CMS Warrior

CMS Warrior arrived at her home port of Greenock last Saturday in blustery wind and rain.

I was given an opportunity to see around her when things were a bit calmer.

She is operated by Clyde Marine Services and is a welcome addition to the Clyde Port.

My thanks to the crew - and it has to be said they operate under severe and dangerous circumstances at times, but obviously love their work.

She has a few jobs scheduled already for later in the week and I'm sure she will be a busy tug on the Clyde.

I hope you enjoy the visual tour.

Arriving Last Week

 Galley

Forward Engine Room

 Aft Engine Room

Wheelhouse

Room with a View

 Looking from the Stern

 Bow Work Area

Galley

Control Panel


Looking Through the Main Cabin Area

On Deck

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River Clyde Around Inverclyde

Popped in to Port Glasgow to get a few images of the bulk carrier 'Interlink Verity' as she passed on her way upriver to Glasgow.

On my way home after some shopping I saw the 'Chieftain' in East India Harbour. So a quick u-turn took me back down to get a few images.

She was formerly 'Seabus' and has been recently renamed.

Today she was on a private excursion to spread the ashes of a deceased on the River Clyde.


 'Interlink Verity' Approaching Port Glasgow

'Interlink Verity' Passing Port Glasgow

'Svitzer Milford' Assisting 'Interlink Verity' - Glasgow Bound

'Chieftain'

 'Chieftain' Departing East India Harbour

'Chieftain' Bound for Victoria Harbour

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MV Rover - Sunday Ferry Service

Clyde Marine are providing a Sunday ferry service between Gourock and Kilcreggan starting today.

The usual ferry company - Clydelink - have opted not to provide this service on a Sunday.

This has been a controversial service since Clyde Marine lost the contract for the route, with Clydelink coming under criticism on a number of fronts.

MV Rover in her new colour scheme - white - looked very smart at first, but she is already showing signs of scuffs making her look a bit untidy.

Perhaps white was a poor choice.

A few years back the MV Cruiser changed her scheme to light blue but that only lasted one season - I suspect for similar reasons.

MV Rover Returns from Sunday Ferry Service

MV Rover Returns from Sunday Ferry Service 

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Mostly Wemyss Bay

Decided as it was a good day that I'd pop down to Wemyss Bay for some images as the sun set this evening.

Stopped off at Victoria Harbour in Greenock to grab a quick 'record' shot of the 'MV Rover' as she has been painted white. I understand this is to do with her summer excursions up the Clyde to Glasgow.

 'MV Rover' Sporting Her New White Paintwork 

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Then carried on down to Wemyss Bay and a few with slow shutter speeds to soften the water and give a smooth appearance.

After the sun set it was up the road and home for dinner.

 View from Wemyss Bay

View from Wemyss Bay
 

View from Wemyss Bay

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