Shes Tied up at Shelbourn ship repair, waiting for Lawers to sort things out. First Some Background. ISI finished construction of the Vessel in April 2009, conducted dock–and–sea trials, and on May 6, 2009 gave Pearl Seas written notice of completion of the trial run. During Consrtuction there were several
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HMCS Charlottetown returned to Port just after 0900, Tieing up at the Dockyard just prior to 1000. She Was welcomed by a Salute from Firebird, and a Large Crowd of Families on the pier. Charlottetown spent the Past 6 Months Off Libia, Having Departing Halifax on March 2. While on
Well, its now a case of Hurry up and wait. The Quebec based Davie Yard, Had its sale to Ontario based Upper Lakes Shipping approved Thursday, Just barely making them eligible to bid. Irving Shipbuilding, and BC based SeaSpan Have also confirmed bids. 32 boxes of bid documents were submitted,
Maiden Voyage to Halifax from Portland Maine. She appears to be unloaded.
The federal governments ship procurement process has generated lots of interest locally as the benefits to Halifax (and the Atlantic Provinces in general) if Irving Shipbuilding is awarded the contract. Lobbying efforts have so far included visits from the Premier, a Web site, and apparently now banner ad’s on Ottawa
Be on the lookout for AFL New England. Atlantic Feeder lines has announced a new service between Halifax, Boston and Portland Maine. Reports have the Service starting in the next week or so, and the Vessel is currently tied up in Portland. The Vessel (from marinetraffic.com)
HMCS Charlottetown Arrived back in port just after 5pm.. Not sure why.. they are currently proceeding through the narrows to the basin. UPDATE: The ship was sent to the Degausing Range to deal with a Magnetic field, which can cause problems with mines. As of 11pm, she had departed.
HMCS Charlottetown sailed just after 10am for the Mediterranean to support Canadian Interests in Libya. Good Luck, and have a safe Voyage!
HDMS ABSALON USS BOONE HNLMS AMSTERDAM FGS KARLSRUHE FGS SPESSART Several other American Ships arrived as well this morning and tied up at the ocean terminals.
Named after the flag ship at the Battle of Traflger, HMS Ark Royal is also the Current Royal Navy Flag Ship. She arrived in Halifax this morning with several other British warships (tied up at the Ocean Terminals) for the International Fleet review. She (and many others) will be open