The tug Tim Mckeil spent the weekend with a barge at Fairview Cove. They appear to be handling spools of some sort, which have been at the west end of the dock for several days now. Both were gone by last night, presumably to clear space for todays arrivals of
Month: August 2015
The Platform Supply Vessel Breux tide arrived yesterday afternoon at pier 25. On charter to Atlantic Towing, She will be used for Shells Exploritory drilling program in the Shelburn Basin. The Drill Rig, Stenna Icemax is still in the Gulf of Mexico. Update 3/09: workers painted out the stern Port
Originally supposed to tie up at pier 9, she took to anchor in the basin on arrival. She may be carrying more drill pipe. UpDate: She tied up at pier 9 Monday Morning
DFO released the above picture today of yesterdays incident. Reports were of a vessel in trouble, off halifax, and CCGS Sambro Was Responding. The Sambro was noted to be in a position between Conrad’s and Lawrencetown beaches, where there appears to be a shoal. CHS Chart #4237 (Halifax Harbour and
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The Nova Dock was moved from the shipyard to Woodside at noon today. 4 Mckiel tugs had shown up in the past few days, and they appear to be working the Nova Dock. Salvor, Tim Mckeil, Beverly M1 and Lois M are all present, and tied up on the dock,
No Life Jacket Required Who needs a life jacket when you've got a good set of pants on? My good friend, Michael Carr, demonstrates the lost art of turning clothing into survival gear (in under a minute). (Note: of course, I am not advocating for not using a life jacket
The German research Vessel Maria S. Merian arrived this morning and tied up at pier 24. The Ship will be working with Dal Scientists in the Labrador Sea. On Saturday, August 22 (10-4pm) The ship will be open to the public. Visitors will have a chance to meet the crew and