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Shipping News and information / Re: OOCL Belgium in heavy seas

« on: January 08, 2014, 01:46:27 AM »

I had seen it earlier today. I can confirm that it has now been deleted.

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Shipping News and information / Re: MSC Monterey in trouble off Newfoundland

« on: December 30, 2013, 08:10:00 PM »

I am about 150 km away from Portugal Cove. How far from land is it? I could try to go take pictures of it if it isn't too far.

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Shipping News and information / CCGS AMUNDSEN helicopter crashed : 3 dead

« on: September 10, 2013, 05:40:37 PM »

A helicopter operating with the Canadian Coast Guard research icebreaker Amundsen crashed into the Arctic Ocean yesterday.

Three crew aboard the helicopter died. There were no survivors.

Here are articles on the this story :

In English :

CBC :
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2013/09/10/north-chopper-crash.html

Global news :
http://globalnews.ca/news/830767/3-dead-in-canadian-coast-guard-helicopter-crash-in-arctic/

The Telegram :
http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-09-10/article-3381717/UPDATE%3A-Helicopter-crash-in%E2%80%88Arctic/1

The Globe and Mail :
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/three-die-in-canadian-coast-guard-helicopter-crash-in-northwest-territories/article14216223/

Sun News :
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/09/20130910-111007.html

En fran

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Shipping News and information / Question concerning beam length on the Great Lakes

« on: July 17, 2013, 12:36:46 PM »

Does anybody have the answer to the following question?


I have a question: What is the MAX permitted beam of the salties
passing through the Seaway & Welland canal locks?

Nowhere I can find that information....

I noticed the heavy lift US flagged Maersk Illinois & Texas have 23 mtr and they visited Milwaukee, so they have cleared all
the locks without any problem.

Also noticed several Federal Bulkers with a beam of 27 mtrs, but
not so sure they go all the way up to CHI/Milwaukee area..

Thank you for your assistance.

Rgds, Capt. Bill Waldmeier
[email protected]

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Shipping News and information / Re: New Great Lakes Bulker : WHITEFISH BAY

« on: July 13, 2013, 09:01:08 PM »

I am back in Blanc Sablon so I won't be able to see anymore Great Lakes Bulkers. I think the Whitefish Bay is the first and the last for 2013. :-(

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Shipping News and information / New Great Lakes Bulker : WHITEFISH BAY

« on: July 10, 2013, 12:02:13 PM »

Glad to see this new ship arrive. Five shipspotters were waiting for its arrival on the St-Lawrence Seaway. Pictures were taken from Quebec City, Trois-Rivi

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Site related news, functions and modules / Re: Member KENT MALO

« on: June 02, 2013, 02:46:44 AM »

That is sad news especially that I had met him in person. He was a knowledgeable and genuinely good person.

My thoughts are with his family.

Je veux souhaiter

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Shipping News and information / BELLA DESGAGN

« on: June 01, 2013, 04:27:48 PM »

After only one month of operation on the Lower North Shore, the BELLA DESGAGN

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Shipping News and information / LOUIS JOLLIET aground near l'

« on: May 16, 2013, 09:24:52 PM »

At about 15h00 today the tour boat LOUIS JOLLIET ran aground near l'

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: May 04, 2013, 02:58:10 PM »

Here is video of the christening of the BELLA DESGAGN

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: April 18, 2013, 10:52:19 AM »

Update 2013-04-18 (7h00)

As of this morning, the BELLA DESGAGN

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: April 13, 2013, 01:25:09 PM »

Thanks Paul,

At first I was discouraged when I thought of the possibility of it arriving in the darkness. It was a bit more challenging but I am kind of happy that it came in the dark because of the dramatic effect it gave.

ps. I am not sure 'you're the man' can be translated. Perhaps... 'toi tu l'as... man!' lol

Steve

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: April 12, 2013, 02:13:08 AM »

Here are a few pictures. It arrived at 19h30 and about 50 people were on the wharf waiting for it in cold weather.

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: April 11, 2013, 05:18:36 PM »

Hi Marcel,

I went this morning to the dock at about 8AM and the ship was not there. If the tracking information is accurate, it will take another 4-5 hours for it to arrive. That is good since I am at work right now so I will be able to go after work. I promiss to post pictures tonight even if I have to use a flash!

Steve

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Shipping News and information / Re: Bella Desgagnes on its way to Canada

« on: April 11, 2013, 11:20:49 AM »

Update (2013-04-11, 7h00)


Not sure if the information is correct but the BELLA DESGAGNES is of the coast of Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Judging from that position I would say that it will take between 10-12 hours to get to Blanc Sablon. That it how long it took me to take the ferry from Corner Brook to Blanc Sablon two weeks ago.