News
Dec 29, 2020
Aquatic Invasive Species EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB - detected in BC on the west coast of Vancouver Island
See the following links for more information:
From the University of British Columbia
From Fisheries and Oceans Canada
A short video from DFO on the Green Crab
Aquatic Invasive Species EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB - detected in BC on the west coast of Vancouver Island
See the following links for more information:
From the University of British Columbia
From Fisheries and Oceans Canada
A short video from DFO on the Green Crab
Dec 16, 2020
The vessel ZHEN HUA 35 anchored in Plumper C had to be reposition at 13:00 and 21:30 hours after it had dragged anchored.
Take a look at the picture below. It is classified as a heavy lift vessel and it's no wonder the strong winds could move it around with that massive lift structure.
The vessel ZHEN HUA 35 anchored in Plumper C had to be reposition at 13:00 and 21:30 hours after it had dragged anchored.
Take a look at the picture below. It is classified as a heavy lift vessel and it's no wonder the strong winds could move it around with that massive lift structure.
Nov 5, 2020
The vessel SHANDONG HAI CHANG passes between the NEW LEGACY and a fishing boat on its way to anchorage A in Cow Bay
The vessel SHANDONG HAI CHANG passes between the NEW LEGACY and a fishing boat on its way to anchorage A in Cow Bay
Oct 26, 2020
Today, MP Alistair MacGregor introduced Bill 250 to address the issue of freighter anchorages in the Salish Sea.
Background Information to the bill
Press Release - if you click on the Private Member's bill link you can view the actual bill
News Article in the Cowichan Valley
Today, MP Alistair MacGregor introduced Bill 250 to address the issue of freighter anchorages in the Salish Sea.
Background Information to the bill
Press Release - if you click on the Private Member's bill link you can view the actual bill
News Article in the Cowichan Valley
Aug 18, 2020
Giant Coal stacker, seen above in Victoria, being moved to barge before being transported to Neptune Terminals
Neptune accepts delivery - their coal expansion has turned serious as a competitor of Roberts Bank
Neptune accepts delivery - their coal expansion has turned serious as a competitor of Roberts Bank
June 3, 2020
The vessel, the Grouse Arrow operated by G2 Ocean dropped anchor in Cowichan Bay anchorage B. This is a unique vessel which has the designation of a "Totally Enclosed Forestry Carrier" vessel. We have never seen a vessel like this before in Cowichan Bay. See pictures below
The vessel, the Grouse Arrow operated by G2 Ocean dropped anchor in Cowichan Bay anchorage B. This is a unique vessel which has the designation of a "Totally Enclosed Forestry Carrier" vessel. We have never seen a vessel like this before in Cowichan Bay. See pictures below
Apr 19, 2020
The vessel Andalucian Zephyr, a Handymax class vessel with a deadweight of 34436 tons and a length of 180 m, dropped anchor in Cow B.
As it steamed in it passed the Spring Nexus, a VLBC (Very Large Bulk Carrier) class vessel of 206652 tons and a length of 300 m in Cow C.
Below is a picture as it passed the Spring Nexus on the way to anchorage B. When these anchorages were designated the Handymax were the large vessels of the day the VLBC didn't exist.
The vessel Andalucian Zephyr, a Handymax class vessel with a deadweight of 34436 tons and a length of 180 m, dropped anchor in Cow B.
As it steamed in it passed the Spring Nexus, a VLBC (Very Large Bulk Carrier) class vessel of 206652 tons and a length of 300 m in Cow C.
Below is a picture as it passed the Spring Nexus on the way to anchorage B. When these anchorages were designated the Handymax were the large vessels of the day the VLBC didn't exist.
Mar 30, 2020
Green Max K 1 and Golden Cecilie have entangled anchors in Plumper Sound.
On the early morning of March 30 I was notified by my fellow resident Jeff Tarris that it appeared as though there was an incident in Plumper Sound involving two bulk carrier vessels. His first indication was at dawn when he observed very bright lights on the vessels. Based on A.I.S. data, one of the bulk cargo freighters anchored in "C" anchorage had apparently dragged anchor. The two vessels involved were the Golden Cecilie, a 200 metre bulk cargo carrier, built in 2015, registered in Hong Kong, and the Green K Max, a 229 metre bulk cargo carrier, built in 2019 and registered in Liberia. When Jeff contacted the Harbour master, he was told it was "under Investigation". A Seaspan tug was dispatched to investigate ( I believe it was the Seaspan Osprey later joined by the Seaspan Eagle)
Jeff, where his property was located on South Pender, was not aware of the fast moving cold front overnight on March 29th. But according to Kevin Obermeyer, head of the Pacific Pilotage Authority stated in an email to Jeff "There was a Gale Warning in effect. The wind was south 33 gusting 41 knots at Saturna Island. The wind speed at the ships in the open water was likely much higher." I had woken to the wind and rain around that time.
Based on A.I.S. data and both videos and pictures from residents, these vessels came in close contact with one another (later information indicates that the bows were in contact but no discernible damage noticed initially).
Further information received confirmed the anchor dragging and the fact that the two vessels' anchors had become entangled.
PPA pilots were dispatched but it was never confirmed that there was a pilot boarded on both vessels involved in the incident.
Green Max K 1 and Golden Cecilie have entangled anchors in Plumper Sound.
On the early morning of March 30 I was notified by my fellow resident Jeff Tarris that it appeared as though there was an incident in Plumper Sound involving two bulk carrier vessels. His first indication was at dawn when he observed very bright lights on the vessels. Based on A.I.S. data, one of the bulk cargo freighters anchored in "C" anchorage had apparently dragged anchor. The two vessels involved were the Golden Cecilie, a 200 metre bulk cargo carrier, built in 2015, registered in Hong Kong, and the Green K Max, a 229 metre bulk cargo carrier, built in 2019 and registered in Liberia. When Jeff contacted the Harbour master, he was told it was "under Investigation". A Seaspan tug was dispatched to investigate ( I believe it was the Seaspan Osprey later joined by the Seaspan Eagle)
Jeff, where his property was located on South Pender, was not aware of the fast moving cold front overnight on March 29th. But according to Kevin Obermeyer, head of the Pacific Pilotage Authority stated in an email to Jeff "There was a Gale Warning in effect. The wind was south 33 gusting 41 knots at Saturna Island. The wind speed at the ships in the open water was likely much higher." I had woken to the wind and rain around that time.
Based on A.I.S. data and both videos and pictures from residents, these vessels came in close contact with one another (later information indicates that the bows were in contact but no discernible damage noticed initially).
Further information received confirmed the anchor dragging and the fact that the two vessels' anchors had become entangled.
PPA pilots were dispatched but it was never confirmed that there was a pilot boarded on both vessels involved in the incident.
Feb 25, 2020
On The Island with Gregor Craigie interview Robert Lewis-Manning regarding the current anchorage issue
Vancouver Sun - Op-Ed by Robert Lewis-Manning Opinion - Ships at Anchor: Not so hidden lessons from railway blockades
On The Island with Gregor Craigie interview Robert Lewis-Manning regarding the current anchorage issue
Vancouver Sun - Op-Ed by Robert Lewis-Manning Opinion - Ships at Anchor: Not so hidden lessons from railway blockades
Feb 20, 2020
On Nov 9, 2019 the Niagara Independent printed the following The Dirty Secret of Coal Exports from the Port of Vancouver
On Nov 9, 2019 the Niagara Independent printed the following The Dirty Secret of Coal Exports from the Port of Vancouver
Jan 30, 2020
We attend the Winter 2020 OPP Dialogue Forum in Vancouver read about the Anchorage Initiative from Transport Canada
We attend the Winter 2020 OPP Dialogue Forum in Vancouver read about the Anchorage Initiative from Transport Canada