September, 1988 at Vestfjorden, off the Norwegian coast The ship on the port side of Perserver is HNoMS Trondheim. Penelope was attempting to come along side, and reduce power when one of the throtles got stuck in the Open position, causing her to turn in front of preserver.
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Thanks to HRM fire buffs for informing us that halifax crews from university ave were paged out to a ship fire just after noon. The fire is reported extinguished, and smoke is being cleared. Given the location of the crews it’s likely the ship was at the ocean terminals suggesting
The TSB released its report into the loss of the tow of the Lubov Orlova. it makes for an interesting read – the planning for the journey was suspect, as was the tug, which was laid up for a period prior to use, and bareboat chartered by Orlova’s owner. The
The Nova Scotia Government today announced that RJ MacIsaac Construction, an Antigonish-based company, was awarded the contract to remove the ship by November. The work is estimated to cost $11.9 million. RJ MacIsaac Construction was one of seven companies that responded to the Request for Proposals (RFP) in March. The
The Marshal Islands Flagged tanker Helit Bay is reported aground Between Trois Rivers and Quebec City. She was bound for Montreal From Terneuzen Holland loaded with Urea. It is unclear if she is leaking. Tugs have been Dispatched and will attempt to re-float her on the next high tide. Trois-Rivers
So I started out to make a list of the top 10 incidents I’ve covered. This didnt work out so well, since there seem to be so many, So Instead, I present 9 types of assorted Pearls at Sea 1. Damaged Cargo/Containers During Handling A Container being unloaded failed, Causing
You Can find our Full Coverage of the HMCS Athabaskan Tow Here The Canadian Press was able to get the May 2013 report into the tow issues with HMCS Athabaskan. I have not seen the report, so the info below is from the CP Piece. The report, obtained under access-to-information law,
DND was fined 1$ and mandated to donate $20,000 to the Coastal Research Network and $7,500 to the Environmental Damages Fund as punishment for a March 2011 Spill, while fueling at Imperial Oil. Aprox 14,000 litres of marine diesel fuel was discharged, but caused no damage to the shore or
A photo Via Canadian Press from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission shows the dropped Flat with the HEX Cylinders in the hold of the ship. See Also The failed Container after removal and our initial Report
One of the victems of last weeks wind was Edge Marines Tug Gulf Spray. She was blown under the stern of the Cabot at pier 9, and was badly damaged. (Below) She was hauled out at pier 25 this afternoon. Edge Marine has the contract for removing Garbage from Cruise