CBC News is reporting that HMCS Preserver’s Commander has been relived of command Following the Collision with the Nova Dock.
The Damage to The Nova Dock has been Repaired, as has the Damage to Preserver. Preserver was Seen Docked at the Magazine Jetty in the Bedford Basin, a sign that she is now loaded and ready for duty.
Update: HMCS Preserver was seen operating outside Halifax.
A rare site in the inner harbour, HMCS Ville De Quebec launched her Seaking.
Canadian vessels usually take on their helecopters offshore, just after exiting port.
CBC news is reporting that a naval intelligence officer was arrested for disclosing information to foreign entities. Lt.Jeffrey Paul Delisle is reportededly tasked with monitoring shipping movements in the North Atlantic, and is based HMCS Trinity, which is housed within the Halifax Dockyard.
The navy monitors shipping movements in and out of Canadian Waters. This is done both via satellite and via P3 Auora aircraft. Vessels entering Canadian waters are required to report 24 hours in advance. This maritime surveillance can detect illegal dumping and fishing, as well as smugglers.
Update: speculation. Reports suggest that the information was leaked to the Russians. According to Wikipedia, one of the functions that was transferred to HMCS Trinity was the operation of the sub sea surveillance network, which was jointly developed with the US Navy during the cold war to detect foreign submarines. It was operated from CFS Shelburne, which closed in 1995.
Since the network can detect submarine movements, and it was jointly developed with the US Navy, presumably Canadian naval intelligence knows the positions of US Navy, and Possibly British submarines in the North Atlantic – which would certainly be of interest to the Russians.
CCGS Alfred Needler Looking festive. CCGS Hudson also featured Red and Green Lights, and Several ships at the Dockyard are well lit.
After a period of layup and then maintenance, HMCS Kingston sailed yesterday presumably for some trials. She spent a portion of the last night anchored in the Basin. The 12 Kingston Class vessels were built as Minesweepers, But also excel as Survey and diving platforms – Their main issue is their slow speed – about 15 knots, which is required for mine-sweeping, but limits their usefulness in other duties.
As A result, a Proposed mid life refit was shelved, and the MCDV’s will likely have a shorter then normal life. MCDV Refers to their designation as Maritime Coastal Defense Vessels.
HMCS Preserver Collided with the Nova Dock at Halifax shipyards while turning to tie up at the Naval Dockyard. Reports are No Injuries, But Both Vessels are damaged – Preserver in the Bow Area.
The Scotia Dock Appears to have keel blocks laid out, Likely signalling an upcoming job. The Photo Above was taken Minutes prior to the Collision.
More via CTV News
HMCS Kingston arrived back at the dockyard, Looking freshly painted and stripped of kit (which is normal practice before sending the ship for work).
HMCS Charlottetown returned to Port just after 0900, Tieing up at the Dockyard just prior to 1000. She Was welcomed by a Salute from Firebird, and a Large Crowd of Families on the pier.
Charlottetown spent the Past 6 Months Off Libia, Having Departing Halifax on March 2. While on patrol, she became the first Canadian warship to come under enemy fire since the Korean War. She has been replaced by HMCS Vancouver
HMCS Charlottetown Turning to enter the dockyard.
Firebird Salutes the returning Warship.
Evans McKeil Arrived with the barge HM Dock 1 and Tied up at Navy L. They will be taking the remaining Oberon Class Submarines to ontrio where 2 will be scrapped, and 1 will be turned into a museum. The 4th was towed to Rimouski PQ, and is already a Museum.
That tow, By the Tug Jerry Newberry had issues with the toeline parting, which I suppose was the reason to transport the remaining subs on a barge.
Todays First arrivals were CMA-CGM’s Stat Gera,
and Melfi Lines Hansa Catilina
Followed By the Curise Ships Massdam (pier 20) and Caribian Princess (pier 22)
CCGS Earl Grey Entered port Just Prior to 0900
and HMCS Montreal and HMCS Moncton Departed.
The PCTC Electra Arrived in advance of Atlantic Cartier,
But Had to wait for the PCTC CSAV Rio Salado to Depart AutoPort, as she was running late.
While the Navy Conducted Winching Exercises on the jetty at Shearwater.
