The products tanker THALASSA DESGAGNES Tied up at Ultramar wharf (Above), Just in infornt of the PCTC ASIAN EMPEROR at Autoport
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Busy Day in Eastern Passage.
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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Heros at Pier 9
(Left and Below) the Newly Launched CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV and (Right and Bottom) CCGS G. Peddle undergoing finishing touches at Pier 9
Earl Grey Hits Dock
I Have received word that that CCGS Earl Gray Allied with the dock at BIO Yesterday.
Apparently the Bow Has some damage.
UPDATE: looks like the Dock took the worst of it. There is a small dent on the Bow, and a long ed streak on the dock and 2 impact points.
Harmony N for ACL
Another Non Con-RO vessel making the rounds for ACL. This time the Harmony N. Cyprus Flagged, she was built in 2006 by the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea and Operated as Maersk Jakarta before becoming Harmony N. She is Rated at 2800teu.
She sailed at 16:30
Imperial Oil Shutdown
I have received word that the Imperial Oil refinery is due to be shutdown by Mid Week.
More details to follow.
Halifax, Can you help Cpl. McLaren’s Family?
Update: You DID! The McLaren Family had front row seats for the launch. More details to follow.
I have been contacted this afternoon by Canadian Heroes, who are attempting to enable the family of Corporal McLaren M.M.V to Come to Halifax (from Peterbrough) to view the launch of the Hero Class Patrol vessel named after him. The issue currently is getting them a better viewing spot then the wall on Barington street, or Dartmouth Shore.
The CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V is named after Corporal Mark Robert McLaren, M.M.V., of Peterborough, Ontario. Corporal McLaren was killed on December 5, 2008 by an IED strike along with WO Mark Wilson and Pte Demetrios Diplaros, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. He was awarded the MMV posthumously for an action that took place a month earlier on November 6. When his Canadian-Afghan patrol was ambushed. During the attack, Corporal McLaren crawled through enemy fire to aid his team’s seriously injured interpreter. He was awarded the Medal of Military Valour.
If you can Help, Please contact Chris @ Canadian Heroes via
Email: info@canadianheroes.com
Phone: 1-800-465-7378
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV Due to Launch Saturday
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30.
You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)
Slipforming Piers for Pier 8
McNally Construction is running their slipforming rig at pier 9 forming new Caseons for the New Pier 8 at Halifax Shipyard. This pier will form the laydown area. Once begun, the concrete has to be poured continuously until complete. The Pier then Sets, and is towed to its final location and sunk.
This is the same construction method used on the Pier 9 expansion.
Hero Class #8 In The Hall
Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched.
Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc can be seen on the left in the above photo, and after painting, remained outside the shop for continued work. once the McLaren is launched, presumably the Leblanc will be rolled back and #8 will be painted.
1000th post
This is our 1000th post! Just over 5 years since we started. thanks to everyone who visits.
