Category Archives: ships

Island Sky – temporary duty

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Katherine

Island Sky at BC Ferries Little River terminal In late October BC Ferries redeployed two vessels in the Powell River area in order to make repairs to the Queen of Burnaby and to accommodate the Queen of Nanaimo’s refit. The … Continue reading →

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A busy harbour – Nanaimo

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

A busy day on and above the Nanaimo Harbour

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MV Quinsam

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Quinsam in Nanaimo

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MV Quinsam

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Quinsam heading past Protection Island enroute Gabriola Island

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Magpie SW

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

Magpie SW loading logs in Nanaimo A harbour tug and a dozer boat move logs into place for loading onto the bulk carrier Magpie SW at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf. Ironically, this is less than 400 metres from the now … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries Baynes cable ferry Sound Connector undergoing trials You can see the pre-tension load on the south guide cable Being a cable ferry, the Baynes Sound Connector has a centerline drive cable, and port and starboard (north and south) … Continue reading →

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CFMETR – CFAV Lawrenceville

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

Lawrenceville at CFMETR YTL 590, CFAV Lawrenceville is one of five Ville class tugboats operated by the Royal Canadian Navy. The Ville class tugs are quite low-slung vessels which makes them ideal for harbour work, such as the tight manoeuvring … Continue reading →

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CFMETR – TWR 7

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

TWR 7 (Chaparral) at CFMETR Chaparral is a US Navy 85 ft. Target Torpedo Retriever Vessel currently assigned to CFMETR. Chapparal’s duties include the retrieval of targets, torpedoes, mk 30 Targets, range security and deployment of oceanographic measurement instrumentation. Chapparal’s … Continue reading →

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CFMETR – CFAV Egret

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

CFAV Egret at CFMETR CFAV Egret is a Range Safety and Patrol vessel based at the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR) in Nanoose. Built:  2003, Kamma & Blake Industries, Port Alberni Length: 14 m Engines: 2 x … Continue reading →

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CFMETR

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Katherine

Number 9 at CFMETR

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