MV BELNAHUA

 MV BELNAHUA  Isle of Luing Cuan Sound Crossing built in 1972 Campbeltown shipyard .

 she is at the end of her reasonable and already extended

life. Parts can no longer be sourced for her engines and work is required to bring her up to

standard with current marine requirements. She is also operating around 25% above

capacity to support demand, especially in summer. She is scheduled to have a life

extending refit early in 2024 that will fit new engines and other compliant equipment such

as fixed firefighting equipment and bilge alarms. This should extend her life for around 5

years.

The current plan is that a new vessel will be built for the Jura-Islay route which would free up

MV Eilean Dhiura to replace the MV Belnahua.

KY 88 Havana

 KY 88 Havana photographed at Crail Harbour Fife,she is registered in Kirkcaldy.

MV Argyle

 MV Argyle in dry dock for her annual overhaul at James Watt Dock Greenock.

MV Loch Alainn

 The MV Loch Alainn was built in 1997 by Buckie Shipyard Ltd in Buckie, Banffshire,seen here at James Watt Dock Greenock where she was having her yearly check and maintenance.

HMS Hurworth

 HMS Hurworth Royal Navy mine hunter on the Clyde

Arklow Rambler

 Arklow Rambler at anchor Gourock Bay.

Ronja Viking

 The Ronja Viking is a 57.07-meter long, 12-meter wide fish carrier built in 2006 under the flag of Norway. It has a gross tonnage of 1276 and a deadweight capacity of 1250 t DWT. This wellboat is owned by Sølvtrans Rederi and its home port is Aalesund. 

Photographed at Fairlie Pier.