The Eimskip Container ship Skogafoss at Woodside. She is still undergoing a 12 day Maintinance period, and arrived on May 31st, so her work period appears to be nearing Completion. She took bunkers from Algoma Dartmouth Yesterday.
UPDATE: she sailed for Argentia NF at 2100
Each refit is expected to take 18 Months The Halifax Based ships are scheduled as Follows:
(Large Gaps are for Pacific Fleet vessels)
| Fall 2010 | HALIFAX |
| Fall 2011 | FREDERICTON |
| Summer 2012 | MONTREAL |
| Spring 2013 | CHARLOTTETOWN |
| Winter 2014 | ST JOHN’S |
| Fall 2014 | VILLE DE QUEBEC |
| Summer 2015 | TORONTO |
This past saturday also saw the rollout of the second Hero Class mid shore patrol vessel – The CCGS Corporal Kaeble VC. She will now be fited with her masts and External fittings prior to launch.
She was rolled out initially for painting on April 6. If the Private Robertson VC’s timelines hold true, She should be in the water Octoberish. (It was arround 6 months from paint to launch for the Robertson) Though i would expect the timelines to get shorter as each vessel is Built.
The Princess of Acadia arrived and headed straight for the Nova Dock. She is expected to return to service on the 31st, so this will be a fast docking. This is Some sort of emergency repair, though she seemed to be operating as normal when she entered port.
The Eimskip vessel Skogafoss arrived for a 12 day drydock and work period. She has likely been tied up at woodside, as the Digby/St. John ferry Princess of Acadia is due today at 11 for Emegency repairs, requireing a schedule adjustment.
Thanks to BayFerryMan for the Princess of Acadia Tip
She Performed a compass swing south of Georges Island and tied up at Pier 30, for repairs on the second engine.
Atlantic Towings newest tug Alantic Birch II arrived in Halifax yesterday. She was recently aquired From Thor (See Shipfax), and was immedialy tasked with a siesmic survey off Greenland.
Last September, Atlantic Towing aquired Atlantic Raven, a UT722 Anchor Handling Supply Tug (Same model as thier other AHST’s)
UPDATE: As indicated in the Comments, Atlantic Birch II appears to be filling in for Atlantic Condor, Whos last location appeared to the ISI Shelbune Ship Repair Facility. It sems tha alo of work ha might have ben done in the damaged Scotia Dock is now occuring on the Refurbishd marine railway there.
The first hero class mid-shore patrol vessel has been launched. Originally scheduled for 11:45, the launch we delayed by high winds and the need for an additional tug. Unlike Atlantic Condors Launch, The Private Robertson was gently slid into the water, stern first, and then moved to Pier 9B.
Tugs Atlantic Oak and Willow, as well as Dominion Diving Vessels were in attendance, as well as CCGS Sambro, Who came to watch.
UPDATE 1: Private Robertson VC at Pier 9 Today.
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| Prior To Launch |
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| Moving Down the Marine Railway |
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| Almost In |
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| Getting Wet |
I Also have some Video, But it needs to be Edited.
UPDATE: Here is the Video. It was shot on my point and Shoot, so the quality is low. Sorry.
This past weekend, Halifax Shipyard moved the CCGS Private Roberston VC to the launching ways. An update with a Launch date will be provided when it is known.
Highlanders sister vessel Blue Putties arrived and went straight into the Nova Dock, unlike her sister, who passed the dock and backed in, Blue Putties went straight in. She is in for Simalar maintinance as Highlanders and should be in the dock for most of the Month.
