grk
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Post by grk on Nov 30, 2016 22:08:08 GMT -8
If she is going up the Fraser there will a Pilot order placed for a "river pilot". The "sea pilot" gets off onto the pilot launch 5 miles off Steveston, and the "river pilot" boards and takes over navigational control. Using the same Pacific Pilotage website, select "Fraser River" rather than "Island`to see if she is indeed headed up the river. If no order is there much closer to arrival time, that means she is headed into the harbour.
I see too that the arrival time is `Masters ETA`which is rather loose. Once closer, Seaspan(or a local shipping agency retained by Seaspan) will alter the arrival time to meet their needs. Once you see under the Àgency heading either Seaspan or a shipping agency name, rather than Masters ETA you will also see the actual destination dock or anchorage`the vessel is headed to. I would expect all of tha to occur tomorrow afternoon prior to 15:00.
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grk
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Post by grk on Dec 1, 2016 13:27:31 GMT -8
Thursday at noonish I see that the seas are being kind, moderating quite a bit. Waves are not 10-11 feet and are still on her beam; not slamming bow first into the swells. Off Oregon now making 14 knots.
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 1, 2016 14:26:33 GMT -8
Vessel finder now has added Canada beside Vancouver on its website. It makes since to me to deliver the ship to the Barbour rather than Tilbury in the river so Seaspan can inspect the vessel and do any part replacement or dry docking. I would assume the ship will need some TLC after such a long voyage.
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grk
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Post by grk on Dec 1, 2016 16:43:19 GMT -8
Just officially revised and will be on PPA web site soon.. Seaspan has retained Westward Shipping. Pilot at Brotchie at 13:00. River Pilot at 17:00 off Steveston. Destination is Fraser Surrey Anchorage. The only changes might be by 1-2 hours depending on sea conditions.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 1, 2016 17:36:55 GMT -8
Just officially revised and will be on PPA web site soon.. Seaspan has retained Westward Shipping. Pilot at Brotchie at 13:00. River Pilot at 17:00 off Steveston. Destination is Fraser Surrey Anchorage. The only changes might be by 1-2 hours depending on sea conditions. Big thanks for sharing the info from your expertise here. |
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Post by Ferryman on Dec 2, 2016 12:10:25 GMT -8
Seaspan Swift is now abeam Race Rocks, and soon to pick up the pilot at Brotchie Ledge
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 2, 2016 18:09:36 GMT -8
Swift now in the River between Steveston and Dease dock.
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Post by FNS on Dec 4, 2016 14:06:54 GMT -8
 WELCOME HOME, MV SEASPAN SWIFT! She arrived Friday evening. This message was delayed due to a posting in the "Other Foot Ferries" thread in this section moments before the SS's arrival. I chose to give that sufficient reading exposure before entering this. This concludes my coverage of the SEASPAN SWIFT's delivery voyage, as well as the rest of her class. The others won't get coverage unless requested. A SAFE BEGINNING TO THE SEASPAN SWIFT. MAY YOUR CAREER BE A LONG SUCCESSFUL ONE HERE ON OUR COAST. |
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Post by Mike on Dec 4, 2016 17:01:45 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 6, 2016 16:36:37 GMT -8
From the BC Nautical History facebook group:
- on the topic of what happens to the existing ships when the two new ships are in service:
"Amex" is actually "Amix Equipment" who own the pusher tugs Arctic Taglu and Arctic Hooper, and Sea-Link Pusher.
The comment is from Colin Sands who is a master on one of the Seaspan ships.
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 6, 2016 17:25:22 GMT -8
Why retire Carrier before the Greg? Wasn't the Carrier built in 74 and is one of the newer ships in the fleet age wise.
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Post by Chris City on Dec 6, 2016 18:40:44 GMT -8
Why retire Carrier before the Greg? Wasn't the Carrier built in 74 and is one of the newer ships in the fleet age wise. Apparently it is in very poor condition. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 6, 2016 19:03:42 GMT -8
So the Seaspan Ferries fleet after February 2017 will be:
The four regulars:
- Seaspan Swift
- Seaspan Reliant
- Princess Superior
- Seaspan Challenger / Coastal Spirit
Relief:
- Seaspan Greg
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 6, 2016 20:18:08 GMT -8
It will be a sad day when the Carrier Princess goes. It is the last survivor of the once proud CPR BC Coast Service.
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 8, 2016 13:58:38 GMT -8
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 12, 2016 16:34:26 GMT -8
According to Vessel Finder Seaspan Swift now under Canadian Flag.
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 13, 2016 18:08:08 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 14, 2016 20:20:06 GMT -8
Princess Superior, with a full load of trailers, 'steams' away from Swartz Bay with the 11:15 AM sailing for Tilbury on the mainland - 14 December 2016. This image is cropped from a shot that was taken with my lens zoomed to 450 mm (full frame equivalent) focal length, hence the mainland mountains seeming to be so close.  © WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on Flickr
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Post by Chris City on Dec 28, 2016 20:31:09 GMT -8
Since they use the same berth, tug Seaspan Queen and railbarge mill about waiting for Carrier Princess to depart. I was happy to get this shot (minus powerlines...) as this kind of meet doesn't usually happen but because of the holidays it created this traffic jam. Carrier Princess was a long time railcar transporter for the E&N until 2012 when she had the rails lifted from her deck, but she will be retired for good this spring.  Seaspan ~ Nanaimo Harbour by Chris City, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 30, 2016 22:46:48 GMT -8
Here's a link to the plans for the Seaspan Duke Point terminal, which will become Seaspan's only Nanaimo terminal in 2017. Site Plan HERECity of Nanaimo webpage HERE |
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Post by Chris City on Dec 31, 2016 0:13:15 GMT -8
Here's a link to the plans for the Seaspan Duke Point terminal, which will become Seaspan's only Nanaimo terminal in 2017. Site Plan HERECity of Nanaimo webpage HEREThis is great, thanks for sharing! I've been looking forward to taking photos of the Seaspan ferries at this new location. |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 31, 2016 9:39:48 GMT -8
Here's a link to the plans for the Seaspan Duke Point terminal, which will become Seaspan's only Nanaimo terminal in 2017. Site Plan HERECity of Nanaimo webpage HEREThis is great, thanks for sharing! I've been looking forward to taking photos of the Seaspan ferries at this new location. So no means at all to deliver rail cars to what remains of the E&N? |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 31, 2016 10:08:47 GMT -8
This is great, thanks for sharing! I've been looking forward to taking photos of the Seaspan ferries at this new location. So no means at all to deliver rail cars to what remains of the E&N? The rail slip at Wellcox (the same ferry berth currently used by both the rail barge and the Seaspan Ferries) will remain in use for rail only. It might have a large hockey arena / events centre next to it. |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 31, 2016 10:20:49 GMT -8
So no means at all to deliver rail cars to what remains of the E&N? The rail slip at Wellcox (the same ferry berth currently used by both the rail barge and the Seaspan Ferries) will remain in use for rail only. It might have a large hockey arena / events centre next to it. So in effect, the new & improved Duke Point terminal "will (not exactly) become Seaspan's only Nanaimo terminal in 2017". But all rubber tire traffic will go through Duke Point. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 31, 2016 10:27:29 GMT -8
The rail slip at Wellcox (the same ferry berth currently used by both the rail barge and the Seaspan Ferries) will remain in use for rail only. It might have a large hockey arena / events centre next to it. So in effect, the new & improved Duke Point terminal "will (not exactly) become Seaspan's only Nanaimo terminal in 2017". But all rubber tire traffic will go through Duke Point. I should have added the word "Ferries" to my "....will become Seaspan Ferries' only Nanaimo terminal in 2017." That's what I meant when I posted that. Sorry to confuse. All of Seaspan Ferries company traffic will go to Duke Point. Seaspan Marine company will still pull a rail barge to the downtown dock. But the main change is all those drop trailers (the temporary storage lot, the traffic all day as they are dropped-off and picked-up) for the Seaspan Ferries business will leave the downtown area. That's significant to land use and to local traffic on the roads. |
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