Inchgreen Drydock

Inchgreen Drydock in Greenock is being used for construction of a ferry berthing extension for Ullapool Pier.
The 33-metre structure when built will be towed to the harbour .
The decision to build off site at Inchgreen  means  the ferry service can be maintained.

The extension is needed because the new 116-metre CalMac ferry MV Loch Seaforth which is due to arrive in August 2014  will replace the current ferry MV Isle of Lewis.

Puncher

Clyde Marines general service launch Puncher ,in the top pictures  she is seen acting as a line runner.

Valkyrie

Multi-purpose GRP-hulled research vessel built by Catapult Catamarans Marine project Limited of Southampton for Fugro EMU Limited of Southampton based on their Type 12 M CATAPULT 396 design. 12 metres x 4.8 metres and drawing around 1.1 metre depth. Tonnage approximately 17 tonnes.

King George V Dock

King George V dock was the last of the River Clyde’s docks to be built; it consists of one large basin with easy access from the river. It was opened in 1931 by King George V who sailed from the city centre onboard the Denny built turbine steamer King George V.
It was originally planned for other docks and wharfage to be constructed at the time but the depression ended any future plans for expansion.
KGV is Glasgow’s main dock and is well used, Clydeport who run all the docks on the Firth of Clyde offer a wide range of services for importers and exporters.
Entrance to the dock is forbidden but a visit by the Royal Navy’s HMS Defender on a recruitment drive saw the gates open to the public.
Despite the modern cranes and other lifting equipment the dock hasn’t changed much, the original cobble stones and tram lines are still visible, the majority of the sheds date from the 1930s.

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.