Greenock is hosting the Tall Ships Race this year and the venue is the James Watt Dock.
Some of the work appears to have started quite late for this event - to be held in July.
Here we see some of the construction work - including piling in the dock for the pontoons.
Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011
Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011
Work in Progress Before the Tall Ships Race 2011
More images are available at -
www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.