Thanks to bendan (@Mr_Crane_hfx on Twitter) for pointing me to this video:
View form the Crane Cab
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Hero class #7 rolled out for painting
Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc was rolled out this weekend for painting. After her, there are only 2 vessels remaining to be built.
CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on October 20, 1926, while investigating illegal fishing vessels. His murder remains unsolved.
Updated Photo to be uncrappy Apologies for the crappy iPhone picture.
Video of Crane Arrival
CBC News Appearance.
New Cranes Arrive!
Halifax’s New Cranes have arrived from China. ZPMC’s vessel, Zhen Hua 19 arrived in port today. A good crowd and lots of media turned out to watch their arrival. CBC News at 6 tonight Should have an interview with me on the cranes arrival.
(Above) A good Crowd turned out to watch
the cranes should take a day each to install. Zhen Hua 19 will tie up at the pier Saturday night and roll the cranes off. They will then relocate the original Crane on Pier 42, to Pier 41, next to its partner.
ZPMC operates a fleet of vessels (All named Zhen Hua ##) to deliver their cranes. they feature low decks to allow the cranes to roll off easily.
More to Follow, Including Video.
UPDATE #1: Photo at Anchor
Crane Details
Ok Here is the best and latest information.
- Zhen Hua 19 takes her pilot at noon.
- should pass Point Pleasant ~12:45
- will anchor North of Georges Island in Anchorage 5 at ~13:15
- She will stay there until 1700 Saturday, where she will move to Pier 42 after the departure of Sealand Racer
The New Cranes are in Sight!
For the first time since departing Panama on the 11th, the Zhen Hua 19 showed up on ais around 1600.
Wed. G6 Vessel
New to HAlifax on the G6 Run, APL Belgium. APL Belgium is odd for a large containership, as she is registered in Oakland California, and Flies the US Flag.
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV
Hero Class #6 completing her fitting out. She has been in this phase for a while – I was late with the photos.
Strangely, Hero #7 hasn’t been rolled out for painting yet to my knowledge.
Halifax ShipYard Improvements
Work is well underway on the shipyard improvements. Parts of the old structure have been Taken down, and foundations for the expanded building and pier are now under construction. the wall along Barrington street is also being repaired.
For an idea of what it will all look like, have a look at his page, which shows a model built for the yard a few years ago.
