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Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » May 6, 2024, 2:37 pm

As of 3:30 p.m. EDT on May 6, the Algoma Bear has appeared on the Seaway’s website now for the very first time ever! They were at Cap St. Michel or CSM at about 2:30 p.m. EDT on May 6 and are due at C2 or Calling In Point 2 at 1600 hours or about 4 P.M. on May 6th give or take. Welcome to the Seaway Algoma Bear and safe passages on your journey then to Hamilton! With Calm Seas and Fair Winds to you and for a very long and prosperous career with Algoma Central Corp. as well. Looking forward to seeing the Algoma Bear in 2024!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » May 6, 2024, 6:11 am

As of 7 A.M. Eastern on May 6, the Algoma Bear is near Trois Rivieres, Quebec currently in the St. Lawrence River at this time. They are still per their AIS due to arrive sometime on May 8 in Hamilton.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » May 5, 2024, 7:55 pm

As of 8:45 p.m. Eastern on May 5, the new Algoma Bear is currently in the St. Lawrence River and still above Montreal yet at this time. They should arrive in Montreal sometime tomorrow, May 6 then. I don’t know yet from Montreal if they’ll depart right away and be in the Seaway tomorrow or not? Their AIS has them presently due into Hamilton then on Wednesday, May 8 sometime. Estimates only and subject to change with weather and or any other issues. Get ready all you boatnerds, by tomorrow the Algoma Bear should arrive in Montreal and be in the Seaway soon afterward. Looking forward to seeing them then sometime in 2024 on the St. Clair River. Calm Seas and Fair Winds to the Algoma Bear!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » May 4, 2024, 3:35 pm

The Algoma Bear has arrived at the loading dock in Port Cartier, Quebec on May 4th from Marine Traffic’s website at around 1400 hours or 2 P.M. This will be their first official load and cargo of what hopefully will be a long and prosperous career for them. After loading in Port Cartier, they should be arriving in Hamilton next to unload their first cargo which will be a load of iron ore pellets sometime then next week. They should arrive sometime then in the Seaway for Hamilton sometime early next week. So, get your cameras set and ready all boatnerds as the Bear is on the prowl and soon the Algoma Bear will be coming to a Port, Lake and River near you!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » May 3, 2024, 3:41 pm

Heads up everyone and all boatnerds! The Algoma Bear departed from Sept-Iles, Quebec early this afternoon and they are expected to arrive in Port Cartier, Quebec on May 3rd in the evening to load. I don’t know if they may have been loaded somewhat upon them arriving in Sept-Isles, Quebec earlier this week or not? From photos it appears they may have been somewhat loaded and at that time, they still had their deck stiffeners on their deck or whatever they’re called for their long journey from China to Canada. When they do load at Port Cartier, this will then be their first official Great Lakes and Seaway load and cargo for them. I would assume and guess then that from Port Cartier, they will most likely head to Hamilton, Ontario to unload iron ore pellets and from there will eventually be heading to the Upper Great Lakes ports and regions. I would look for them to be on the Seaway then either later this weekend or sometime next week from Port Cartier with their first trip and voyage Inland. So fellow boatnerds and friends, get your cameras ready as the Algoma Bear will soon arrive here in the Seaway and the Great Lakes. Can’t wait to see them live and in person sometime in 2024 on the St. Clair River. Safe sailings for them!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 30, 2024, 6:48 pm

The Marine Traffic website has since been updated recently to recognize the change in the registration and call sign for the Algoma Bear. They, Marine Traffic like most other sites have them now under Canadian registration and have their call sign updated on them also. Welcome home and welcome to Canada and the Algoma Central Corp. fleet Algoma Bear! Can’t wait to see them sometime on the St. Clair River this year. Looks great from photos!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 30, 2024, 7:39 am

According to the Vessel Tracker site, their Canadian Call Sign now is VBAC however, on the Marine Traffic website for now at least they are still showing them registered from Tuvalu and with a Tuvalu call sign NOT the Canadian call sign and letters yet! I’m sure this will be updated and changed though in time. Just one simple question I have thought on the Algoma Bear. Why is Algoma using Toronto then as its Port of Registration then and not St. Catharines? I have noticed Toronto being used now on four of their vessels the Bear, the Innovator, Intrepid and the Captain Henry Jackman. I would’ve thought that Algoma would use St. Catharines since isn’t there operations and stuff located there? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help and information anyone may have.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 30, 2024, 7:04 am

Thanks Guest. Well done and appreciate that and your information on them as well too!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Guest » April 29, 2024, 10:21 pm

Algoma Bear is now officially registered Canadian! Her official number is 847114 and port of registry is Toronto. Registry date is April 29, 2024.

https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/ ... ils/847114

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 29, 2024, 1:41 pm

They officially arrived at Sept-Iles, Quebec in Canada this morning on April 29 after their long trip and journey home that originated in China where she was built. Soon they will then become a Canadian registered vessel as they were registered in Tuvalu for their delivery trip and voyage from China to Canada. I would guess and assume then that they had a foreign crew and captain aboard for their delivery trip as well? The Algoma Bear will soon also have an all Canadian crew and captain once they become a Canadian registered vessel then. Algoma though is NOT done yet with the arrival of the Algoma Bear as the next one to follow them later this year will be the Algoma Endeavour a 740 foot long ship currently under construction in Croatia. The Algoma Endeavour at 740 feet in length thus becomes the longest and largest vessel to be built in Croatia at least for Lakes and Seaway service and for their owners Algoma Central Corporation. The Algoma Bear becomes the 11th Equinox-Class ship and the Algoma Endeavour the 12th since Algoma started with the Equinox-Class series in 2013, the Algoma Equinox being the first vessel of the series to join Algoma in late 2013. Since then, there have been 5 gearless bulk carriers built in China and 6 self-unloading vessels so far. Two of the self-unloaders the Innovator and Intrepid were built in Croatia in 2017 and 2020 respectively. Each are 650 feet in length and each have a forward mounted unloading boom. Algoma is also celebrating their 125th year of its founding this year during the 2024 season. Algoma is definitely making waves in 2024!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 28, 2024, 7:16 pm

Well although it’s NOT Alabama I would say one song to add once they arrive home then in Canada would be “Sweet Home Alabama!” I’m not up on any other welcome home songs once they arrive in Canada but, I’m sure there is plenty to pick and choose from then.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Guest » April 28, 2024, 10:01 am

For some reason I have Grand Funk Railroad's "I'm Your Captain / Closer to my Home" song from 1970 playing in my head when reading this thread!

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 27, 2024, 8:18 pm

They are now due at Sept-Iles, Quebec on April 28 at 2300 hours or at 11 P.M. subject to change as always with any ship or vessel due to weather or any other types of delays then or issues.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 26, 2024, 6:09 pm

Latest update has them due now at Sept-Iles, Quebec on April 30 in the morning subject to change.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Kymosobbie » April 26, 2024, 4:43 pm

Inching closer
about to round 3rd base. Heading home
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Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 16, 2024, 1:14 pm

They arrived at the Pacific Anchorage to the Panama Canal on April 11 and transited the Canal on April 15. At last check, they were due at Sept-Iles, Quebec about April 26 at that point. I don’t know yet if they will be loading there or if that is where eventually they will be re-flagged and registered Canadian at? Right now, they are registered from Tuvalu andI think have a foreign crew aboard for the delivery trip and maiden voyage from China to Canada. I recently sent a news article to boatnerd about them for the News Page so hope in time at least anyway, they will put the article up on the News Page. Thanks for the updates on the Algoma Bear. Looking forward to seeing them sometime in 2024 up on the St. Clair River. With Calm Seas and Fair Winds to the Algoma Bear as they make their long trip and journey home to Canada. Safe Passages and may you have a safe and successful career as well.

Re: Algoma Bear

by Kymosobbie » April 15, 2024, 4:34 pm

the Bear is loose in the Caribbean
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Re: Algoma Bear

by Kymosobbie » April 10, 2024, 10:44 am

Algoma Bear is now listed on the Marine Traffic website
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Re: Algoma Bear

by Kymosobbie » April 7, 2024, 1:20 pm

currently NW of the Galápagos Island
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Re: Algoma Bear

by Denny » April 6, 2024, 7:14 pm

Any further updates on them? Thought they were due to arrive on or around April 6 at the Panama Canal. Any information is appreciated and thanks in advance as well.

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