Tistedal

Tistedal preparing to berth at the container terminal at Greenock.

Tugs on the Clyde

Mornes

On the 11 March 2009,the Mornes was involved in an accident at Hunterson on the Clyde,her bow being damaged she made her way to King George V dock in Glasgow for repairs.

You can read the official MAIB report HERE

Aberdovey

Aberdovey is a former MOD fleet tender,seen here in the Gareloch.

She was built in 1963 by Isaac Pimblott & Sons at the Weaver Shipyard at Northwich.

Navy/Rescue 177 Helicopter

The navy rescue helicopter was called out at lunchtime on the 12th of April when a small pleasure craft was reported to be on fire in the Largs Channel.

Canopus J

Canopus J heading down river with a load of empty containers.

You can see photographs of her arriving at Greenock container terminal HERE

AMT Discoverer /Red Dolphin

The barge arrived at Fergusons shipbuilder to be converted to a cable layer in Dec 08


The barge was met at Greenock by Red Dolphin who would tow it to its final destination.







Arriving at Gourock the Svitzer tugs handed the tow over to Red Dolphin.

To see what the barge looked like before ,click HERE