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Month: January 2016
The Bulker Barkald, recently made a run from Halifax to Philidephia. While in the City of brothery love, She took a new name – CSL Reliance, but Maintained her Bahamas registry. She returned to National Gypsum yesterday with her new Identity. She was built in Oshima, Japan in 2002 she
ZIM Haida working pier 42 today.
This trip she went west of Georges Island, leading to nice closeups.
The Svitzer Tugs Nerthus and Njal Returned from Milne Inlet on Bafin Island. they arrived in Halifax in June, and Sailed to Baffin Island in July. They have now likely returned to wait out the winter before returning to work up north. (the mine works all year, but only ships
Due to Wind, All Ship Movements have stopped. Atlantic Runner, Em Kea, and Afrodate are all circling. Several Suppliers and the Algoma Dartmouth have sheltered at pier 9, or at anchor in the BAsin.
CSL Atlas Arrived last week, took bunkers and has been sitting At anchor in the basin since then. She is likely awaiting orders.. As part of CSL’s International Fleet, she is Foreign registered in the Bahamas.
Atlantic Stars first Atlantic Crossing was Apparently a little rough. On Arrival in Halifax, It was discovered that the RO-RO ramp would not lower. No word on a Cause, but she is spending the night. I Should Note, that A few Issues are to be expected on the first trip,
ACL’s New Ship Atlantic Star made her first Appearance in Halifax Today. A Con-RO, the RO-RO cargo is kept centered, and containers are stored on either side. (and Above) She is loaded right to the bow, and features a blunt nose. She also took 2 tugs – g3 vessels usually
The PCTC Paganino Sailed from Autoport over the noon hour.