Fusion - back again

After a lengthy refit in the Ukraine, the Fusion is back on the job. Since it left Halifax in April, the Halifax to St-Pierre et Miquelon service was been carried out by the cargo ship Nils B.
Fusion is ideally suited to the service because of its small size and RoRo capability, but is getting on in years. The refit must have been extensive, and one hopes it will be enough to keep the ship going reliably until completion of her contract.
Built in 1977 by Blohm & Voss, the ship measures 2279 gross tons, has a capacity of 219 TEUs and has two 30 tonne cranes. It has carried twelve names in its career, and has served the St-Pierre service off and on since 2007, first as Fort Ross, and since August 2010 under its present name and under a three year contract.

Nils B update

 1. A crew man makes his way forward to secure the foredeck.

2. A.P.A.No.1 makes a little spray on the way out.

Nils B got underway this afternoon bound for St-Pierre. The ship started pitching and rolling even before it got to Ives Knoll- it will be an interesting trip!

Fusion - off for refit?

The Fusion, which runs a regular weekly service to St-Pierre et Miquelon, sailed a week ago for Ceuta, presumably for refit.
Her place is being taken by the general cargo ship Nils B. It has no RoRo capability, so everything must be lifted off and on. This will be a major nuisance for the month or so that Fusion will be away. Nils B was here in January 2008 with a heavy lift for the Shipyard, but as yet I have not managed a photo.
Fusion was built in 1977 and has carried 12 names in its lengthy career. It took over the St-Pierre service in 2007 (as Fort Ross) but was off the run for 2008-2010 when Dutch Runner was brought in.
When Fusion returned in August 2010 it was understood to be on a three year contract.