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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Lots Happening Around Greenock Docks Today

Today was always going to be busy on the River Clyde, and Greenock docks.

Started when I got the bulk carrier 'Panorea' as she passed Port Glasgow bound for Glasgow.

Then back home I caught the tanker 'Furenas' as she headed upriver to Rothesay Dock in Clydebank.

Then down to the docks and with thanks to the owner of 'MV Saturn' - Andrew - I got some shots as she left the Garvel dry dock and went around to the James Watt Dock to berth for more maintenance work.

The tall ship 'Stavros S Niarchos' completed the same short journey.

We also had tugs and the SEPA vessel 'Minna' arrive at the James Watt Dock.

A selection of images follows.

 Panoreas

 Furenas

 MV Saturn

Stavros S Niarchos

 MV Saturn

 Preparing to Exit

 Stavros in Dock

MV Saturn

MV Saturn

 Fishing Vessel 'Sordyroy' 

 Minna

 Clyde Pilot

Ayton Cross

 Crew Aboard the Stavros

Tug Assisting MV Saturn

Beaver Bay Towing MV Saturn 

 MV Saturn Wheelhouse

Clyde Marine Tugs

Minna

Stavros Exists the Garvel Dry Dock

Tugs Assisting the Stavros

 MV Saturn

MV Saturn

 Beaver Bay Towing MV Saturn

Beaver Bay Towing MV Saturn

From the Wheelhouse of MV Saturn

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Dreich Afternoon at the Garvel Dry Dock

Arrived at the Garvel dry dock in the rain and not looking too promising.

March has not started well weather wise.

Then a break in the heavy showers and down I go to get some quick shots before they return.

Suitable attired with work boots, hi-vis vest, and hard hat I'm as safe as I can be on the floor of the dock.

The showers don't stay away long and it's a haul back on to the top of the dock and some shelter aboard the MV Saturn.

Hung around a bit but it was becoming obvious I wasn't going to get it dry again, and the light was fading with the low cloud.

Headed home and time to process the images - hope you enjoy them.

 TLC Has Begun

Restoration in Progress

Anchor Aweigh

 Garvel Cobble

 Stavros S Niarchos

 Stern View

 Looking High and Dry

 Miserable Afternoon

Below Decks on the Saturn

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Walk Around Greenock Docks

Another wild day with strong winds and heavy prolonged showers.

Nevertheless I took a trip down to James Watt Dock at high tide to see what activity we may have.

Usual works going on, but nice to see the dock so busy with many vessels getting prepared for their next jobs.

Images were taken between the showers.

 Busy James Watt Dock

 'Sound of Scarba' and 'MV Finlaggan'


James Watt Dock

 Maintenance of the Rigging and Sails

'Stavros S Niarchos' in the Marina

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River Clyde Today

The tall ship "Stavros S Niarchos' arrived at Custom House quay this afternoon and will be there till next week when she will go in to dry dock for a refit.

There are some other images of vessels on the Clyde and in the surrounding dock areas.


Approaching Greenock


Land Ahoy


Advance Landing Party


Custom House Quay in Sight


Starting to Berth

Concentration on the Bridge

Lines Ashore

Tying Up at the Quay

'SD Impetus' and 'SD Oilman' 

'SD Impetus' and 'SD Oilman' Passing Greenock

'Hebridean Princes's at James Watt Dock

'MV Finlaggan' in Dry Dock

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