(Above) Maersk Katalin Departed for CURACAO. (Below) Thorm Thyra Arrived prior to Katalin’s departure and circled in the inner harbour until the birth was free.
Month: February 2014
word has reached me that the PCTC Asian Emperor currently at pier 27 has sustained significant damage to her one of her decks. This is likely the result of cargo breaking loose and shifting. Asian Emperor arrived on the 15th UPDATE: SEVERAL large John Deer farm tractors (completely demolished), massive
The German Replenishment ship FGS Bonn is currently outside the Harbour, and is likely here for a visit. Bonn is one of 3 Berlin Class AOR’s (Sister Frankfurt Am Main Has been to Halifax twice before) and the Model for Canada’s New Joint Support Ships. UPDATE – She Appears to
The tanker Perseus N Departed the Basin this morning to tie up at Tuffts cove. She Spun around in the Narrows, and tied up bow facing north. The Power plant located there originally burned bunker oil, but was updated to burn natural gas. It retains the ability to burn oil,
Last night saw 5 Products tankers riding out the weather in the Basin. Algoma Dartmouth Moved to Pier 9, and Atlantic Oak was tied up at Fairview Cove. Left to right SeaPride, Maersk Katalin, Cielo Di Salerno, and Perseus N. Havelstern Sailed early this morning.
Jaya Holdings Limited, has delivered its second new build ice class anchor handling tug supply vessel to Atlantic Towing Limited. The 16,000 BHP vessel was delivered on 7 February 2014 in Singapore and was christened the “Atlantic Merlin” at a naming ceremony held earlier today. She was previously known as
With hero #8 rolled out, today brought the opening of the doors offering a peak at hero #9. She will likely be rolled out for painting at some point this weekend, though that may be dependent on the forecast. Hero #9, the CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M.,is named after Canadian Army
Tanker AlgoNova was towed into port this afternoon By Atlantic Elm. She is bound for Woodside, but will probably be moved to the Nova Dock. Damage is probably quite severe, if she was towed from Sydney to Halifax. AlgoNova reported a fire on Jan 19, and requested assistance. She proceeded
The US NTSB released its report into the Sinking of the Bounty. The Bounty was Built in Lunenburg for the 1962 MGM Movie. You can find all our coverage of the Sinking Here (Above: Bounty from tall ships 2009 Below: from Tallships 2012, 2 months before her sinking) From the
Woodward group Tanker Havelstern emerged from the NovaDock this afternoon, Just over a month after entering. Tugs Atlantic Larch and Atlantic Willow helped her out, and dead ship moved her to Ocean Terminals. Photos to follow