2 Export Locomotives arrived on Flatcars to the Rockingham Yard yesterday. The units are painted for Vale and appear to be destined for a mine in Brazil. As they lack trucks, The Units are likley bound for a Narrow Gague Route. Expect a Jumbo Shipping Vessel in the Comming weeks.
Month: March 2012
Thanks to Bay ferry Man to alerting me to addtional photos of the 2 ferries on the beach in alang. From a Site called MidShipCentury, who specializes in salvage of fixtures from scrapped ships. Caribou in Feb 2012: Smallwood in Feb 2012:
The original Bluenose wrecked off Haiti in 1946, while working as a frighter. The working Sail tradition in parts of the Caribian is still in existance to this day long after large motorized ships have become commonplace, However this tradition is vansihing. This Film explores the History. For more visit
Hapag-Lloyd has another new charter ship on the PAX Service; America Express. She is Owned by Wan Hai Shipping,of Singapore, who has an extensive charter fleet with vessels chartered to most major lines. She Carries a Hapag Llyod name, but is still in her Parents Paint. She previously operated as
The Tall ships are coming July 19 – 23. While the details of the Nova Scotia stops are thin, The American stops feature a significant Non-sail naval presence to commemorate the war of 1812 along with the Tall ships themselves. Though not confirmed for Halifax, these are some likely Sail
Onego Merchant has been tied up at pier 27 for the past few days. this pier typically handles break bulk cargo where the Onego merchant is currently tied up, however the fact that the cranes are swung out of the way indicates she may move up to the Grain Elevator
A rare site in the inner harbour, HMCS Ville De Quebec launched her Seaking. Canadian vessels usually take on their helecopters offshore, just after exiting port.
Atlantic Superior moving dead ship with tugs from Pier 9 to Pier 25. She needed to move to make room for the BBC Plata. Dead ship refers to the fact that the ship is not powered, and appears to be running a generator aft of the bridge. She recently came
Inbound for Pier 9. She has containers on deck, But may also have Break Bulk Cargo onboard. She is due to move to Pier 30 tonight.
Seawaves is reporting that German frigates FGS Emden (F210)and FGS Hessen (F221) With Supply Ship FGS Frankfurt am Main (A1412) will be visiting Halifax in May. FGS Frankfurt am Main (Photo Above) was previously here in May 2009. Dates to Follow when Known