Shipfax is reporting that the tow line parted today setting HMCS Athabaskan adrift of Scatrie Island, where the M/V Miner is grounded on shore. Athabaskan was towed into Sydney by the backup tug Andre H, and is reported to be safe. For more see shipfax http://shipfax.blogspot.ca/2012/12/hmcs-athabaskan-tow-in-trouble.html Addtional update from shipfax
Category: tugs
HMCS Athabaskan left Port Weller last night, crossed Lake Ontario today, and is now in the Saint Lawrence seaway. Athabaskan sailed to Port Weller for a scheduled work interval when the seaway opened in march, but the refit ran long, and she must now be towed to Halifax before the
The Department of National Defence (DND) intends to replace its fleet of large tugs currently deployed in both HMC Dockyards Halifax in Nova Scotia and Esquimalt in British Columbia. It is expected that the requirement will provide for the construction, test, trial and delivery of six large tugs. The large
The Government of Canada Issued a tender on Merx to have HMCS Athabaskan towed back to Halifax. She departed in the March for Port Weller Dry Dock for a Maintinance period. It looks like the work will not be complete in time for the closing of the seaway Dec 30th,
Canadian registered tug William J. Moore and barge McClearys Spirit. It is Speculated that both are about to be re-flagged, after being laid up in Quebec for several months. See More at Tugfax
Reports are that the Bennington Group, who was contracted to remove the M/V Miner from Scaterie island has pulled out. The Miner was being towed to Turkey for scrapping when the tow line parted and she ran aground. Given the closesness to winter, Miner will likely remain where she is
Above – A daylight Shot. Bellow – A Shot From the Bridge, as the Bunker Barge comes along side with tug assistance
This afternoon we will see Bunkering – US Style. In Halifax (And much of the rest of the world im told) Bunkering is done from a smallish dedicated Tanker – such as our own Algoma Dartmouth, and the NT Dartmouth before that. The shuttle tankers Kometik and Mattea will be
Eileen Mcallister Just after connecting the tow. Atlantic Towing moved the Scotia Dock II to the inner harbour (below) where the tow was connected .
The Tug Eileen McAllister arrived this morning and tied up next to the Scotia Dock II. As previously reported, She will be towed to florida for scrapping. No departure date has been set, But with relatively good weather and low tides, expect a departure with in the next few days.