The Woodward Group, Coastal Shipping Ltd tanker
Havelstern arrived for bunkers and anchored in Bedford Basin this morning. The ship is one of three sisters acquired by Woodward to transport fuel in Newfoundland, Labrador and the far north. All three were acquired form Rigel Tankers in Germany, first to arrive was
Alsterstern in July 2001, then
Havelstern in September 2011 and
Travestern in March of this year. At 11,423 gross tons and 17,080 deadweight, they are able to reach many of the smaller ports.
They generally work seasonally and layup for the winter, and are reactivated in spring for northern work. Last year
Havelstern arrived in Halifax on June 28. This year it has already made one trip to Saint John, NB, loading a cargo to PEI. It is likely to load at Ultramar before sailing.
