The morning started off very sunny on the Strait but by 1130h .a black thick o' fog enveloped India Anchorage in Inhabitants Bay where the bulk carrier Cape Mary was being examined by Sydney based CFIA inspectors Tom Campbell and Steve Plumridge.They combed the vessel for signs of Gypsy Moth cocoons before it was allowed to proceed up the St. Lawrence River to Port Cartier Qc.After completing their task they were dropped off at the Sand Point Wharf by the launch Strait Rider.
APA pilot Capt. Evan MacDonald boarded the vessel at about 1230h from the pilot veesel Strait Eagle commanded by Capt.Mel Brushett and took it to the outer pilot station .
At the Nustar Dock the Eagle Boston was loading crude oil and was expected to depart at 2030h and the Nordic Breeze would shortly thereafter depart Anchorage Charlie in Chedabucto Bay to be docked the Nustar Ocean berth One.
The newly arrived McKeil tug Beverly M 1 moved from its berth at Port Hawkesbury temporarily to take on 60 tons of potable water from the Strait Superport folks at Mulgrave.The tug is awiting a berth spot in Mulgrave once the CCG vessel Earl Grey goes to sea..The Beverly M 1 will have some work done before departing for Belledune N.B. with the barge Nunavut Spirit..It is expected that the next new to McKeil tug Sharon M. will arrive here in about 6-7 weeks from the Middle East.
***I just received this clear shot of the Cape Mary taken by CFIA inspector Stephen Plumridge on the morning he went out to the Cape Mary.
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