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More product tankers and a return
Product tankers of the mid-range size continue to call in Halifax on a random basis - and there seems to be no end to the variety of operating companies. That variety however does not extend much to...
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Nord Taipei for bunkers and Veendam
The general cargo ship Nord Taipei dropped in for few hours to take bunkers. It was due to sail at 0730 hrs but may have been held up for a short time.Built in 2011 by Kando Zoshensho in Kawajiri,...
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Two ways to train
Two seagoing training ships arrived to today -Amerigo VespucciThe Italian naval training vessel Amerigo Vespucci is a full rigged ship, purpose built in 1930, but borrowing from a design of a previous...
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Big and small - we serve them all
Two ships at opposite ends of the size spectrum called in Halifax today (Sunday).CMA CGM ElbeAnother of CMA CGMs 9,000+ TEU container ships arrived on the Columbus JAX weekly service from the far east....
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What's in a name
I am always interested in a ship's name - particularly if it is out of the ordinary. Certainly this afternoon's arrival for Autoport would fit into that category. Morning Ninni inbound has passed...
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Big Ship Day
Two big ships are in port today.The first arrival was the always impressive Queen Mary 2. I may get a photo when it sails later in the day.The other big arrival is a relatively rare loaded crude oil...
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Saudi Chemicals
Saudi Arabia is not just an oil producer. One of the world's largest chemical companies, Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is also based there, but has facilites around the world. It...
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A sub and more cars
The absence of a submarine in Halifax harbour for many months was broken for a short spell yesterday and today as HNLMS Zeeleeuw [Sea Lion] put in for a brief visit. One of four Walrus class subs of...
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Argentia Desgagnès - another new Canadian
Transport Desgagnés Inc of Quebec has been on a major buying spree this year, acquiring cargo ships and taking delivery of a new tanker *- the first of several new builds.Today the latest cargo...
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Harry DeWolf - roll out coming
Halifax Shipyard indicated some time ago that the roll out of Harry DeWolf will be happening in July. Now with warm weather upon us, the overhead doors at the Shipyard allow for the occasional peak at...
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Fog, mist, drizzle, showers
The notoriously wet month of June lived up to its reputation today, delivering a variety of precipitations, especially when ships were moving.This morning I had hope for a good photo of the 8456 TEU...
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Golden Oak - harbour tour
The chemical tanker Golden Oak arrived this afternoon with no designated berth. Usually that means the ship will anchor at the pilot's discretion. That certainly proved to be true, as the first attempt...
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Atlantic Pegasus for Irving Oil
The Hong Kong flag tanker Atlantic Pegasus arrived this afternoon and tied up at the Irving Oil depot in Woodside. The ship arrived from Saint John, having previously delivered some refined petroleum...
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Esmerelda Returns
The lovely Esmerelda returned to Halifax after a long absence and anchored in the harbour for all to see. (She will move in to pier 20 on Friday after some cruise ships get out of the way).Perhaps she...
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The Americans are here
The United States Navy arrived in force today, and there was also a representative of the United Sates merchant marine.The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Strike Group, lead by the aircraft carrier of the...
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Largest and Largest
The largest container ship yet to call in Halifax broke the record by about 700 TEU containers (by capacity - not by the actual number it was carrying). Zim Antwerp monopolized all four cranes at...
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Canada 150 Day
It was the day for festivities as Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of confederation. Regrettably the weather was not fully co-operative in many areas, including Halifax, however I did manage a...
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Sunday comings and goings
A visitor from the Great Lakes made a stop over for bunkers before sailing for Foynes, Ireland this afternoon. Fearless is a bulk carrier built in 2001 by the Naikai shipyard in Setoda, Japan. Its...
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Polar Prince, other royalty and...
To mark the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, a 150 day Coast to Coast to Coast expedition, called Canada C3, will bring together scientists, educators, students and others to see and...
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Dartmouth III heading west
The oldest of the Halifax harbour ferries has been sold and will be heading to Toronto to work for the Toronto Island Transit Service Inc. Dartmouth III dates from 1979 when it was built by Ferguson...
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