would be returning to England. The First, the Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives on the 19th, and has been transferred to Trailers, presumably to be loaded on a UK Bound ACL Vessel on Monday. A second Locomotive, The Dominion of Canada
Hot on the heels of Lady Christinas Bunker stop earlier this week, Sister ship Lady Claudia Stopped this evening for bunkers. She’s Scheduled to depart at 0600 so a photo is unlikely. Above is Lady Christina on an earlier stop. UPDATE: Lady Claudia sailed on Time bound for Mosjoen,Norway.
Algoma Dartmouth Has just departed the Christina C, at anchor in the inner harbour for bunkers. She departed for Come by Chance NL after 1400.
The Eimskip vessel Skogafoss arrived for a 12 day drydock and work period. She has likely been tied up at woodside, as the Digby/St. John ferry Princess of Acadia is due today at 11 for Emegency repairs, requireing a schedule adjustment. Thanks to BayFerryMan for the Princess of Acadia Tip
Another First time caller to Halifax, Lieke is on charter to Nirint. She was Lieke here to load a special break bulk cargo, as she tied up away from container handling or dry bulk handling equipment.
The general Cargo Vessel Apollogracht tied up at Fairview Cove just after 1300, and was loaded and Ready to go by 1530. Though Mostly a Container terminal, Fairview cove does see other cargo, Mostly in the Holds Of ACL Ships; Heavy Equipment and Helicopters are common sights on the Piers there. Apollogracht
Inbound for Pier 9. She has containers on deck, But may also have Break Bulk Cargo onboard. She is due to move to Pier 30 tonight.