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Saturday, 15 November 2025

Sky



 MOD boat Sky passing the village of Kilmun.

RV Prince Madog



The Prince Madog is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built research vessel commissioned by Bangor University using a £3.5 million Joint Infrastructure Fund grant. The vessel is managed and operated by O.S.Energy, delivered and in service since July 2001.

The Prince Madog enables the UK's marine scientists to study the biology, chemistry, geology and physics of our seas. Designed to take up to ten scientists and 20 students. The School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor and other university departments in the UK also use the vessel as a teaching platform, training the next generation of marine scientists.


 

Friday, 14 November 2025

BELLISLE




 Bellisle II seen at Loch Linnhe previously known as storm fury built in 1978.

Vos Provider



 VOS Provider is an offshore supply vessel registered in the United Kingdom, built in 1999, and currently operates under the flag of the UK.

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The City of Glasgow College






 The City of Glasgow College's Faculty of Nautical and STEM offers a wide range of maritime, engineering, and technology courses, including cadetships and short courses for professional development. The faculty, which has roots in the former Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, provides training approved by bodies like the MCA and RYA, and works with industry partners like Clyde Marine Training. Courses cover subjects from Nautical Science and Deck and Engineering to areas like Cyber Security and high-voltage electrical systems. 

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Isaac Mckinnon




 Fish farm vessel Isaac Mckinnon at Oban Lighthouse pier.

SAAC MCKINNON (IMO 9364100) is a /Well boat ship built in 2006 and is sailing under the flag of Norway. She has an overall length (LOA) of 57 meters and a width (beam) of 12 meters. Her summer deadweight capacity is 1,250 tonnes.

Friday, 31 October 2025

Fure Vangaurd








Fure Vangaurd and pilot boat at Garroch Head.