The 2014 Halifax Cruise Schedule was released, and Begins on May 4th with the arrival of Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity, and ends Nov 15th with First time visitor Hamburg. Additional inaugural calls of ships visiting Halifax for the first time in 2014 include Celebrity Infinity Carnival Splendor Seabourn Quest Crystal Serenity
The CCGS Captain Goddard M.S.M was rolled out on Monday, after the launching of the CCGS M. Charles Saturday night. With the rollout having occurred, demolition of the remainder of the building can continue, and was quickly resumed this past week. Unlike the previous vessels, she was painted while
Yesterday saw the Departure of the FGS Bonn from the dockyard. Today brought the arrival of USCGC Campbell. Campbell was last in Halifax back in Nov 2011. Us Budget constraints have reduced visits by US vessels in Recent years. Approximately 900 personnel from the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian
The 7th Hero Class vessel CCGS A LEBLANC began sea trials on Monday. photos to follow.
Monday Night, Asian Emperor moved to Fairview Cove. I am told no cargo operations are underway, however repairs to the ship are occurring with various welders working on the vessel. For people with cars on this vessel, it seems unlikely that any vehicles will be transferred to the Don Juan,
Another Small General Cargo vessel with Rails for CN. Like other rail deliveries, this vessel features dual cranes, and a box type open hold. Previous rail posts can be found here. Onego Vessels are regular callers in Halifax.
Hero #9, still in the Shop has been painted. As its the Last ship, and the building is coming down when complete, i assume they didn’t care about getting paint everywhere. Hero #8 M.Charles, is due to be launched tomorrow Night, at 11pm.
German Naval Supply Ship FGS Bonn Arrived this morning for a port visit. She spent the past few days circling outside the harbour. Bonn is of the base design for the new JSS to be built under the NSPS. German Naval Supply Ship FGS Bonn is currently approaching the Pilot
(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.
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