The CCGS Constable Carriere continues pre launch work. she has been rolled back to allow Hero #5 to be rolled out for painting, however this has likely been delayed due to weather.
Category: Halifax Shipyard
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Gateway, announced the acceptance of the the third of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Hero Class vessels, the CCGS Corporal Teather C.V., built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. “Our Government is proud to name our ships
Lief Erickson passing Pier 9D on her way to the Nova Dock.
Irving Shipbuilding will buy a Barrington Street water lot that has been leased from the province for $1 every five years since 1982. The lot is surrounded by a larger water lot already owned by Irving Shipbuilding. This purchase is necessary for the company to meet requirements for the federal
The Marine Atlantic Ferry Lief Ericson Arrived this morning for the Nova Dock. She proceeded directly to the basin, and anchored, presumably due to weather related delays prepairing the Nova Dock. There is no known time for the Move.
Looks like a CG Vessel was docked at Halifax Shipyards today, however it was not the Louis St Laurent. The new Corporal Teather appears to be docking, presumably to address an issue identified on trials. Update, The CCGS Louis St Laurent sailed at 1100. No destination is given UPDATE 1500
the CCGS Louis St Laurent is still in the Basin. Given the delay in the Departure of Highlanders, it may take a couple of days to adjust the Blocks in the Nova Dock before she can be docked. Shipfax however is reporting that she may be summoned to the St
Got her outbound on trials. (Below) With CCGS Louis St Laurent
well Almost… She was scheduled for an 11 am departure, however due to arriving container ship, tugs were not available untill 1230. as of 1500 she is still in the dock, with Atlantic Oak and Larch in Attendance. She Sailed Just Prior to 1600 UPDATE: AIS Shows ETA for her
Hero Class #3, CCGS Corpoal Teather C.V is currently on trials in the Bedford Basin. Photos to follow.