Australian Spirit returns .

APA pilot Capt. Chuck MacDonald went aboard the crude oil  tanker at the pilot station to bring it to the Nustar Ocean Berth One at Point Tupper. .The tugs  Svitzer Bedford  captained by Vernon Turple and the Point Chebucto with Capt. Derek King at the controls assisted in swinging the tanker around and docking it portside to.Superport Marine Services support vessels Strait  Rider skippered by capt. earl Tibbo and the vessel Wikit with Capt. Adam Williams at the wheel  handled the bow and stern lines.

There are a couple of vessels due in on the 8th for CFIA inspections in Inhabitants Bay before proceeding up the St. Lawrence.