It Was announced that the bulk of a 300 million dollar loan for improvements to the halifax shipyard would be for the replacement of the Scotia Dock II. It appears that the First step – the Scrapping of the Scotia Dock II is underway. It was noticed that Her Canadian
Month: July 2012
The Farley Mowat is a vessel that belonged to the Sea Shepard Conservation Society. She was arrested for interfering with the seal hunt. after Sea Shepard failed to pay fines and bills accrued by the vessel, the court ordered her sold. She was sold, Spent a brief period tied up
Atlantic Towings New Offshore Vessel now has a name – Atlantic Kestrel. Atlantic Towing plans to take acceptance of the vessel September 1. We previously reported on the Purchase on July 16th – Atlantic towing Buys a new Boat JD Irving Photo
HMCS Ville De Quebec, USS De Wert and USS Hurricane departed this morning for a 10 week great lakes Tour. HMCS Moncton and HMCS Summerside will also be in the Lakes this Summer, and will appear at a few dates. The Ships will return to Halifax in October, where they
I have up to 20 spots available on the MAKO II to view the parade of sail. Pickup Location and time are to be determined, but we need at least 10 people to go. a $20 Contribution covers boat expenses. email info@halifaxshippingnews.ca to claim your spot. I’ll need to know
USCGC Eagle Arrived yesterday morning. She was Saluted by Firebird as she rounded Georges Island.
Yesterday saw the arrival of the USS De Wert (Above, An Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate) and USS Hurricane (A Coastal Patrol Boat), who will be embarking on a great lakes tour with HMCS Ville de Quebec. USS Scranton, A Los Angeles Class Submarine also Arrived, and Tied up a