The Container Ship Stuttgart Express has been tied up at fairview cove for the Past 50 Hours. I Have been informed by a reader that she has suffered from a Bunker leak inside her cargo hold. This would no doubt be a time consuming repair given the cleanup that is likely required.
File Photo
From CBC News.
Though the Miner Looks intact, the bottom has been torn out, and she is bent.
Previous Posts Here (Nov 2011) and Here (Oct 2011)
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.
Shipwrecks Log is reporting:
The 135 meter long, 8950 dwt container ship Mississipiborg went aground at Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Mississipiborg was attempting to leave port laden with kraft paper at low tide in strong crosswind when it became stuck in the silt and sand. The vessel was refloated two hours later on the incoming tide and returned to harbour where it turned around before attempting to leave port again. On the second attempt, the Mississipiborg went aground again a short distance beyond the spot of the first grounding. The vessel remained aground until the high tide where the Mississipiborg was refloated and departed. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
I will See if I can find photos of the incident.
As you may recall, the M/V Miner ran aground on the shoals off Scatarie Island, after a towline broke. The ship was uninsured, so the the salvage attempts were called off after removing pollutants at the Taxpayers expense. The Plan was to figure out what to do in the spring.
This October 13 (Steve Wadden – Cape Breton Post) Photo Shows there likely wont be much left by spring.
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.
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A week ago, Dexter made comments about the tax payer being on the hook for the Cleanup. Dexter’s comments made no sense at the time, as the vessels insurance company would pay for successful salvage. However, now a week later, it appears that the Miner is the sole asset of the company that owns it, and is uninsured. I suspect Dexter knew this when he made the comments, As it came out today from the Mammoet Salvage Master commented that the De-Oiling was paid for by the Coast Guard.
With no Insurance, there is no motive to attempt salvage. It appears that the options are to have the government remove the ship, or leave it there. I suspect leaving it is unpalatable for political reasons.
Photo CCGS, Via CBC.
Shipspotting informs us that REYKJAFOSS arrived in Emden, Germany on June 8th. She is seen here in the Dock. I am unsure how she arrived.
As reported at Shipfax, Halifax regular Reykjafoss ran aground outside Argentia.
its been A bad year so far for Eimskip, after another one of their ships, Godafoss ran aground off Norway. (Below via Cargolaw)
And in Norwegian – Frykt for oljekatastrofe i Hvaler
So far no photos of the Reykjafoss Incident have turned up, but stay tuned.
BBC STEINHOEFT passed through the Outer Harbour Approaches bound for Baltimore this afternoon. She made news last week when she lost power and ran aground on the South Shore Canal banks in Montreal. She was freed by Tugs.
Photo from Canada.com
