The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race departed Halifax after a few days of rest, bound for England. The Vessels arrived from New York earlier in the week. What Makes the Clipper event unique, is that with the exception of the skipper, the boats are crewed by novice offshore racers.
You can find out more (and sign up) at http://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/
HMCS Halifax Completed its work period at Halifax Shipyard, and was moved back to the dockyard.
There she will undergo Addtional testing, and refitting of weapon systems, prior to sea and Operational trials.
HMCS Fredricton, Currently in the graving dock will likely take Halifax’s place, Making room for HMCS Montreal.
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Hot on the heels of Lady Christinas Bunker stop earlier this week, Sister ship Lady Claudia Stopped this evening for bunkers. She’s Scheduled to depart at 0600 so a photo is unlikely.
Above is Lady Christina on an earlier stop.
UPDATE: Lady Claudia sailed on Time bound for Mosjoen,Norway.
HMS Protector Arrived this morning. HMS Protector is one of the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol and Survey Vessels, and was commisioned into the Royal Navy on June 23 2011. She is the Ex Polarbjørn an is on a 3 year charter to replace the HMS Endurance which was almost lost in a flooding accident in 2008.
HMS Endurance provided a sovereign presence in polar waters, performed hydrographic surveys and supported the British Antarctic Survey. These Tasks are now assigned to HMS Protector. Both Endurance and Protector are commercially built ice class offshore support vessels.
The British Warship HMS Protector is scheduled to visit Halifax tomorrow. She’s unlike any Naval Vessel you would expect to see. First of all, she’s red.
HMS Protector is one of the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol and Survey Vessels, and was commisioned into the Royal Navy on June 23 2011. She is the Ex Polarbjørn an is on a 3 year charter to replace the HMS Endurance which was almost lost in a flooding accident in 2008.
HMS Endurance provided a sovereign presence in polar waters, performed hydrographic surveys and supported the British Antarctic Survey. These Tasks are now assigned to HMS Protector. Both Endurance and Protector are commercially built ice class offshore support vessels.
The Halifax Gateway has announced that Halterm has placed an order for Post Panamax cranes.
The Port Authority Announced a year ago that the Acquisition would occur, but no further details were provided at that time..
Details to Follow when Available .
The Eimskip Container ship Skogafoss at Woodside. She is still undergoing a 12 day Maintinance period, and arrived on May 31st, so her work period appears to be nearing Completion. She took bunkers from Algoma Dartmouth Yesterday.
UPDATE: she sailed for Argentia NF at 2100
This mornings arrival of the Disney Magic is the first arrival for a Disney Cruise ship in Halifax.
Disney cruises to Halifax depart from New York, and stopping in St John NB were announced in April 2011. Disney will be stoping 11 more times this year, becoming one of the regular callers.
Photo to follow.
The tanker Dara Desgagnés arrived just after noon today. she was formerly the Diamond Star, untill she was aquired by the Groupe Desgagnés, with her sisters Jana Desgagnés (Ex Jade Star) and Esta Desgagnés (ex Emerald Star) for northern service. The Ice breaking bow is quite evidant, as she arrived unladden. Her Ice Abilities were put to good use when she delivered cargo, during winter, to Miraimichi NB
