KOUROS in Bedford Basin anchorage

Products tanker KOUROS anchored in the Bedford Basin evening of 24th Jan. shown morning of 25th Jan.
 2015 .
Built by STX Shipbuilding,S,Korea in 2008.
IMO No: 9374507
GT 29,993 tons DWT 51,278 tons.
LOA 183m LPP 173,9m B 32.2m D 19.1m Draught 13.13m.
Machinery: Single shaft diesel at 12,712bhp= 14.2 knots.
Owner Kouros Maritime SA c/o Manager
Manager:Grace Management S.A.,Piraeus,Greece.
Flag: Liberia
Call Sign: A8QD7

HIGH FIDELITY in Basin Anchorage

Refined products tanker HIGH FIDELITY anchored in the Bedford Basin,Halifax,Nova Scotia on 12th/13th Jan. 2015.
Build 2014
Yard: Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard,Vietnam.
Owner: D'Amico Tankers Ltd.,Dublin.
Mngr: D'Amico Societa Navigazione,Italy
GT 29,935tons
DWT 50,000 tons.
LOA 183m B 32m
IMO No:9689146
Flag: Liberia
Call Sign: D5FL5

BALTO - First Call at National Gypsum

Self-discharging bulk carrier BALTO secured at National Gypsum in the Bedford Basin, Halifax, N.S. on 6.1.15.This is the vessels first call at the Halifax facility.
Build 2013
Yard:Chengxi Shipyard,Jiangyin, China
Owner: Klaveness Shipmanagement
Oslo, Norway
Manager: Klaveness Shipmanagement
Oslo, Norway
GT:43,691 tons
Summer DWT: 71,500 tons
Length: 220 m
Beam: 30 m
Draught: 10.4 m
IMO: 9600982
Flag: Marshall Islands
MMSI: 538004926
Callsign: V7ZV8

SEA SMOKE and a Cool Departure

ATLANTIC CARTIER in Arctic Smoke as she turns to exit the Bedford Basin, Halifax early AM 6th Jan. 2015 in minus 15 degree C weather. Note Atlantic Towing tug assisting with her turn. These ACL vessels have done Splendid Service over the years, due for replacement shortly? One keeps hearing this ,but no sign of new vessels.

HIGH NEFELI in Basin Anchorage

Products tanker HIGH NEFELI anchored in the Bedford Basin,Halifax AM 16th December 2014.
Build 2003
IMO No: 9236640
GT 39,998t DWT 46,159t
LOA 183 LPP 174 B 32.2 Depth 19.1 Draught 11.0(meters).
Owner: IslanderMaritime c/o Mngr.
Manager:Liquimar Tankers Management,Athens,Greece.
Flag:Greece
Call Sign: SZLC

CARGO TRANSFER In Bedford Basin

Crude oil tanker AMERICAS SPIRIT commenced a cargo transfer from sister vessel AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT in the Bedford Basin early AM on16th December 2014. This operation will permit repairs to be carried out on the AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT's rudder/steering problem. A small fleet of tugs nudged the AMERICAS SPIRIT alongside her anchored sister. Note the fenders deployed on the vessels Port side. The ships cranes were quickly brought into operation for pumping connections to be made (no time lost here). Note the draught differences between the near identical sister ships before the transfer commenced.

Tanker AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT secure at anchor in Bedford Basin

Crude oil tanker AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT anchored in the Bedford Basin, Halifax,N.S. AM 13 Dec 2014.The vessel arrived late afternoon of the 12th after a salvage operation following steering loss off the Nova Scotian coast.
This from internet:
The "Australian Spirit" carrying 675,000 barrels of crude oil was drifting off the coast of Nova Scotia after losing its steering on Dec 10, 2014. The tanker with a crew of 28 on board was about 70 kilometres southeast of Halifax in the earl...y afternoon and it wasn’t near any other ships. The problems started in the evening of Dec 9. The tugs "Atlantic Larch" and "Venture Sea" from Halifax meanwhile reached the vessel. As the steering could not be fixed the tugs took the ship in tow for repairs after a drift of 1,5 days. It was roughly 40 nautical miles from Chebucto Head and was disabled enroute from Placentia, N.L., to New York. There were gale force winds and four-metre waves. The "Australian Spirit" still had power and engines which meant the tugs would be able to steer the ship while it is towed to port. The weather conditions have improved on the seas with reduced wind speeds and there was no danger to the 28-member crew or the ship's cargo. The Coast Guard vessel "Earl Grey" was also on site. Once the tanker has reached Halifax, she will be towed straight through to the Bedford Basin. She will be anchored in the Bedford Basin area. End.
IMO No:9247455
Build 2004
Yard: Hyundi Heavy Industries, Ulsan, S.Korea.
Gross Tonnage 63,213 tons DWT 111,905 tons.
LOA 256m LPP 245m Beam 45m Depth 20.4m Draught 14.0m.
Machinery: Single shaft, fixed pitch propeller, diesel 7cyld.@ 14,313KWs.
Manager/Owner: Tekay Shipping, Glasgow, U.K.
Flag: Bahamas
Call Sign: C6FW3