This past week saw Athabaskan tied up at imperial oil to be fueled. This is presumably a pre-requisite for testing engines and mechanical systems. Yesterday it was reported she returned from some sea trials, so she is able to get out and sail on her own now.
Month: June 2013
The Chronicle Herald is reporting that the Federal Governmnet has announced 488 million dollars to procure new vessels for the Coast Guard. Minister MacKay made the announcement during the 2013 Mari-Tech Conference, an annual event providing marine engineers and those in the marine industrial community with opportunities to develop their
Today: Travestern, Sister Alsterstern was here 2 weeks ago. Given her low freeboard, she appears to be loaded, Given her last destination was St John’s, she is likely carying refined product for the Ultramar facility, or is here to get bunkers before hading back to Newfoundland and points north.
The APL Cyprine Arrived around 10 pm last night, and is the first vessel to reach Halifax on the New G6 Service. She sailed Just after noon today, bound for New Jersey. Halifax previously had visits from Hapag Llyoyd vessels Dalian Express and Yantain Express, which will be assigned to
Readers of Gacptain’s Maritime Monday feature will noticae that today features an Article on Concrete Ships throughout the years.. Probably unknown to most, Halifax has a Fero-cement Sailboat.
It was announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in a replacement vessel for the federally-owned MV Princess of Acadia. Economic Action Plan 2013 provided funding for the new vessel and costs associated with acquiring the vessel. The procurement process to be launched soon will involve the identification and assessment
the genearal Cargo Vessel FLORIJNGRACHT is currently inbound to anchor for Asian Gypsy Mothe Inspection. She is sheduled to sail at 13:30 Photos to follow
Looks like Imperial Oil is hutting down the refinery, and Converting to a terminal operation, Like Ultramar did previously. this means that Imperial Oil will basically operate a tank farm which recives refined product by tanker, and then distributes it, by tanker, truck or Rail. This will also mean an
Sailing vessel Lola was being sailed, by Maarten Klinkenbijl, Danielle Stolwijk thier Son (born on the trip) and cat. They have a website about thier journey from Holland, Around the world, and finally up to halifax. You can find them at http://www.maartendaanopzee.nl/. Incidently, the Boat is for Sale. 165000Euro.