Fog season is upon us again. May and June are notorious for fog in Halifax, and therefore frustrating for shipwatchers. Some ships come and go, totally unseen, but others may be barely visible if the rain lets up. Grabbing the right moment for a look is largrly a matter of luck. Today's (May 31) arrival at Pier 9C, the BBC Echo, did provide a brief glance, late this afternoon when work had wound up for the day.
BBC Echo arrived from Belfast with a mixed bag of cargo - what appeared to be a transformer, which was loaded onto a rail car, and a number of white shrink wrapped objects that appear to be UFOs. It also took the opportunity to refuel from tank trucks.
The ship was built in 2010 by Estaleiros Navais deViano do Castelo in Spain. It was launched with the name Delphinus J but was renamed Industrial Echo on delivery. In 2015 it became Delphinus J again then Industrial Echo in 2016. It carried that name until 2019 when it joined BBC Chartering and the name BBC Echo was applied.
Measuring 8750 gt and 10,308 dwt it is equipped with two 250 tonne capacity cranes. As a multi-purpose, heavy lift ship it is also rated for 628 TEU.
In recent months it has made two transtlantic crossings. In March It was reported in Brazil then sailed to Trinidad and Tobago in April, and to New York April 12 to 17 and Morehead City April 28. It arrived in Montoir, France May 9 departing May 10 for Belfast, arrriving there May 19 and sailing for Halifax May 21.
The ship may have more cargo to discharge here, and if so I may add to this post later.
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