A photo Via Canadian Press from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission shows the dropped Flat with the HEX Cylinders in the hold of the ship. See Also The failed Container after removal and our initial Report
Year: 2014
The Ottawa Citizen is reporting that HMCS Iroquois Suffered stress cracks in her superstructure, while on recent exercises, and as a result will be restricted in heavy seas. Engineers are still evaluating the damage, however if the damage is significant, This will likely lead to the decommissioning of the Iroquois.
I cant recall A time there were so many vessels moving in the harbour at once. 1. Jana Desgagnes (Above) Moved from the Basin to Ultramar Dock In Eastern Passage 2. Cartagena (above) departed the Ultramar Dock for Sea . Outbound She Passed the Victorious and John J Carrick who moved
Word has reached me that the 2nd Mate On the Pacific ocean, currently at anchor in the harbour, is seeking asylum. reportedly he called Halifax traffic from a Handheld Radio and reported that he was being detained. The RCMP is reportedly Boarding the Vessel Now. The Vessel Originally put in
The Chronicle Herald today announced the return of CMA CGM to Halifax with the doubling of the weekly Maersk Service. CMA CGM Currently book space on the Maersk St Laurent Service, but will be adding their own vessel to the rotation. Unlike what The Herald reported however – The St
(Top) The unladen Pacific Ocean for CFIA Inspection (Below) The Well Laden Frio Kyknos is actually a refrigerated Cargo Ship. Though she looks relatively Modern, Being built in 1993. The Derrecks rather then cranes on deck are a tipoff they seemed to be preferred for cargo handling on these vessels.
The Ice class tanker Jana Desgagnes went to anchor in the basin this afternoon. She was recently reported to be stuck in ice off Corner Brook,so she may have ice damage as well. Ironically, A better photo will be coming. Ice is making travel difficult.
One of the victems of last weeks wind was Edge Marines Tug Gulf Spray. She was blown under the stern of the Cabot at pier 9, and was badly damaged. (Below) She was hauled out at pier 25 this afternoon. Edge Marine has the contract for removing Garbage from Cruise
The small general cargo ship Anne arrived this morning. She is likely filling in for Fusion on the St. Pierre run as she is still out with engine troubles. Similar vessel Nils B filled in for a few weeks last year when Fusion was having a maintenance period.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada today Released its investigation report into the 2013 striking of HMCS Winnipeg by the US Flagged stern trawler American Dynasty in Esquimalt, BC you can find the report here if you forget the incident, we mentioned it April 2013 when it occurred (with video)