The CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV took to the basin for builders trials this morning. I believe this is the first time she has operated under her own power.
CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV on trials
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Category Archives: Halifax Shipyard
CCGS G. Peddle S.C. Accepted by the Government
The Government today announced the acceptance of the fifth of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Hero Class vessels, the CCGS G. Peddle S.C. The CCGS G. Peddle S.C. will be based in Dartmouth at BIO and will be used for fisheries enforcement duties in the Atlantic Region.
A formal naming and dedication ceremony will follow.
HMCS Montreal Done FELEX
HMCS Montreal is due to move from the Machine Shop Wharf to the Dockyard today at 1300. She will be the third vessel to complete the Shipyard portion of FELEX.
HMCS Charlettown is currently in the graving dock, and HMCS St Johns will take her place when she moves to the Machine Shop Wharf.
Interestingly, HMCS Halifax had the flight deck modifications for the cyclone. these do not appear to have been preformed on the Fredericton, though the deck was probably strengthened anyway.
Halifax Shipyard wins 2 repair contracts
MV Oceanex Sanderling (Above), a container/cargo ship owned by Oceanex Inc., is scheduled to arrive into Halifax Shipyard’s Nova Dock during the second week of October 2013 for a two-week project to perform routine maintenance and repairs. The project is projected to require approximately 90 employees.
Later in the fall, the MV Holiday Island (Below) is expected to arrive at Halifax Shipyard for two weeks of general repairs and routine maintenance. The Passenger Ferry is owned by NFL Northumberland Ferries Limited and is expected to make its call into the Nova Dock in the November timeframe. This project is expected to require approximately 50 employees.
(Both images File Photos) There is a rumor around that the GSF Grand Banks is Due for a refit over the winter. Halifax Shipyard is in the running for the work, however there may not be able to do the work due to issues with winter painting.
Update on Corporal Mclaren’s Family
You May recall a post last week about helping Corporal McLaren’s family view the Launching of the vessel named after their Son. Thanks to Your Help and the Work of Canadian Heros, they were able to attend and have front row seats.
It was this post Announcing the launch the day before it was to occur that triggered the frenzy to get the family here. The family got wind of it via our Facebook page
Corporal McLaren’s parents and members of his family were on hand to see the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. enter the water for the first time. The family was also very touched to have the opportunity to board the vessel during their visit. Watch a news report from CHEX Television in Peterborough, Ontario Bellow About the trip.
Heros at Pier 9
(Left and Below) the Newly Launched CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV and (Right and Bottom) CCGS G. Peddle undergoing finishing touches at Pier 9
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV Due to Launch Saturday
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30.
You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)
Slipforming Piers for Pier 8
McNally Construction is running their slipforming rig at pier 9 forming new Caseons for the New Pier 8 at Halifax Shipyard. This pier will form the laydown area. Once begun, the concrete has to be poured continuously until complete. The Pier then Sets, and is towed to its final location and sunk.
This is the same construction method used on the Pier 9 expansion.
Hero Class #8 In The Hall
Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched.
Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc can be seen on the left in the above photo, and after painting, remained outside the shop for continued work. once the McLaren is launched, presumably the Leblanc will be rolled back and #8 will be painted.
Pier 7 Expansion
The New Pier 7 is being installed. McNally Construction is using the same method as the expanded pier 9; Concrete Caissons are poured, floated into Position, and then filled with rock. The area behind will then be back filled. As of yesterday, the first two have been installed.
