The Mckeil tug Lois M arrived over the weekend with the Barge Nunavut Spirit. The tug has been working with the Hebron offshore project, and is likely here to pick up parts from Cherubini in Dartmouth. The Tug was Built in Japan in 1991 as Lambert, and was Acquired in
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The tug Janus Tied up at Pier 9 forward of the Australian Spirit. Janus was contracted to tow the Australian Spirit to a ship Yard in Portugal to have a new rudder fitted. The Tug Arrived Early in the Morning on the 5th. She is a relatively New Build, and
The Tug Spanish Mist is currently nestled up at pier 24. She arrived Saturday from a work period in Methegan. The tug formerly worked for Fundy Gypsum, and was used to assist ships tieing up at their Hantsport. Dock. When that operation shut down in 2011, the tug was sold.
Today Brought about a Florida Aquarium Shipspotting Dolphin watching cruise. The dolphins were found playing in the bow wake of the Articulated tug/barge OSG Independence/ OSG243. (Above) Close up of the Tug (Bellow) Full view of the whole unit. More Shippspotting Posts to follow..
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
The team that escorted the John 1 is on standby pending a decision on her state, and where she should be repaired. (Above) Ryan Leet (Aft) and Atlantic Fir (Forward) Pier side. (Below) CCGS Earl Grey at the front of the group.
The Articulated Tug And Barge Victorious with John J Carrick have been frequent visitors to Halifax over the years. Typically they are delivering liquid Asphalt to the McAsphalt Dock in Eastern Passage. This year, they spent the winter in halifax, arriving on January 23rd. They served as a supply base for
The NYK line PCTC Aquarious Leader tied up at Autoport. She is a regular caller to autoport, as part of NYK RORO’s USCX service. She was built in 2008 and can carry 5980 cars. The observant of you may notice a more head on angle then normal. The Tug Victorious
The 600′ bulk carrier M/V John 1 went aground ~1.6KM from the community of Rose Blanche Newfoundland this afternoon just after 1330. 23 crew were evacuated by helicopter after issue ing a distress call. One assumes they will attemp to tow the vessel off the rocks next high tide. The
The new to Mckeil Marine tug, Beverly M1 arrived in Halifax yesterday evening. The tug is registered in St. Johns NF, and is assigned to Mckeil’s project fleet. She arrived to move one of McNally’s Construction Barges. Mckeil tugs are common sights in Halifax, with Florance M, Evans Mckeil and