I have recived word that today is the Last stop in Halifax for the Renate Schulte. She is still suffering from a broken bow thruster, and needs more repair work. She is due to be replaced by the Micheal A. The Michael A is a unique ship, in that it
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The third Melfi Lines vessel Vecht Trader arrived this morning and tied up at Pier 42. This is her first trip to Halifax, and is one of the vessels replacing Marwan/Teval who went to the scrappers earlier this year. Renate Shulte sailed on Wendsday, and Heinrich J on Thursday, Both
After a layup since before christmas to repair a hole in her hull, Renate Schulte sailed this morning for Havana. She departed with the assistance of 2 tugs, which may suggest the bow thruster is still broken, however high winds would also indicate the use of tugs.
(Above) Zim New York Backing into Pier 41. It was a cold Operation for the Pilot, with -22 temps with the wind chill, they were well bundled out on the bridge wing. (Below) Hienrich J (below) Occupied Pier 42. She Appears to be unladden, so I would imagine she will
As depicted in the oil painting* Above, Novia arrived today for Melfi Lines. She is the ex Melfi Iberia, and is one of the ships replacing Teval and Marwan. Melfi Ibera was a Halifax Regular several years ago. *Crappy iphone camera photo
As reported in Early November, Melfi Lines Vessels Marwan and Teval are bound for the scrapers. Thier replacements have appered on the Schedule. Novia will appear for the first time on Dec 10, and will be followed on the 24th by Vecht Trader. Novia is actully a returning vessel, she
Thanks to Shipfax for the tip, 2 Halifax regulars, Teval and Marwan are headed to the scrappers. Both vessels run on Melfi Lines’ service to Cuba from Europe and Canada. Melfi does not own the ships, but charters them from thier owners. Expect to see 2 new vessels in the
The Marwan Sailes for Melfi Marine – one of the lines from Halifax that servers Havana Cuba. The route Originates in Italy, and Stops in Spain, before heading to Halifax, and then Havana.
Melfi Marine to drop Hailfax port for Montreal After almost 16 years Melfi Marine is dropping Halifax as a port of call in favour the Port of Montreal. Cruise season over for Halifax-built ship Pearl Seas Cruises said it had to cancel the remainder of the 2009 Eastern Canadian and