The new to Mckeil Marine tug, Beverly M1 arrived in Halifax yesterday evening. The tug is registered in St. Johns NF, and is assigned to Mckeil’s project fleet. She arrived to move one of McNally’s Construction Barges. Mckeil tugs are common sights in Halifax, with Florance M, Evans Mckeil and
Rumor has it Cabot is bound for Turkish scrappers. The Oceanex Vessel was replaced by the new build Connraiga, and has been offered for sale. She is currently tied up at Pier 9. As of writing, she is still registered in Canada.
Tomorrow morning brings the scheduled arrival of USCGC Tahoma. Based in New Hampshire, she is a Sister vessel to USCGC Campbell who was here last week. USCGC Tahoma was last in halifax in February 2012
Hero #9 is lined up on the launch ways ready to go. No word on when the launch will occur, but the yard likely wants her out of the way so they can complete demolition of the assembly hall. When the CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M Launches, she will be the last vessel
APL Coral not only didn’t sail as scheduled from Fairview cove yesterday,but this morning she moved forward a birth. The move was to facilitate todays arrival of Oakland Express. APL Coral’s departure was delayed due to leaking cargo forming a minor spill. Atlantic Industrial Cleaners have be contacted to do
(Above)OKHTA BRIDGE waits her turn at anchor. She will be taking the Spot of Products tanker MR KENTAURUS (below) at IOL when she departs for anchor later today. UPDATE: The Swap Occurred around 4 pm
Asian Emperor departed Fairview Cove at 13:30, bound for sea. She Gave New York as her destination with an eta of 1000 on the 5th
HMCS Protecteur was returning to its homeport of CFB Esquimalt, B.C., when at 10:20 p.m. Pacific Standard Time yesterday, HMCS Protecteur contacted the Regional Joint Operations Centre (RJOC), located at Maritime Pacific Headquarters (MARPAC) at CFB Esquimalt, B.C., to report a fire onboard the vessel. The fire was in the
(Above) Firebird Sprays a salute, (below) Crew on deck for Homecoming.