Eileen Mcallister Just after connecting the tow. Atlantic Towing moved the Scotia Dock II to the inner harbour (below) where the tow was connected .
Scotia Dock II on the Move.
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Tug Eileen McAllister for the Scotia Dock II
The Tug Eileen McAllister arrived this morning and tied up next to the Scotia Dock II. As previously reported, She will be towed to florida for scrapping.
No departure date has been set, But with relatively good weather and low tides, expect a departure with in the next few days.
Tug Coho with Barge Penn No 12
Tug Coho with Barge Penn No 12, arriving for the Mcasphalt Dock this morning. More Common in the US, Tugs and tanker barges require smaller crews then a tanker of simalar capacity. They are a regular sight in Halifax.
Florence M Arrives for Ojibwa
The tug Florence M and the Barge Heddle M1 arrived around 1400 today. They proceeded to Pier Navy L, and will load the former HMCS Ojibwa for transport to Ontario, where she will become a Museum Piece. This same method was used to transport the previous 2 subs for scrapping, after Onadonga had Issues being towed.
A Bit of History
The 4 Oberon Boats spent much their retired life tied up in a row at jetty Navy L in Dartmouth, though one was used in the movie K19 Widowmaker. The Onadonga was the first to leave in July 2008, bound for the Maritime Museum in Rimouski. Onadonga was towed by the Tug Jerry Newbury, though Towing proved difficult, and the towing bridle parted on the first attempt to leave.
She was eventually towed, though the difficulty was likely he reason to use the barge (which submerges to allow the sub to float on and off.)
Atlantic Towings Shopping Spree
Atlantic Towings newest tug Alantic Birch II arrived in Halifax yesterday. She was recently aquired From Thor (See Shipfax), and was immedialy tasked with a siesmic survey off Greenland.
Last September, Atlantic Towing aquired Atlantic Raven, a UT722 Anchor Handling Supply Tug (Same model as thier other AHST’s)
UPDATE: As indicated in the Comments, Atlantic Birch II appears to be filling in for Atlantic Condor, Whos last location appeared to the ISI Shelbune Ship Repair Facility. It sems tha alo of work ha might have ben done in the damaged Scotia Dock is now occuring on the Refurbishd marine railway there.
EL Jaguar with Marmac 400
The tug El Jaguar and barge Marmac 400 took shelter at pier 25 today.
The barge carries more assemblies for the Nickel Smelter being constructed in Long Harbour Newfoundland. Several Tug and Barges with cargos for this project have sought shelter in Halifax over the past weeks. See Gulf Cajun with Barge Atlantic Bridge
GULF CAJUN WITH BARGE ATLANTIC BRIDGE
The Tug Gulf Cajun Arrived on Friday and tied up with her barge At Pier 27.
She appears to be carrying some sort of Industrial Component, and her final destination is Unknown at this point.
She is Due to depart at 14:00 Today on the 21st.
UPDATE: Her destination is Long Harbour Newfoundland. This is the Base of operations for the Voisey’s Bay Nickle Operation, and currently has a processing plant under construction. This is likley componenets for the plant.
Smokey
The Tug SCOTT TURECAMO with barge NEW HAMPSHIRE at anchor this morning, surrounded by sea smoke.
Tug Penn No. 6 with Barge #120
Tanker barges are a common sight in US waters but much less common elsewhere. US Crewing regulations require a much larger crew fro a tanker of similar size, However a Tug requires a much smaller crew, and the barge, an even small crew then the tug. LoopHole…
Towing the barge in.
Turning.
Taking the barge up on the hip.
Tieing up at the Dock.
Point Vim Returns
The tug Point Vim arrived this evening an tied up at Woodside.
Point Vim was a tug stationed in Halifax for many years at ECtug, and was sold several years ago, and now operates with the same name out of Newfoundland. Her sister Point Vigour, now operates out of Quebec as Molly M1.
She Sailed at 1700 for Bay Bulls NF. It looks as though she delivered so cargo to Woodside.
