Stuttgart Express has a Bunker Leak

The Container Ship Stuttgart Express has been tied up at fairview cove for the Past 50 Hours.  I Have been informed by a reader that she has suffered from a Bunker leak inside her cargo hold. This would no doubt be a time consuming repair given the cleanup that is likely required.

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The Germans have Departed

The German Navy departed earlier this morning Between the Hours of 10am-11am. they are bound for Quebec City, to be part of the Rendezvous Naval 2012, which features the German, American and Canadian Naval and Coast Guard Vessels.

Christina C for Bunkers in the Fog

Algoma Dartmouth Has just departed the Christina C, at anchor in the inner harbour for bunkers. She departed for Come by Chance NL after 1400.

CCGS Martha L. Black in Halifax

the CCGS Martha L. Black also arrived this morning and tied up at BIO. Shes an odd sight in halifax, as she is Homported in Quebec City, and Normally works the St Lawerence river.

Photos to follow.

Coastal Cruise Ship Yorktown

A small Cruise ship, She is meant to ply Coastal Waterways. She is here for the Morning (departs at 1400), and arrived from Lunenburg. A Large Irving Tanker was waiting to top up the fuel tanks, While Pasengers toured the city.


 The Great Lakes Cruise Company States:

The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America's great coastal waterways. Renovated in 2009, the Yorktown was built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising. Certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew.

257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown's American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships.

Princess of Acadia for Repairs

The Princess of Acadia arrived and headed straight for the Nova Dock. She is expected to return to service on the 31st, so this will be a fast docking. This is Some sort of emergency repair, though she seemed to be operating as normal when she entered port.

Skogafoss at Woodside

The Eimskip vessel Skogafoss arrived for a 12 day drydock and work period. She has likely been tied up at woodside, as the Digby/St. John ferry Princess of Acadia is due today at 11 for Emegency repairs, requireing a schedule adjustment.

Thanks to BayFerryMan for the Princess of Acadia Tip