Sunday 5 January 2014

'Pretty Ivy' Heads to Sea


A run up to Braehead at lunch time to see the departure of the bulk carrier 'Pretty Ivy'.

Weather has been a problem for shipping movements of late so I guess the owners will be glad to see her safely out to sea.

Unusually one of the Serco tugs - 'SD Dependable' was used to assist the tow today. I believe it's been about five years since this last happened.

It was good to witness, and I'm sure it was a welcome challenge to the crew from their normal MOD work.

I wonder if this will be a thing of the future with Serco and Svitzer tugs working together.


'Ayton Cross' Leads the 'Pretty Ivy' Downriver

'SD Dependable' Takes the Stern

 Heading Downriver

Next Stop is Open Sea 

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