The former Coast Guard hydrographic survey ship Matthew has been sold for $279,000.00. The sale took place Oct 24. The buyer is currently unknown. The buyer has 50 days to complete vessel registration, we should see the ship registration transferred in the next week or so. Once registered, the new owner has 10 days to have the ship towed form the BIO Wharf.
The ship is still registered to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, however it was noticed that the ship is now listed for sale, presumably by the new owners, with TriNav Marine Brokerage of Yarmouth.
TriNav is asking 2.4million for the ship – perhaps a bit optimistic given the feds couldn’t sell in 3 attempts with asking prices over a million dollars.
UPDATES to Follow – when we find out who the owner is.
A sad end to this chapter for the vessel. Lots of good times sailing on her over the years. Been in lay-up since November 2012.
Hopefully the new owner gives the vessel a new lease for a few more years of work.
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