Submersible Barge in Tow

The submersible barge 'Dina Launch' on her tow to BAE Systems in Govan.

She was ably assisted by the 'Stadt Sloevaag' on the bow, and 'CMS Warrior' at the stern.

Thankfully the weather was kind till she had passed.

 Approaching Clydebank

Passing Clydebank

 Norwegian Tug 'Stadt Sloevaag'

 Friendly Waves

 Monitoring the Tow

Passing the River Cart


Bound for BAE in Govan 

'CMS Warrior' Takes the Stern

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KNM Thor Heyerdahl Arrives on the Clyde

The Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen class frigate 'KNM Thor Heyerdahl' was an early morning arrival today and passed Greenock around 07:20.

She then headed up to the KGV docks in Glasgow where she was safely berthed with the assistance of the tugs Battler and Bruiser.

Passing Greenock


 Glasgow Bound

At Langbank

Bruiser Prepares to Assist

 Passing Yarrows Shipyard

 Preparing for Berthing

Approaching KGV Docks

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Tugs for Carrier Section Move

There are two tugs allocated to take the latest carrier section of the 'Queen Elizabeth' aircraft carrier through from Govan (Glasgow) to Rosyth (Fife)

The lead tug is the Italian 'Marco Magno' and the second one is the Norwegian 'BB Troll'.

They both made there way to the 'Tail of the Bank' off Greenock late this afternoon and will await the Clyde Svitzer tugs to bring the barge down from Govan tomorrow.

 BB Troll and Carlo Magno Approach Erskine Bridge

BB Troll - Erskine Bridge
 

 BB Troll - Erskine Bridge

 Carlo Magno - Erskine Bridge

 Carlo Magno - Erskine Bridge

BB Troll Passing Port Glasgow

BB Troll Passing Port Glasgow
 

Carlo Magno Passing Port Glasgow
 

Carlo Magno Passing Port Glasgow

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