HMS Grimsby Returns from Deployment

The Royal Navy minesweeper 'HMS Grimsby' returned from operational deployment early this morning.

She went alongside the 'SD Northern River' for about an hour while families of the crew arrived and embarked to meet their loved ones.

She then departed and made the trip across the river and carried on up to Faslane Naval Base in the Gareloch.

It was good to see that the families can enjoy their Christmas together.

 Berthing Before Sunrise

Alongside

First Family Members Arrive

HMS Grimsby

 HMS Grimsby

Alongside

Police Boat 'Condor' on Standby

Preparing to Escort

Alongside

 Families Arrive by Coach

A Helping Hand

Embarking Prior to Sailing

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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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Weekend Trip

Well my weekend aboard the SD Northern River comes to a close.

Up for breakfast at 07:00 - and a tasty breakfast it was too.

Then some fond farewells to the officers and crew who so kindly hosted the group.

Not such a sunny day for our trip back, but we're all in good spirits for the journey to Greenock on the SD Eva.

Cabin on the SD Northern River

NSRS NSRS 'Intervention Remotely Operated Vehicle

 Berthed at Glen Mallon Jetty

 Departing on the SD Eva

 My Fellow Travellers

 Moody Looking as We Head Down Loch long

Cold But Refreshing

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'Mein Schiff 1' - at Greenock Esplanade

The cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 1' came to Greenock today.

I managed a few shots as she departed in the early evening.

SD Northern River was also on passage from Faslane to Greenock.

'Mein Schiff 1' at Greenock Esplanade

'Mein Schiff 1' Departing Greenock

'Mein Schiff 1' 

 'Mein Schiff 1' off Greenock Esplanade

'Mein Schiff 1' off Greenock Esplanade

SD Norther River

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Saturday Evening in Greenock

Decided to try my luck with the sun setting in Greenock tonight.

Feel it was worth the effort, and glad I took a chance.

SD Northern River in Great Harbour at Sunset
 

 Great Harbour at Sunset
 

 Great Harbour at Sunset

SD Eva in Her New Colours - Great Harbour
 

 SD Northern River as Sun Sets - Great Harbour

SD Raasay Berthing in Great Harbour
 

Cowal Hills and Cardwell Bay - from Lyle Hill

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SD Northern River

SD Northern River sneaked down from Glasgow this morning - no AIS signal to alert me of her movement.

Nice sunny morning made for some pleasant images.

SD Northern River - Approaching Port Glasgow

SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow
 

SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow

 SD Northern River - Off Port Glasgow

SD Northern River - Passing Port Glasgow 

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River Clyde Activity

Knowing our weather is to decline to wind and rain tomorrow I took the opportunity to get some images off Greenock today.

It turned out to be quite busy so felt rewarded.

Who says there are no ships on the 'Clyde' anymore?

Cemvale - Off Greenock

SD Impetus - Off East India Harbour

Tall Ship Challenger 1 - Off Greenock

Cailín Óir - Off East India Harbour

Adoration II - Approaching East India Harbour

SD Eva - Off East India Harbour

Kingdom of Fife - Off East India Harbour

Lystind Blowin' Smoke - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Arklow Spray - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River and Arklow Spray - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River - Off East India Harbour

SD Northern River - Off East India Harbour

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