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
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