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Thoughts on chartered ships vs. purpose built ships
MV Blue Puttees arriving in North Sydney on August 1, 2012Some of you out there might be wondering what my thoughts on chartered vessels and purpose built vessels for our waters are....
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Relaunching an icon
Bluenose II on a rainy July 29, 2012For the first time in two years, the Bluenose II will be back in the water. She was briefly re-launched this past Sunday, although briefly and was...
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Rosaire's upgrade
The former Verreault dredge Rosaire has had an upgrade since being under new ownership. Her new name is Ocean Borromee Verreault and has a new crane and a addition to the top of the superstructure....
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"Superstars" of Baie Sainte Marie
On Thursday September 27, 2012, a new episode of Undercover Boss premiered on W (originally WTN). The company featured: Cooke Aquaculture and the CEO went undercover at various places in his company....
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Local superstars
And now, the sequel to yesterday's blog, featuring vessels that were on W Network's Undercover Boss Canada last week. I finally had a break in the weather this evening to bring you these pictures....
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Cardigan Lady in town
Cardigan Lady on the slip at Comeau Marine on October 1, 2012Here's a trawler everyone is flocking to see in Meteghan since last week, the trawler Cardigan Lady has been in town for the...
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Renamed
She is no longer named the Cardigan Lady but now Antonio H and registered in Panama. Her destination has been reported as either Nicaragua in Central America or Ecuador in South America with an...
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The Randell Dominaux
Another ship leaving this week is Clearwater Seafoods' The Randell Dominaux. Built in Norway in 1988, she was bought by Clearwater to be used as an offshore lobster boat. She has been ongoing some...
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Thank you Bay Ferries and NFL Ferries
I just came off my last day trip of the season on the Princess of Acadia last Sunday and as always, had an excellent relaxing day across the Bay of Fundy. Not only did I travel on the Princess this...
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For sale?
Lady Lisa II on October 1, 2012There has been reports and rumors around that Comeau Seafoods' Lady Lisa II is up for sale. I'm not very sure, however it looks...
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Dredging at Meteghan wharf
Spicer Construction's excavator, pictured in this November 2011 file photo is once again at Comeau Marine Railway in Meteghan. This means dredging around where the lobster cars will be and around the...
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Opinion - End of the road?:SS Badger
Photo credit: mlive.comI'm going off topic for this entry today as this might be the last day for a very historic ship. The SS Badger's season ends...
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The loss of HMS Bounty
Photo credit: U.S. Coast GuardA tall ship was lost last weekend during hurricane Sandy. The 180 foot HMS Bounty was lost off Cape Hatteras, N.C. after losing power to the...
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Lady Comeau II refit
Pictured in this February 6, 2011 photo, the Lady Comeau II has been on the slip at Comeau Marine Railway since early Friday. Her drags were then taken off and sent to be repaired. Although she has...
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Rememberance Day
As we celebrate the weekend, please take the time to honor, remember and support our service men and women for all they have done in peace and war time activities. Without them, we wouldn't be where...
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The New Brunswick DOT ferry William Pitt II will be refitted at AF Theriault's Shipyard. She has already been taken out of service and was last reported in Saint John, N.B. after being towed by...
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Safe and sound
Unlike her namesake which ran aground three years ago, the ferry William Pitt II safely made it in yesterday after a transit voyage from Saint John, N.B. and hauled up to begin her 1 month refit. (see...
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Lady Comeau II update/lobster season prep
Now news from the Meteghan wharf, this week marks week 3 for the Lady Comeau II refit. She's now colored in primer for the moment and she's got her rudder and propeller taken off (tail shaft work...
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We've got rails
Finally, both Cooke Aquaculture feed vessels have railings on top of their topsides making it safer for a crew member to check the feed in the tanks. The Quoddy Runner (pictured above) has recently...
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Lobster season
As another lobster season is upon us (opening day now delayed until tomorrow), I would like to wish all the lobster fishermen in LFA 33-34 a safe and profitable season!Photo: The newly built Beausoleil...
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