HMCS Bras d’Or (FHE 400) was a hydrofoil that served in the Canadian Forces from 1968 to 1971. During sea trials in 1969, the vessel exceeded 63 knots (117 km/h; 72 mph), making her the fastest warship in the world. The vessel was built from 1960 to 1967 for the
Year: 2013
On September 9, 2013, the CCG helicopter, operating from the CCGS Amundsen on an ice reconnaissance mission in the M’Clure Strait north of Banks Island, Northwest Territories, was involved in an accident and sank. None of the three persons on board the helicopter survived. The TSB investigation team will arrive
(Above) Massdam backs out of Pier 34 as Eurodam (bellow) comes off the pier. Massdam Headed Out to sea, While Eurodam rounded Georges. (Below)Norwegian Gem, comes off the dock as well, after Eurodam
The products tanker THALASSA DESGAGNES Tied up at Ultramar wharf (Above), Just in infornt of the PCTC ASIAN EMPEROR at Autoport .
(Left and Below) the Newly Launched CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV and (Right and Bottom) CCGS G. Peddle undergoing finishing touches at Pier 9
I Have received word that that CCGS Earl Gray Allied with the dock at BIO Yesterday. Apparently the Bow Has some damage. UPDATE: looks like the Dock took the worst of it. There is a small dent on the Bow, and a long ed streak on the dock and 2
Another Non Con-RO vessel making the rounds for ACL. This time the Harmony N. Cyprus Flagged, she was built in 2006 by the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea and Operated as Maersk Jakarta before becoming Harmony N. She is Rated at 2800teu. She sailed at 16:30
I have received word that the Imperial Oil refinery is due to be shutdown by Mid Week. More details to follow.
Update: You DID! The McLaren Family had front row seats for the launch. More details to follow. I have been contacted this afternoon by Canadian Heroes, who are attempting to enable the family of Corporal McLaren M.M.V to Come to Halifax (from Peterbrough) to view the launch of the Hero
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30. You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)