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Is it curtains for Quest
CNAV Quest, the Canadian Navy's research ship, has been confined to quarters until the end of the fiscal year (March 31) and maybe beyond, due to navy cost cuts.In one of it periodic slashings, the...
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Spaarnegracht - if you blinked you missed it (and I did)
The Dutch multi-purpose ship Spaarnegracht made a quick stop in Halifax today, loading or off loading an object at pier 31. I was unable to see what the object was, so it may remain a mystery.Built in...
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Finished with engines - Cabot on last leg
End of an EraCabot ties up at pier 9A this morning.It was "finished with engines" shortly after 9 am this morning when the ConRo Cabot tied up at pier 9A. Gone are the OCEANEX banners on her sides,...
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Altair Trader - big ship for bunkers
If confirmation was needed that Halifax is back in the bunkering business, it was received today with the arrival of the very large crude carrier Altair Trader from Saint John, NB.Chebucto Pilot...
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more tankers- Havelstern, Algonova, Seapride, Cielo di Salerno and on it goes
The tankers keep parading into and within Halifax.The Coastal Shipping Ltd Havelstern left the Novadock floating drydock this afternoon and moved down to pier 27.Although she had two tugs to assist...
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Athabaskan from sea
HMCS Athabaskan made an impressive sight as it dodged through sunny breaks entering Halifax this afternoon. The ultra sleek looking ship appears to be emerging from an extended refit with surprisingly...
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Perseus N -in ahead of the storm
The tanker Perseus N arrived this morning. It was due to tie up at the Nova Scotia Power generating plant at Tuft's Cove in the Narrows, but instead went to anchor in Bedford Basin until the incoming...
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Havelstern joins the crowd
When the Coastal Shipping tanker Havelstern left the Novadock on Monday she went to pier 27 to complete her refit, and this morning she took on fuel from the Algoma Dartmouth. Once that was completed...
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Asian Emperor and Gracious Ace - two autocarriers
Autocarrier Asian Emperor has been due in Halifax for a couple of days now, but only arrived this morning. It was supposed to go to Autoport, but while inbound its destination was changed to pier...
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Atlantic Pegasus - this one is red
The accumulation of tankers in Bedford Basin remains relatively steady as new ones arrive and old ones move on. Early this morning Havelstern (dark blue) sailed, Perseus N (black) moved to Nova Scotia...
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Cape Roger - rare visitor and Louis parked again
CCGS Cape Roger has been in and out of Halifax for the last week or so on an "exchange visit" from Newfoundland. Due to ice conditions in the Gulf of St.Lawrence, CCGS Sir William Alexander has been...
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Atlantic Companion - roundabout trip
Atlantic Container Line's veteran ConRo Atlantic Companion made a roundabout arrival in Halifax and sailed (without tugs) this afternoon.Atlantic Companion approaches the MacKay bridge this afternoon...
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Asian Emperor - cleanup continues
Aboard the autocarrier Asian Emperor the cleanup and repair from storm damage continues, now at pier 30. The ship originally berthed at pier 27 where both the stern ramp and side ramp were used to...
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FGS Bonn - a possible preview
Widely expected to be the model for Canada's new supply ship, FGS Bonn arrived in Halifax today for a courtesy visit. The ship seems to have been exercising off Halifax with RCN ships in recent days....
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Onego Rotterdam - rails from Poland
Onego Rotterdam arrived today with a load rails from Poland. CN Rail has been steadily importing rails through Halifax for some time now, and ships arrive on a regular basis.Onego Shipping has the...
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M.Charles M.B. - another nighttime launch
To coincide with the highest available tide, the CCG Hero class patrol boat M.Charles M.B. will be launched about midnight tonight.This morning workers turned the vessel on the turntable to align it...
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Halifax Shipyard launch and roll out (Part 1)
After the successful launch of the CCG Hero class patrol boat M. Charles M.B. late last night/ early this morning, the boat was shepherded to pier 9B as a temporary berth. The regular fitting out...
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Halifax Shipyard launch and roll out (Part 2)
.....continued from previous post M. Charles M.B. en route back to the shipyard for fitting out after overnighting at pier 9B. Meanwhile at the shipyard, the last patrol boat in the series Captain...
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Diamantgracht - oh those 'gracht boats
Another impressive Spliethoff ship was in Halifax today, but only for a few hours to take bunkers. Diamantgracht is a member of the eight ship "D" type ice class multi-purpose carriers.While bunkering...
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A. LeBlanc - sea trials today
Number seven in the Coast Guard Hero class patrol boats conducted trails to day. This morning it worked in Bedford Basin, returning briefly to pier 9B then out to sea for the afternoon. It crept back...
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