Eileen Mcallister Just after connecting the tow. Atlantic Towing moved the Scotia Dock II to the inner harbour (below) where the tow was connected .
Scotia Dock II on the Move.
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Shelburne Ship Repair Update
Shelburne Ship Repair has been busy with a number of contracts from both the public and private secotors. She recently completed work on the CCGS Earl Grey. She has also recently performed work on some larger cargo vessels, that formerly would have likely been serviced at the Halifax Shipyard with the Scotia Dock II.
From an ISI/NS Gov. Press Release:
In January 2010, the province invested $8.8 million in Irving Shipbuilding’s $16.6-million project to upgrade the marine railway and wharf, and build a new cradle. Since August 2011, Shelburne Ship Repair has won 16 contracts from 10 different customers.
Two of those contracts this spring were to complete repairs on cargo vessels MV Umiavut and MV Avataq, owned by Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping. The shipyard’s latest contract is to repair HMCS Shawinigan, which will keep workers busy into November.
Shelburne Ship Repair can work on vessels up to 229 metres long, and the new marine railway is capable of lifting two vessels weighing up to 4,200 tonnes each.
Tug Eileen McAllister for the Scotia Dock II
The Tug Eileen McAllister arrived this morning and tied up next to the Scotia Dock II. As previously reported, She will be towed to florida for scrapping.
No departure date has been set, But with relatively good weather and low tides, expect a departure with in the next few days.
Fate of the Scotia Dock II
It Was announced that the bulk of a 300 million dollar loan for improvements to the halifax shipyard would be for the replacement of the Scotia Dock II. It appears that the First step – the Scrapping of the Scotia Dock II is underway.
It was noticed that Her Canadian Registry (Yes, the Scotia Dock II is a vessel) Was closed on June 22 of this year. In more recent weeks, her name has been painted over, and most recently her on board cranes appear to be in the process of being decommissioned.
CBC News reported that the Scotia Dock II has been sold to Southern Recycling, a metal recycler on the Gulf of Mexico. The Chronicle Herald also reports that the Scotia Dock II was due to depart within 30 days (of June 22) once she was made seaworthy enough for the trip to the gulf. UPDATE: the Port reports the Tug EILEEN MCALLISTER is due tommorow, and shows the Kent Line agency as the vessels agent. Kent Line is an Irving Company. This suggests departure may be iminant.
CCGS Private Robertson VC on Trials
The CCGS Private Robertson VC, the first of the new Hero Class mid shore patrol vessels for the coast guard began trials in the Basin today. She had been tied up at pier 9 since she was launched in May.
UPDATE: Addtional Photos:
Better photos to hopefully follow.
Hero Class Update Vessel #3 to be Rolled out.
The Corporal Kaeble VC was Rolled Back this morning and tarped. This is a Sure Sign that Hero Class #3 will be rolled out and Painted this weekend.
I Belive Vessel #3 will be the CCGS Corporal Teather C.V.
HMCS Fredricton Now At the Machine Shop Wharf
HMCS Fredericton was moved this past Saturday Morning to the Machine Shop Wharf. This signals the end of the major structural work being complete, and the fitting out of addtional systems will now take place.
The Graving Dock will Next be Occupied by HMCS Montreal.
Halifax Shipyard to Replace Scotia Dock II
We now know where 260 million of the province’s forgivable loan will be spent. CBC News is reporting the Scotia Dock II will be replaced. Halifax Shipyard was basing the decision on its success at the federal Shipbuilding Program.
Since Halifax Shipyard was selected, The Province is on the Hook for the Loan Money, to replace the Dock. There is no word on where/when the New dock will be constructed, or what will happen with the Scotia Dock II, though it will likely be scrapped.
The Dock sunk in May 2010. See The Last moments of the Scotia Dock and Scotia Dock Still On Bottom
Blog home of the Bay Ferry man: In for more repairs
Blog home of the Bay Ferry man: In for more repairs: MV Princess of Acadia is once again headed for repairs (Halifax most likely). According to CTV News, it is believed it’s the same proble…
HMCS Halifax Back To the Dockyard
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.
