Year: 2012
The USNS Grapple (T-ARS-53) is a Safeguard-class salvage ship in the United States Navy. She is homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. She is Due to Arrive Tomorrow around 0800 She was Originally Classed as a Warship, with the “USS” Designation, but was then transferred to Civilian operation with the Military sealift
The Chronicle Herald Reports: Search and rescue exercise to be held in Halifax Harbour If you see unusual activity in Halifax Harbour today, don’t panic. A large-scale search and rescue training exercise is expected to take place near McNabs Island throughout much of the day, beginning at 9 a.m. A
The CCGS Private Robertson VC, the first of the new Hero Class mid shore patrol vessels for the coast guard began trials in the Basin today. She had been tied up at pier 9 since she was launched in May. UPDATE: Addtional Photos: Better photos to hopefully follow.
The Marine Nationale De France vessel Fulmar arrived on Thursday for her annual visit. Fulmar is the French Governments marine presence in the waters off the Islands of St Pierre and Miqulon, and is used for fisheries patrol, Search and Rescue, and Law enforcement. She is a converted Fishing trawler.
The VLCC Front Crown currently at anchor today renamed to DS Crown. This probably means a change in her charter. Front list her as a managed vessel, so she may be renamed to her owner or New Manager DS-Rendite-Fonds. Her AIS Name was updated mid Afternoon, and the Name on the
The Corporal Kaeble VC was Rolled Back this morning and tarped. This is a Sure Sign that Hero Class #3 will be rolled out and Painted this weekend. I Belive Vessel #3 will be the CCGS Corporal Teather C.V.
The VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier)Front Crown at anchorage 1 for bunkers. She is Very Clearly empty. At 311,176dwt, shes big, and more then double the size of Halifax Regular Heather Knutsen which comes in at 148,644dwt. Front Crown Was Built in 1999, and is owned and operated by Frontline
SKOMVAER Made a quick stop for bunkers today. She arived this morning, and will depart later theis afternoon. Algoma Dartmouth can be seen hiding in the back.