The Norwegian Nansen Class Frigate HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl is back for a Second Visit this summer. She was previously here for a bunker stop June 5th
Photos to follow
HDMS Esbern Snare also arrived this morning for a visit. She is the second Absalon support ship of the Denmark Navy, and this is her (I belive) first visit to Halifax. Her sister, HDMS Absalon was in Halifax in 2010 as part of the NATO Fleet visit, and for the International Fleet Review.
She was commisioned in 2007. Update: Video of her arrival
USNS Grapple arrived this Morning, and Tied up at NB, Next to the Casino. Still unsure why her arrival was delayed by a day.
Grapple was heavily invoved in the recovery of SwissAir 111 off Peggys Cove in 1998.
The USNS Grapple (T-ARS-53) is a Safeguard-class salvage ship in the United States Navy. She is homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. She is Due to Arrive Tomorrow around 0800
She was Originally Classed as a Warship, with the “USS” Designation, but was then transferred to Civilian operation with the Military sealift command, and took on the “USNS” designation.
You Can visit the Ships Website Here
UPDATE: As of 1400, USNS Grapple is due tommorow the 6th, and not today as originally reported.
The Marine Nationale De France vessel Fulmar arrived on Thursday for her annual visit. Fulmar is the French Governments marine presence in the waters off the Islands of St Pierre and Miqulon, and is used for fisheries patrol, Search and Rescue, and Law enforcement.
She is a converted Fishing trawler.
The Chinease Naval Vessel PLAN Zhenghe moved from anchor to jetty November Bravo (AKA “Navy B”) this morning. She was Originally scheduled to arrive this morning from Spain, but arrived early due to weather, and sat at anchor over the weekend.
You can see her from the Casino Walkway, No word yet if she will be open to the public.
UPDATE: She will be open to the Public, Wed 1-3pm, HMCS Scotian Gate
The Chinease Navy Training Ship Zheng He arrived this morning an anchored in the Harbour. She is currently on a world tour, Much like the Japanese performed last year.
Zheng He was a Chinease explorer who sailed in the Pacific around 1405 to 1433.
HMS Protector Arrived this morning. HMS Protector is one of the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol and Survey Vessels, and was commisioned into the Royal Navy on June 23 2011. She is the Ex Polarbjørn an is on a 3 year charter to replace the HMS Endurance which was almost lost in a flooding accident in 2008.
HMS Endurance provided a sovereign presence in polar waters, performed hydrographic surveys and supported the British Antarctic Survey. These Tasks are now assigned to HMS Protector. Both Endurance and Protector are commercially built ice class offshore support vessels.
The British Warship HMS Protector is scheduled to visit Halifax tomorrow. She’s unlike any Naval Vessel you would expect to see. First of all, she’s red.
HMS Protector is one of the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol and Survey Vessels, and was commisioned into the Royal Navy on June 23 2011. She is the Ex Polarbjørn an is on a 3 year charter to replace the HMS Endurance which was almost lost in a flooding accident in 2008.
HMS Endurance provided a sovereign presence in polar waters, performed hydrographic surveys and supported the British Antarctic Survey. These Tasks are now assigned to HMS Protector. Both Endurance and Protector are commercially built ice class offshore support vessels.
