Lighter days are getting closer, tide times are still a problem though.
A late afternoon arrival of WIND PEAK to Werner quay, a larger crane vessel to take 6 wind turbines out each trip.
Outward from Albert dock at the same time was OCEAN RESEARCHER.
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A long weekend on the Clyde at Greenock.
Having driven up overnight, we went to the view point on Lyle Hill for the sunrise. CORUISK catches the early sunlight at Gourock.
Returning to James Watt dock and PRINCE MADOG berthed at Dales repair berth.
The Hessle built SD IMPETUS also at Dales – the Calmac ferry CALEDONIAN ISLES in drydock beyond.
A long distance view from Garvel Point of MSC SENA at the container terminal.
We had decided to take a trip to Dunoon, our transport ALI CAT arrives at Gourock…
… closely followed by CHIEFTAIN arriving from Kilcreggan.
ALI CAT arrives Dunoon to take us back to Gourock.
As we travelled back, SOUND OF SCARBA heads for McInroys Point…
… as SOUND OF SHUNA heads in the opposite direction to Hunters Quay.
Having just picked up a pilot, ARKLOW VALLEY heads in for Glasgow.
Back to James Watt dock to check in to the Premier Inn, PRINCE MADOG in better sunshine.
SD IMPETUS also in the sun, looks like work on port funnel taking place.
HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS in the afternoon sunshine.
Tucked alongside, the ROVER, a former passenger tender.
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An early arrival as ENCOUNTER approaches the container terminal.
ALI CAT passes Custom House Quay outward to Gourock for the days services.
Having missed her passing inward, SD RESOURCEFUL passes outward with SD OILMAN alongside.
Nearly caught out as SMB 03 departs James Watt dock at speed.
Back to the Esplanade as LADY HARRIET arrives – but not for long as she turned around and went back to anchor.
We had planned to take the ferry to Kilcreggan – but there is no service on a Sunday. We headed to Largs to have a short trip to Cumbrae.
LOCH SHIRA arrives to take us over.
With lucky timing, as we set off LOCHINVAR arrived to overnight here while on passage to James Watt dock.
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A short walk before checking out and the Hessle built CAMERON seen off Greenock riverfront servicing the buoys.
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An early morning trip to the waterfront at King George dock for the first sailing of WIND PEAK to the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Dogger Bank.
Still on it’s legs when I arrived, VB KINGSMAN on the quay astern, ready to standby.
Afloat and off the quay, VB LLOYDSMAN also standing off.
She made a slow slip astern to clear the quay before starting her turn.
The early morning sunlight starts to catch her side.
18 recyclable blades, 6 towers and 6 nacelles aboard.
Slowly coming round.
Nicely lit as she turns.
Coming round. I couldn’t stay for any more views as I needed to get to work.
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A very early start as VB LLOYDSMAN returns to King George dock from Alexandra dock…
…closely followed by VB KINGSMAN.
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First day of BST.
CASTARA berthed at Saltend jetty 3, one of the largest for a while over 50000 dwt.
ROTRA VENTE passes outward from Alexandra dock having brought in wind turbine nacelles.
SCAN FJORD passes outward from Goole bound for Aberdeen.
TRUFFALDINO passes outward from Grove wharf for Kings Lynn.
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