Several warships sailed from Halifax, today, to participate in a Task Group Exercise (TGEX) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, 2013. The TGEX is part of NORAD exercise Amalgam Dart which runs from Dec. 3-5, practicing interoperability between the RCN, RCAF, and USAF. RCN ships participating in the TGEX include
The Times Colonist of Victoria is reporting that HMCS Chicoutimi will enter the water today after completing her refit. She Departed Halifax in April 2009 for BC for repairs. UPDATE: Photo Left via RCN – HMCS Chicoutimi rests on a floating dry dock in preparation for return to water, a
Oceanex’s new vessel pulled in To port yesterday and tied up at pier 25. She is reported to have an issue with one of her propellors. It is unclear if repairs can be made at pier 25 or if she will require the nova dock. The Connaigra runs the Montreal to
Circa 1942, From the Library and Archives Canada
Head over to ShipFax and read his Piece – “It Could Happen Again” late on Nov4, OOCL Oakland Outbound lost power in the Narrows. An incident was averted thanks to the use of a tethered tug that was able to stear the ship and stop the ship. Probably the worst
With the Departure last Thursday of the Holiday Island from the Nova Dock, Space was freed up for the Woodward Group Coastal Shipping Ltd tanker Travestern to enter this morning. Photos to Follow.
This Morning brought the Maiden Arrival in Halifax of Singapore Express, Now serving on the PAX Service. She is Owned by Costamare Shipping of Greece and is on long term charter to Hapag Llyod. At 4890TEU, She is a Panamax Vessel, and the same class as Oakland Express and New
MSM Don Arrived earlier in the week with another load of rails for CN. Based on photos on Marine traffic, the 2 cranes are a recent edition within the last year, as they are absent in 2011 photos
The British Diving Support Vessel Wellservicer made a brief appearance in Halifax yesterday, spending just under 11 hours tied up at Woodside. She sailed Just before 10pm. She recently completed work in the Whiterose field off Newfoundland, and Is now going to be used to perform the following operations on
The province and STM Quest Inc. have signed an agreement to support a new cruise ferry in Yarmouth, to begin in May 2014. The province has received a signed copy of the agreement and amendments from STM Quest Inc. The company has committed to a May start. The province and