By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News It took a dozen swings for Baffin Fisheries chairperson Kelly Kilabuk to break a champagne bottle on the hull of the Inuksuk II. But when the glass shattered, the journey was finally over. The Nunavut-owned fishery company could set sail into its next era. “I can remember many, many years ago, we said, ‘One day we’re going to build this vessel, we’re going to sail it into Iqaluit and we’re going to smash the champagne bottle against the hull,’” CEO Chris Flanagan said in an interview. “It’s going to deliver a lot of returns for many years, so I’m thrilled.” Inuksuk II, Baffin Fisheries’ newest vessel, was christened during a ceremony at the Iqaluit deepsea port Tuesday attended by at least…
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