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No anomoly
Those who consult the AIS maps for activity in Halifax harbour may have noted that a Smart Atlantic meteorogical / oceanographic buoy has been showing up on Pier 9B in recent days. This what it looks...
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Big Box Arrival - Carpathia, USCG, and ZIM
The were three items of note from Halifax today August 23. In order of occurrence they were:USCG TybeeThe United States Coast Guard's cutters (all their craft are called cutters*) visit Halifax...
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Anchors Aweigh - updated
There was much activity in the port today (August 24) with ships at both container terminals, Autoport, and Gold Bond Gypsum. Most noticeable however were the two ships at anchor in the lower harbour,...
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Ships in Pairs
There were two Holland America Line cruise ships in port today, August 25, and both sailed in the late afternoon.First to go was Zaandam one of the most frequent callers in the cruise season.It was...
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Liberty
It was back into the weeds and wildflowers again to get a photo of the US flag autocarrier Liberty which arrived at Autoport this morning (August 26) from Southampton. [See the August 23 post for...
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A Summer Sunday Summary
There was a fair amount of activity in the harbour today (Aunday, August 28), including an abundance of pleasure craft. The last weekend before Labour Day weekend (which marks the traditional end of...
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All Sorts
There was all sorts of shipping activity in Halifax today, August 29, - here is a sampling:There were two cruise ships alongside at Pier 20 and Pier 22, both regulars, the Zaandam and the Celebrity...
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Pax and Box
The two main "commodities" in the port of Halifax in the autumn of the year are passengers (Pax) and containers (Boxes). The cruise lines try to avoid the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico and...
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CMA CGM "Big Box Boat"
There are Big Box stores and there are Big Box Boats. One of the latter arrived in Halifax early this morning September 1, and tied up at the PSA Halifax Atlantic Gateway. CMA CGM Corte Real at...
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Good Bye to Summer (Bay)
A fixture in Halifax harbour from 2004 to 2018 is en route to new owners in Toronto. The Summer Bay dates from 1997 when it was built by Gatherall's Boat Tours in Bay Bulls, NL. At some point it...
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First timer
What I believe to be the first ship to call in Halifax flying the flag of Bangladesh arrived this morning, September 2. Banglar Agrajatra is a tanker operated by the state owned Bangladesh Shipping...
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Two by Two
Two PCTCsThe first arrival in Halifax this morning, September 3, was the Pure Car and Truck Carrier Themis, from the usual ports of Zeebrugge, Bremerhaven and Southampton. A Wilhelmsen ship, it is...
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Three by Two
Today (September 5) was the first "three ship" day of this year's cruise season. It was also a day with two ships anchored in Bedford Basin.ThreesEarly morning harbour watchers were rewarded with the...
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Federal Rideau
Although it is the largest Canadian shipping company, Fednav's ships are rarely seen in Halifax. The Montreal based company operates a large fleet of owned and chartered bulk / break bulk carriers and...
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More extra axles
If yesterday's post was not enough extra axles, here are some more spotted today. JNB Heavy Haul from Mitchell, ON (also represented in Halifax) is a specialist hauler with some big gear including...
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Good bye Hydra Mariner
The operation to remove the grounded Hydra Mariner from the shore of Navy Island in Bedford Basin appears to be complete. The former trawler Cape Mira, built in 1963, had been anchored nearby for...
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Carnival Legend and Container Piers
LegendMost cruise ships arrive at the break of day to provide for a full day ashore. With three ships due in port today September 8, one ship had to be the last and that was Carnival Legend,arriving...
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Treasure for Autoport
An unusual arrival for Autoport today (September 10) was the Liberian flag Treasure arriving from Zeebrugge on the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean transatlantic 1 service.As the Treasure rounds Ives Knoll,...
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Norwegian Joy plus
On Sunday September 11, 2022, Halifax played host the passengers and crew of the Norwegian Joy. It was a perfect day, with cloudless skies, temperature in the low 20s (C) and the occasional breeze. All...
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All Out
It was a busy port today, September 13, with most available berths occupied. PSA's southend container terminal, known as the Atlantic Gateway, was going full bore, with ships arriving and departing....
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