SD Victoria at Greenock

Serco’s training and support vessel the SD Victoria arrived back in Greenock this morning having sailed up from Gibraltar.

She is one of the largest vessels owned and operated by Serco Marine Services and is currently based at the Great Harbour in Greenock.

Her primary function is to support exercises and military training for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) including transportation of personnel and military equipment.

She was constructed in Romania in 2010 - and is also available for commercial charter.

Bridge

Bridge

Bridge Area

Bridge Area

Afterdeck

Helicopter Deck

Below Decks

Rest Room

Below Decks

Spiral Staircase

Hanger Area

Afterdeck

Engine Room

Engine Room

Hanger

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'MV Clansman' - Garvel Dry Dock

The Calmac ferry - MV Clansman - left the James Watt Dock this afternoon, and went in to the Garvel Dry Dock for repair work.

Pretty dull afternoon and rain showers added to the interest of getting some worthwhile images.

The final image is of two Serco vessels side by side.

I hope you enjoy viewing.


Approaching the Garvel Dock


Entering the Gate

 Inching In to the Dock

Cleared the Gate 

 Pulling Through

 Lining Up

Almost Docked


'SD Northern River' and 'SD Victoria'

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'Jubilee Hope' Outward Bound for Africa

The medical vessel 'Jubilee Hope' departed the Great Harbour in Greenock today bound for Lake Victoria in Africa.

She left at 12:20 with a wave from the crew to the small group of assembled well-wishers.

I wish her and her crew a safe passage.


Departing the Great Harbour


Passing Greenock

 Outward Bound

 On her Way

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Around Inverclyde

A small pleasure cruiser - 'Gralian' - had gone upriver to Glasgow.

As I hadn't seen her in the Clyde before I was quite keen to get a photo as she departed.

It was a nice sunny day so managed to get a few more images before I headed home.

Looking East to Port Glasgow

Inchgreen Cranes - Kingston, Port Glasgow

 The 'Perch' at Great Harbour in Greenock

'Gralian' Passing Customhouse Quay in Greenock

'Gralian' Passing Customhouse Quay in Greenock

Clyde Coastguard Vehicle on Greenock Esplanade

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Jubilee Hope - Great Harbour - Greenock

The 'Jubilee Trust' is in Greenock for about a week.

She is a medical ship owned by the Vine Trust and will eventually be based at Lake Victoria.

With state-of-the-art medical equipment she will become a floating medical centre - providing for families unable to currently enjoy a standard of health care.

More information is available at - http://www.vinetrust.org/jubileeproject - where you can also donate to the charity.

 'Jubilee Hope'

 'Jubilee Hope'

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River Clyde Today

A few images taken along the way today on a sunny River Clyde.

Container Ship 'Endeavor'

 SD Moorhen Getting a Paint Job

Svitzer Milford Departing James Watt Dock

 Svitzer Milford Departing James Watt Dock

 Ayton Cross Departing James Watt Dock

Ayton Cross Departing James Watt Dock

Diving Vessel "Kingfisher"

Great Harbour

 Survey Vessel "Newark"

Derelict Building - Great Harbour

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Louds Island - Laying Up in Greenock

Container ship 'Louds Island' has berthed at the Great Harbour in Greenock.

She is laid up here due to a turn-down in work and will soon be joined by her sister ship.

I have here a series of images as she made her way up the channel and then berthed by the tugs.

Louds Island - Approaching Greenock

 Louds Island with Ayton Cross - Passing Greenock

Louds Island - Passing Great Harbour

Louds Island - Passing Great Harbour
 

Louds Island with Tugs and the 'Torch' to Lay Out Her Anchors

Louds Island - Greenock

Louds Island - Greenock

Louds Island - Berthing in Great Harbour
 

 Louds Island - Berthing in Great Harbour

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