The peace and tranquility near Ogden Point may be interrupted over the next few days while a Canadian naval ship is being repaired.
Repairs to the MV Asterix began Jan. 21 and will continue until Feb. 1. The work requires the use of a large generator, which the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has warned may peak through Jan. 22.
Until Feb 1st, the CDN naval ship Asterix at #ogdenpoint will undergo repairs that require the use of a large generator. While we anticipate the noise to remain within acceptable levels, we understand that it might increase between Jan 21-22. For any questions, please PM us. pic.twitter.com/NGpTCtDWXk
— GVHA (@gvicharbour) January 21, 2019
MV Asterix is an auxiliary oiler repleshment vessel that has participated in international warfare exercises. It can carry thousands of tons of marine fuel and includes a fully-fitted hospital and emergency dormitory for up to 350 evacuees.
GVHA tweeted that anyone with questions on the repair should reach out to them via Twitter.
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Today, Canada's Resolve-Class Naval Support Ship Asterix docks at Pier A North at #ogdenpoint after travelling over 51,000 nautical miles in 2018. @federalfleet pic.twitter.com/HXpP5K7DTu
— GVHA (@gvicharbour) December 19, 2018
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