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Lots of Length
There was lots of length at pier 20-22 today - that is if you count part of the Tall Ships Quay. Two years ago the Port installed an extra bollard at the TSQ to use when there are two large cruise...
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Sunrise on Neah Bay
No I am not travelling - I am still in Halifax - not in Neah Bay. It is a small port in the northwest corner of Washington State, on the Olympic Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It is...
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Don't forget the big picture
An on-line dictionary defines 'the big picture' with an example:"He's so involved with the minutiae that he misses the big picture"As the cruise ship Disney Magic arrived in Halifax this morning it was...
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Large Day at Halterm
An old expression in the Maritime Provinces to describe fine weather "it's a large day" applied twofold today at Halterm. Bright sun and above normal temperatures coupled with two ships kept the...
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Cruise Ship Countdowm
October 31 is the last day of the cruise ship season. We were expecting one last ship today, but as it turned out there were four ships in port, thanks to some very rough weather outside.The remnants...
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Richmond Terminals, Pier 9
Activity at Richmond Terminals today included the cargo ship Thorco Logos. The Panama flag ship arrived yesterday and almost immediately began loading the components for cable storage. Crews in the...
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Forte sheds its load
The heavy load carrier Forte shed its load today under ideal conditions. There was no wind and starting early this morning the ship was submerged and the rig Noble Regina Allen floated off and was...
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November 11 - Rembrance Day
The anniversary date of end of the First World War on November 11, 1918, is set aside as a special day for many Canadians. Ceremonies are held at several monuments in the Halifax region, but there are...
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Got 'em (all) - (oops) better late than never
I intended to post this on October 14, but it somehow got stuck in my "drafts" file. Here it is late. It isn't often that I get the chance to capture every arrival and departure on a given day, but...
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Disappearing cranes
Both Halifax container terminals are disposing of old, obsolete or broken down container cranes. This is not a positive sign for increasing the port's capacity since neither of the terminals has...
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Orange and Red
The tanker Torm Carina arrived Friday from Ijmuiden, Netherlands (sea lock for Amsterdam) with another load of refined product for Irving Oil. A 30,024 grt, 46,291 dwt tanker, built by STX Shipbuilding...
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New England and Newfoundland service expansions
Two service expansions from the Port of Halifax were announced this week.Eimskip has announced a third vessel has been added to their Iceland /Argentia, Newfoundland/ Halifax / New England service....
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T for two
Two ships arrived today and both their names begin with the letter T.The tanker Transsib Bridge arrived from Beaumont, TX with a cargo of refined product for Imperial Oil. Operated by SCF, better known...
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Update on cranes
As the last of three Halterm container cranes diminishes in size. (Scrappers are dismantling it in pieces. The truck trailerable pieces are then sent off to a scrap yard for further cutting) I have...
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New to Halifax x 2
Halifax based Clearwater Seafoods will unveil its latest clam dragger December 21 at Pier 21. The boat arrived today and made a brief foray into Bedford Basin - no doubt to show off for the folks at...
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First timers
Two ships arrived in Halifax for the first time, both under slightly unusual circumstances.Friday night's arrival is the bulk carrier Federal Kushiro. The Marshal Islands flag ship is a frequent caller...
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Comings and Goings
After a rough day yesterday caused several delays in arrivals and departures, conditions were serene today and normal sailings resumed.HMCS Ville de Québec arrived early this afternoon in bright...
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Salarium - we will need it soon
The self-unloading bulk carrier Salarium made one of its infrequent visits to Halifax today. The Canada Steamships Lines ship is on long term charter to Mines Seleine to carry salt from the Magdelan...
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Harry DeWolf takes shape
After nearly six months the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship Harry DeWolf finally has a bow. Two major mega blocks for the ship were rolled out and connected at Halifax Shipyard in July. Block #1, the...
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Sub to Sea
Submarines are notoriously hard to identify since they generally do not display pennant numbers. However it is easier for Halifax shipwatchers since the RCN only operates one sub on this coast - HMCS...
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