Skua

 Clyde pilot boat Skua heading out to meet a ship.

Oslo Wave 3

 OSLO WAVE 3 (IMO: 9208198) is a General Cargo and is sailing under the flag of NORWAY. Her length overall (LOA) is 142.85 meters and her width is 21.53 meters.

She was photographed departing from KGV dock Glasgow.

 Oslo Wave 3 was involved in an accident in the port of Hamna in Finland on 13 February 2023.

Marine report 2023/05

Oslo Wave 3 had loaded timber in Hamina port, where part of the timber was stowed on deck. The accident happened as tarpaulins where layed out to protect the deck cargo before departure. A gust of wind resulted in the crew loosing control of a tarpaulin being layed out. The tarpaulin pushed one of the crew members over the ships side so he fell from top of the deck cargo down onto the quay below. He died later form the inflicted injuries.

The awareness to leave early the next day led to time pressure contributing to the crew not stopping the work operation even though they found the working conditions risky. 

It was not possible for the Russian-speaking crew to fully familiarise themselves with the shipping company’s safety management system and related tools, as parts of this documentation were only available in English. In this case, the language barrier had no direct bearing on the accident, but a common understanding of safety procedures is essential to establishing a good safety culture, and language is an important success factor in this context. 

 The purpose and implementation of procedures and checklists appears to be poorly understood on board, as the checklist was seemingly only used to comply with the safety management system. Thus, no obvious link had been established between the risk assessment, relevant procedures and the practical performance of the work on board the ship. 

Following the accident, the Shipping Company has introduced measures to reduce the possibility of falling from the deck cargo. The NSIA considers this a positive measure, but it should be more effectively reflected in the work that takes place on board. 

Fast Anna Sofia

 Fast Anna Sofia departing KGV dock Glasgow,Fast Anna Sofia is a member of the Fast Lines fleet. It is named after Anna Sofia Scheers, one of the grandchildren of the founders of Fast Lines, daughter of Filip Scheers and Kristien Frijns.

The vessel is sailing under the Belgian flag 

ALBA VENTURER

 Ocean Youth Trust Scotland yacht Alba Venturer arriving at Ullapool.

Beinn An Oir

 Beinn an Òir (Gaelic for "mountain of gold") is the highest peak of the Paps of Jura on the island of Jura,fish farm workboat photographed at Oban pier.

MV Loch Seaforth MV Glen Sannox

 MV Loch Seaforth MV Glen Sannox at Stornoway

Arnish Point Lighthouse

 In 1852 Arnish Point Lighthouse was established marking the way for vessels entering and leaving the harbour. The lighthouse was designed by Alan Stevenson. It was made of sheets of cast iron and lined with timber, making it easier to assemble, since its location made it difficult to approach by land or by sea.

Information from.  Lighthouseaccommodation