Greenock Docks

A bitter and windy day today but at least the sun was shining.

A few vessels exited the Garvel dry dock after noon, and the 'MV Saturn' re-entered the dry dock for some more TLC.

Later in the day the 'Stavros S Niarchos' departed the James Watt Dock and returned after successful sea trials.

'Sound of Soay' Heads for Sea Trials 

'MV Lochinvar' Heading in to James Watt Dock


 'Stavros S Niarchos' and 'SD Eva' pass on the Clyde

'MV Saturn' at Garvel Dry Dock


'MV Saturn' entering Garvel Dry Dock

 'Stavros S Niarchos' at James Watt Dock

 'Stavros S Niarchos'

'Stavros S Niarchos' canting at James Watt Dock

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Svitzer Milford - Sea Trials

After an extensive refit the 'Svitzer Milford' headed out on sea trial today.

If all went well she should be returning to her normal duty rosta next week.

She is seen here preparing to depart the James Watt Dock

 Waiting to Cast Off

 Off the Berth

 Canting

Outward Bound

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James Watt Dock - Greenock

A busy wee time at the James Watt Dock this afternoon.

Fishery protection vessel 'Minna' arrived and safely berthed.

'Svitzer Milford' exited the Garvel dry dock ably assisted by the tug 'Battler' and entered the JAmes Watt Dock for final repair work.

'Lyra' Approaches the Dock

 Flag Lowered on the 'Minna'

 'Minna' Approaches the Dock

'Minna'

Steady as She Goes

 Safely in Dock

'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

Helping Hand

 'Battler' Assists the 'Svitzer Milford'

'SD Reliable' with a New Coat of Paint

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Commonwealth Flotilla - Glasgow Bound

After many months of planning the Commonwealth Flotilla left the James Watt Dock this morning.

The vessels made their way to Customhouse Quay where they turned and lined up for the start.

Calmac's new ferry - MV Lochinvar - lead the way as they started their journey to Glasgow.

It's believed this is the largest flotilla ever to make this trip.

As you would expect there was a happy atmosphere around and they got a good send off from the crowd that turned up to cheer them on their way.


Final Vessels Departing the James Watt Dock Marina

Bound for the Start

 Big Screen

 Mustering at Customhouse Quay

Nice Bunting


Mustering Before the Start

 Happy Smiling Faces

Lochinvar with Cruiser and Clyde Clipper Lead the Flotilla 

A Busy Lochinvar

Waving and Happy Crew

Good Feel Event

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Hampshire II - Superyacht

Hampshire II arrived in Greenock today and should be here for about seventeen days. She will have a crew change while she is berthed at the James Watt Dock.

Classed as a Superyacht, Hampshire II was built by Royal van Lent and was delivered 2012.

She was designed by Redman Whitely Dixon, and is owned by Jim Ratcliffe.

He is founder and CEO of Ineos, one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world and owner of the Grangemouth facility.

Berthed in James Watt Dock

Sleek Lines

Luxurious and Well Appointed

Looking Elegant

Stern View

Hampshire II

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River Clyde and James Watt Dock

An early rise this morning and down to Greenock to get some images of the 'Bianco Venture' as she passed on her way upriver to Glasgow to discharge her cargo of animal feed.


'Bianco Venture' Arrives at Greenock


Passing Greenock Ocean Terminal

Passing East India Harbour


 'Anglegarth' Assists as She Heads to Glasgow

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Then a trip in to the James Watt Dock to see the damaged visor section from the 'Coruisk' Calmac ferry being loaded on to the 'Lyrawa Bay'.

After the loading was complete the visor was transported upriver to Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow.

It will be repaired and restored to it's former shape before being brought back to Greenock and installed on the 'Coruisk' to make her available for service once again.

Damaged Visor from the Calmac Ferry 'Coruisk'

 Visor Loaded Aboard 'Lyrawa Bay'

 Badly Damaged Bow Visor

 Repairs Continue on the 'Coruisk'

Awaiting Departure

View Showing the Extent of the Damage


Departing James Watt Dock


Heading to Ferguson's Shipyard


Outward Bound from the James Watt Dock

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