Another recent addition to the the EC5 service, MOL Marvel arrived this afternoon from Norfolk is scheduled to sail overnight for Jebel Ali, with an eta of April 20.
MOL Marvel on EC5
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Atlantic Kestrel
Atlantic Kestrel tied up at Pier 9 earlier this week. The ship, buit in singapore in 2012 normally works off Newfoundland, but is likely here as part of the Sable island an Deep Panuke Offshore gas Decomisioning work.
MOL Paramount – perfectly 4 high
MOL Paramount arrived this afternoon at fairview cove. The ships stowage plan was clear produced by someone with OCD, as Each container stack was 4 high, leaving a very flat appearance to the ship.
CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier in the Basin.
The Coast Guards newest ship was out exercising in the Basin this afternoon. Finally gave me a chance to get a decent look at her.
Largest Container Ship Yet.
The 14,414 TEU CMA-CGM T. Jefferson arrived this afternoon, becoming the largest container ship to call in Halifax. The previous record was set last January by CMA-CGM Libra at 11,388. sister ship CMA-CGM Abraham Lincon is also scheduled, as is the 13800teu APL Sentosa.
All the Recent record beaters have operated on the CMA-CGM Columbus JAX service, which sails from asia to both the east and west coasts. 18 vessels provide weekly service, and 1 voyage takes 126 days. Both Records will fall this June when the 15072 teu CMA-CGM Panama arrives, beating both east and west records. the ship is currently Due June 6th.
COVID 19 concerns kept interviews to email, and media off the pier, and i will post some additional photos later.
CCGS Teleost
CCGS Teleost, Outbound this afternoon.
MSC Leigh
MSC Leigh anchored in Anchorage #1 for a CFIA Asian Gypsy Moth Inspection. She sailed just before 3pm, bound for Montreal.
Considered an invasive species, Halifax is the Eastern Canadian inspection point for ships.
This week in the Herald
This week in the Herald, its a bad time to be a cruise ship. – the RCGS Resolute is running from creditors, Ports are closing to cruise ships, and Disease cases are piling up. Cruise Junkie lists several events every day related to the corona virus.
But if you want to chance it, deals are to be had.
CCGS Louis St. Laurent
March usually brings the Coast Guards sole Heavy Icebreaker the CCGS Louis St. Laurent into port. The ship arrived overnight, and anchored in the basin. With the end of the federal governments fiscal year coming, the fleet looks to be transferring fuel.
The CCGS Edward Cornwallis is due to undergo refit in Shelburne at the end of the month, so it makes sense to transfer off unneeded fuel to another vessel.
the CCGS Sir William Alexander also entered port, and this morning, and after waiting of BIO took to Anchorage 11 in the Basin. If the William Alexander moves alongside the LSL, it would suggest this may be a balancing the budget type exercise then a transfer before refit.
Cruise Season Delayed.
The Port of Halifax has delayed The 2020 cruise season until July 1. This does not apply to smaller vessels carrying 500 people or less (passengers plus crew). This follows the direction provided by Transport Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Yesterday Princess cruises suspended operations for 2 months, Viking Cruises cancelled trips for 2 months, and Virgin delayed the inaugural season of their ship Scarlet Lady.
The Port Authority also announced that The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market building will not open on Saturday, March 14, 2020. This is to contain the spread of COVID-19. The building will remain closed indefinitely.