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Saturday 1 March 2014

Cape Elise










Damage caused by huge waves while she was adrift during the storm  can be clearly seen in this picture.












Bulk carrier Cape Elise (88853 gt, built 2005) suffered engine and steering failure and was reported to be adrift on the 11 Feb 2014 of the coast of Ireland while on her way to Hunterson Coal Terminal  fully loaded.
She was towed to Hunterson by the tug UOS Liberty were she discharged her cargo before being towed to the Great Harbour Greenock for repairs.

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Saturday 22 February 2014

Split-Hopper-Barge B303











Split-Hopper-Barge B303, owned by Baars of Sliedrecht Netherlands,seen at Ardossan Harbour.
She will be used for taking spoil from the River Cart Westway berth at Steel Engineering, which will be taken to the Holy loch to be dumped.

Friday 21 February 2014

Ayton Cross











Ayton Cross entering James Watt Dock as the day draws to a close.

Thursday 20 February 2014

Tuesday 18 February 2014

Monday 17 February 2014

Lady Hester






Lady Hester seen from Gourock,she was on her way to Greenock container terminal.