{"id":9827,"date":"2024-01-02T12:09:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T12:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quaysides.co.uk\/wp\/?page_id=9827"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:25:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:25:34","slug":"2023-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/quaysides.co.uk\/wp\/2023-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 – Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

A look back at some of my favourite photos and vessels of 2023.<\/p>\n

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January 1st and PUTFORD PROTECTOR passes inward for dry-docking in Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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Out two days on the trot – SAMSKIP HOFFELL arrives from Iceland.<\/p>\n

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The SFPA patrol vessel JURA inward for Albert dock.<\/p>\n

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KINGSMAN passes for Alexandra dock jetty.<\/p>\n

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ALREK arrives at King George dock.<\/p>\n

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The heavy lift vessel HAPPY RANGER sailing from Alexandra dock jetty.<\/p>\n

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Deans Tugs LINDA D approaches Albert dock.<\/p>\n

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SIDER KING sails from King George dock having discharged cement.<\/p>\n

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ROTRA MARE inward for Alexandra dock bringing blades in for a change.<\/p>\n

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KOMMANDOR SUSAN outward from Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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JURA heads back North after her dry-docking.<\/p>\n

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OCEAN RELIANCE passes Paull outward bound.<\/p>\n

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STOLT SEAGULL passes King George dock to swing for Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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PETRA passes Paull inward to Grove wharf.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0LAPISLAND inward for King George dock.<\/p>\n

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WHITCHAMPION arriving off Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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DHB DAUNTLESS passes King George dock inward to Dunston’s.<\/p>\n

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WICKO arriving King George dock…<\/p>\n

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… with TRUEMAN on the stern.<\/p>\n

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FEDERAL BISCAY sails from King George dock.<\/p>\n

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ADAPEARL passes Paull outward for Ipswich.<\/p>\n

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LINDA D heads to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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A rare run around to the Trent sees WILSON RHINE at Flixborough…<\/p>\n

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… with fleetmate JUMBO at Gunness.<\/p>\n

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ROLLDOCK SKY outward from Werner quay.<\/p>\n

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LLOYDSMAN heading back to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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DUKE OF NORMANDY outward from Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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NOTUS makes an early morning departure from King George dock.<\/p>\n

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CORAL LOPHELIA sailing from Saltend.<\/p>\n

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A weekly regular, ODDA MARIE inward for King George dock.<\/p>\n

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VOS FAMOUS passes King George dock to drydock at MMS.<\/p>\n

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Our anniversary visit to Oban sees LORD OF THE ISLES arriving.<\/p>\n

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A short boat trip and ELIZABETH-G seen at the marina…<\/p>\n

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… with HAVGULL at North pier.<\/p>\n

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LOCH RIDDON passes Maiden Island inward to Oban.<\/p>\n

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The main reason for the boat trip – ZUIDERDAM anchored off Maiden Island.<\/p>\n

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A low down perspective of ISLE OF LEWIS preparing to depart Oban.<\/p>\n

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CLANSMAN arrives for a flying visit, returning from dry-dock to later head further North.<\/p>\n

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The small cruise ship EMMA JANE heads out of the marina…<\/p>\n

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… closely followed by the ELIZABETH-G…<\/p>\n

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… and the GLEN SHIEL.<\/p>\n

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The ‘auld trooper’ ISLE OF ARRAN arrives.<\/p>\n

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LORD OF THE HIGHLANDS arrives for the North pier – the newest cruise ship to run from Oban.<\/p>\n

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The PHAROS makes a fine sight as she heads out from Oban.<\/p>\n

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Having returned from drydocking, LOCH STRIVEN arrives back from Lismore.<\/p>\n

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ISLE OF MULL catches the light nicely as she arrives back to Oban…<\/p>\n

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… as CORUISK heads out to Craignure.<\/p>\n

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LORD OF THE ISLES arrives as viewed from Pulpit Hill.<\/p>\n

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I had two ‘sea days’ while in Oban – first day to Colonsay then Coll and Tiree – HOLLIE ROSE seen at North pier as we sailed.<\/p>\n

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SALLY ANN passes Maiden Island inward…<\/p>\n

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… with HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS also inward passing Kerrera.<\/p>\n

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On the return from Colonsay POLE STAR was off the North side of Kerrera.<\/p>\n

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ISLE OF LEWIS powers out of Oban bay.<\/p>\n

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LOCH STRIVEN heads to the slip as we wait to sail to Coll\/Tiree…<\/p>\n

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… and ISLE OF MULL arrives from Craignure.<\/p>\n

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In the Sound of Mull RONJA SUPERIOR passes southbound.<\/p>\n

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Next day was a sailing to Lochboisdale – L’AUSTRAL had arrived earlier and anchored in the bay.<\/p>\n

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At Lochboisdale marina was the MENAI – a former naval tender.<\/p>\n

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Having had an overnight stay, EILEAN DHIURA heads for the Sound of Kerrera and back to Islay.<\/p>\n

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I finally caught Calmac’s smallest ferry, the CARVORIA crossing from Kerrera.<\/p>\n

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GLEN MASSAN arrives back at Oban marina…<\/p>\n

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… followed by fleetmates GLEN ETIVE…<\/p>\n

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… and GLEN TARSAN.<\/p>\n

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ELIZABETH-G also returned from her weeks cruise.<\/p>\n

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POLE STAR waits in the bay…<\/p>\n

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… as PHAROS clears the Lighthouse pier.<\/p>\n

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CORUISK arrives at Oban dressed overall to celebrate the Coronation.<\/p>\n

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The ever faithful view of the Hull built VITAL SPARK at Inveraray on the way home.<\/p>\n

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A bonus was KINGDOM OF FIFE working off the Inveraray pier.<\/p>\n

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GEOQUIP SEEHORN inward on an evening tide.<\/p>\n

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WILSON NORTH outward from King George dock.<\/p>\n

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The form VIGILANT was renamed JOHN PAUL DE JORIA and is seen outward from Albert dock.<\/p>\n

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TRUEMAN passes King George dock at speed.<\/p>\n

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The Sietas built PIRITA arrives on an evening tide.<\/p>\n

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OTELLO sailing from Saltend.<\/p>\n

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ODDA MARIE inward on her weekly visit to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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FINNHAWK nicely lit as she also makes her weekly visit.<\/p>\n

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The strange looking ISLE OF JURA heading stern first to work on the gas pipelines under the Humber off Paull.<\/p>\n

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NORMA approaches Saltend jetty.<\/p>\n

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ALBANYBORG inward to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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A visit to the Tees and the early arrival of HAPPY ALBATROSS.<\/p>\n

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CORAL STAR was the next inward.<\/p>\n

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The Sietas built A2B ENERGY arrives…<\/p>\n

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… as her sister DORNBUSCH sails.<\/p>\n

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CONTAINERSHIPS NORD passes the South Gare inward.<\/p>\n

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ROMAN heads out for the Tyne.<\/p>\n

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FIERY CROSS waits off the South Gare…<\/p>\n

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… for the inward bound ECO NEMESIS.<\/p>\n

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OCEAN RESEARCHER passes King George dock on a breezy afternoon.<\/p>\n

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A smart looking FRANCISCA passes Paull for upriver…<\/p>\n

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… followed by MOZART for the Trent.<\/p>\n

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WILSON ALMERIA passes Chowderness inward.<\/p>\n

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FEO SWAN arrives early afternoon to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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CEMSTAR passes King George inward to William Wright dock.<\/p>\n

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We had another weeks visit to Aberdeen – HIGHLAND CHIEFTAIN arrives.<\/p>\n

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SEAWELL was next outward bound.<\/p>\n

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In the now fully operational South harbour, the ice-breaker BOTNICA shifts berths.<\/p>\n

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A very early arrival of the ISLAND SKY into the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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TROMS MIRA also making an early arrival.<\/p>\n

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GRAMPIAN CORINTHIAN arrives.<\/p>\n

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A bit of sunlight as AURORA HORIZON arrives.<\/p>\n

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ESVAGT CASTOR sails in a bright spell.<\/p>\n

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REM SERVER arrives, still in her old K-Line colours.<\/p>\n

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The Indonesian sail training vessel BIMA SUCI made a fine sight as she sailed…<\/p>\n

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… assisted by KITTIWAKE…<\/p>\n

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… and PETEREL.<\/p>\n

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REM SUPPLIER arriving.<\/p>\n

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Survey vessel GLOMAR SUPPORTER heads out of the harbour.<\/p>\n

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SOLVIK SUPPLIER inwards.<\/p>\n

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STANDARD SUPPLIER outward.<\/p>\n

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GRAMPIAN SOVEREIGN inward.<\/p>\n

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STANDARD DEFENDER arrives.<\/p>\n

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AIDASOL catches the sun off the harbour entrance.<\/p>\n

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HJALTLAND makes her usual early morning arrival.<\/p>\n

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REM CETUS next inward.<\/p>\n

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ISLAND CHIEFTAIN arrives.<\/p>\n

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Fresh from a recent drydocking, HIGHLAND DEFENDER heads out.<\/p>\n

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The fishery research vessel SCOTIA heads to sea.<\/p>\n

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X-bow type SEA FLYER arrives.<\/p>\n

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Standby vessel VOS INNOVATOR enters the harbour.<\/p>\n

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SKIPPER TIDE in the South harbour had only been renamed the day before.<\/p>\n

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SKANDI KVITSOY moving between berths in the harbour.<\/p>\n

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AURORA PEARL approaches the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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IBERIAN BULKER berthed in the South harbour.<\/p>\n

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OLYMPIC TAURUS arrives in the South harbour…<\/p>\n

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… closely followed by the EDDA SAVANAH.<\/p>\n

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FRAM PRINCESS arrives the main harbour in the afternoon sunlight.<\/p>\n

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NORMAND SUPRA sails from the harbour…<\/p>\n

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… and fleetmate NORMAND SPICA moves between berths.<\/p>\n

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An afternoon arrival for HELLIAR.<\/p>\n

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PETEREL returns from Dundee.<\/p>\n

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OLYMPIC ELECTRA enters the harbour.<\/p>\n

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She was followed by TROMS LYRA.<\/p>\n

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SKANDI CALEDONIA berthed at Pocra quay.<\/p>\n

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SONGA DISCOVERER heads out.<\/p>\n

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A vintage style supplier STANDARD DUKE arrives very early.<\/p>\n

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NORSIDE CYGNUS enters port.<\/p>\n

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SEVEN KESTREL arrives in the South harbour.<\/p>\n

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VOS PARTNER arrives for the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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FS CYGNUS next arrival at 11:00<\/p>\n

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PETEREL heads out to sea.<\/p>\n

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The Dutch cargo ship EENDRACHT sails just before lunch.<\/p>\n

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SKANDI BARRA enters the harbour a short while later.<\/p>\n

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There are new seats up on the Torry battery, a more elevated view of HIGHLAND DEFENDER sailing.<\/p>\n

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And a very quick move down to the riverside for SKANDI KVITSOY sailing a few minutes later.<\/p>\n

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On a wet Thursday we spent time in the town, a quick visit to Footdee on the way home gave me shots of WISBY ARGAN moving berths.<\/p>\n

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A bright morning as REM CRUSADER moves between berths.<\/p>\n

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GRAMPIAN DON in the entrance channel inward.<\/p>\n

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HIGHLAND PRESTIGE sailing.<\/p>\n

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Last of the visit, SEA FLYER moving between berths.<\/p>\n

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SIRAPINAR XIV passes Victoria dock inward on her delivery voyage from Turkey.<\/p>\n

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MANXMAN waiting off Paull.<\/p>\n

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SVITZER ELEANOR inward off Paull now in full Svitzer colours.<\/p>\n

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BOHWA TSINGTAO passes Paull inward to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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Newly renamed, TRADESMAN approaches King George dock from Albert dock.<\/p>\n

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NINA B approaches Alexandra dock.<\/p>\n

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LADY MENNA passes Paull outward from King George dock.<\/p>\n

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The new build WES ESTHER passes Chowderness inward.<\/p>\n

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VARKAN EGE inward to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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Early morning arrival for JSP MISTRAL.<\/p>\n

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A long weekend break at Greenock – SOUND OF SCARBA arriving at Gourock.<\/p>\n

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Evening on the Greenock Esplanade as SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE sails from the cruise terminal.<\/p>\n

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CMS BOXER berthed in Victoria harbour…<\/p>\n

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with fleetmates CMS WRESTLER…<\/p>\n

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… and BRUISER.<\/p>\n

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Calmac’s ALI CAT approaches Gourock…<\/p>\n

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… and so does fleetmate ARGYLL FLYER.<\/p>\n

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SD ORONSAY passes Greenock Custom House Quay outward.<\/p>\n

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CELEBRITY APEX sails from the cruise terminal.<\/p>\n

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ANGLEGARTH passes Custom House Quay outward…<\/p>\n

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… followed by SVITZER WARDEN…<\/p>\n

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… and SVITZER MARKEN.<\/p>\n

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The tugs were bound for the PATRIOTIC, seen here inward to Finnart.<\/p>\n

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SOUND OF SOAY departs from Gourock.<\/p>\n

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CMS WRESTLER passes Greenock Esplanade outward.<\/p>\n

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SD NORTHERN RIVER passes Custom House Quay for James Watt dock.<\/p>\n

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SVITZER WARDEN passes the Esplanade returning upriver.<\/p>\n

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With an impressive deck cargo, SAMPOGRACHT approaches Greenock container terminal.<\/p>\n

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SD ORONSAY passes Custom House Quay inward.<\/p>\n

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A very early arrival as REGAL PRINCESS passes the Esplanade for the cruise terminal.<\/p>\n

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SD OMAGH passes James Watt dock outward.<\/p>\n

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JOSE PROGRESS clears Saltend outward bound.<\/p>\n

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NORDIC SIRA passes outward from King George dock.<\/p>\n

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An afternoon sailing from Saltend for SENIORITY.<\/p>\n

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Another long weekend break, this time to the Mersey. ELBSTROM arriving.<\/p>\n

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BG EMERALD next sighted inward.<\/p>\n

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SEATRUCK POINT passes inward for drydock.<\/p>\n

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The water injection dredger IGUAZU passes inward.<\/p>\n

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The bulk carrier PUMA swinging on arrival.<\/p>\n

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VS LARA outward from the MSC at Eastham.<\/p>\n

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The dredger SCALD off the locks at Eastham.<\/p>\n

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CEMCOASTER passes Eastham Ferry for the MSC.<\/p>\n

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The Mersey ferry SNOWDROP approaches Seacombe terminal.<\/p>\n

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STENA EMBLA prepares to sail from Birkenhead.<\/p>\n

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A recent addition to the Mersey tugs, SVITZER ELIZABETH at the Pier Head.<\/p>\n

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JSP ANNA swings off the Liverpool container terminal<\/p>\n

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MSC ROSSELLA sailing stern first off the Liverpool container terminal.<\/p>\n

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KS GRACE passes inward…<\/p>\n

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… as TRAWIND ROC departs.<\/p>\n

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The con\/ro ATLANTIC STAR inward for Seaforth dock.<\/p>\n

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SEATRUCK POWER arriving from Ireland.<\/p>\n

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ADMIRAL DAY prepares to dredge off Eastham locks.<\/p>\n

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The small launch\/tug F 48 surveying the Eastham channel.<\/p>\n

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FEDERAL RIDEAU sails from Gladstone lock.<\/p>\n

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TRADESMAN charges back to King George dock.<\/p>\n

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Using up holidays, another long weekend this time up to Aberdeen. On arrival, EDDA FRAM in the sun…<\/p>\n

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… as TROMS MIRA enters the harbour.<\/p>\n

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ISLAND CHAMPION arrives in sunlight…<\/p>\n

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.. as 30 minutes later SUPERIORITY sails in heavy rain.<\/p>\n

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LADY CARINA enters the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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Lighting improves as BOKA TOPAZ sails.<\/p>\n

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FRAM PRINCESS outward.<\/p>\n

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In excellent light, EDDA FERD arrives.<\/p>\n

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Rather dimmer as SERENADE TIDE approaches.<\/p>\n

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ATLANTIC MERLIN approaches to run DP trials off the North pier.<\/p>\n

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REM FORTRESS inward bound.<\/p>\n

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ATLANTICA SUPPLIER heads out.<\/p>\n

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SUPRA TIDE heads out.<\/p>\n

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STANDARD VIKING also.<\/p>\n

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WISBY ARGAN inward for the river.<\/p>\n

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Always smart, ENEA outward.<\/p>\n

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EDT JANE catches the sun nicely.<\/p>\n

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FLYER TIDE outward.<\/p>\n

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As was EDDA FRAM.<\/p>\n

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AURORA HORIZON heads out.<\/p>\n

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Sailing very slowly, CYGNUS SENTINEL heads out.<\/p>\n

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AURORA PROTECTOR inwards in great light.<\/p>\n

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Highlight of the break, SEVEN ATLANTIC enters the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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HIGHLAND PRESTIGE passes outward.<\/p>\n

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ISLAND CHALLENGER arrives to the main harbour.<\/p>\n

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SIEM STINGRAY heads out of the South harbour…<\/p>\n

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… closely followed by the CONNECTOR.<\/p>\n

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REM COMMANDER catches the late afternoon sunlight as she heads in from the anchorage.<\/p>\n

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SOLWAY FISHER arrives in the early daylight.<\/p>\n

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FUGRO GALAXY outward bound.<\/p>\n

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Regular Sunday arrival for SEA-CARGO EXPRESS.<\/p>\n

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STRILMOY arrives to load one box.<\/p>\n

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SOLVIK SUPPLIER outward.<\/p>\n

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ESVAGT CASSIOPEIA inward bound.<\/p>\n

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SIR JOHN FISHER arrives in the harbour.<\/p>\n

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HIGHLAND GUARDIAN heads out…<\/p>\n

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… closely followed by EDDA FRENDE…<\/p>\n

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… and the distinctive ARMADA 78 01.<\/p>\n

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A Hogmanay break in Oban – ISLE OF ARRAN on the Mull service.<\/p>\n

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HEBRIDEAN ISLES in the snow…<\/p>\n

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… and sailing back to Islay via Colonsay with ISLE OF ARRAN astern…<\/p>\n

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… and clearing the berth.<\/p>\n

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Early morning view of CLANSMAN on the berth.<\/p>\n

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POLE STAR working in the entrance.<\/p>\n

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LOCH STRIVEN arrives…<\/p>\n

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… followed by ISLE OF LEWIS…<\/p>\n

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… which is then seen outward…<\/p>\n

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… with ISLE OF ARRAN returning…<\/p>\n

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… and LOCH FRISA sailing.<\/p>\n

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POLE STAR returning to the Lighthouse pier, seen from Pulpit Hill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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