In August 2001 the Bulk Carrier Windoc was lined up on the Welland Canal's Bridge 11 in Ontario Canada. After receiving the flashing amber approach light indicating that the bridge operator was aware of the vessel, the captain lined up on the centerline and maintained a speed of 5 knots. Minutes later while the vessel was half way through the bridge started descending. The … [Read more...]
Canada Gives $238 Million to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
The Government of Canada will provide CAD $320 million (USD $238 million) to support offshore oil and gas industry jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador amid the slump in the oil market. The funds were promised by Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan on Friday who said the money would be used for safety improvements, maintenance and upgrades of existing offshore … [Read more...]
U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Launches Investigation Into Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has formally launched its into claims that Canada's pending ballast water regulations will unfairly hurt U.S.-flagged vessels. The launching of the investigation follows a petition filed in March by the U.S.-based Lake Carriers’ Association to look into the regulations. The Canadian Governments proposed ballast water regulations are … [Read more...]
Business of Shipping: Trade Dispute Helps Lift Volumes at Ontario’s Port of Thunder Bay
By Ira Breskin THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO-- The deepwater port here will modestly increase volume this year by offering shippers attractive transit options for international cargo displaced by trade disputes. “With disruptive trade patterns, we win because the lack of alternatives,” said Tim Heney, the port’s chief executive, during a recent interview. In 2019, Thunder Bay … [Read more...]
Canada’s First Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels Enters Service with Coast Guard
The Government of Canada has officially dedicated into service the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir John Franklin, the first large vessel built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The vessel is the first of three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) to be built by Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. new OFSVs will replace existing Coast Guard ships on the east and west … [Read more...]