Bascule Bridge - Barge Move with Offshore Wind Turbine Assembly

Another section destined for Methil in Fife left the River Cart.

Interesting to see these various components pass down the river. This one weighs in the region of 500 tonnes.


Bascule Bridge Elevates

 'Biter' and 'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge


'Beaver Bay' Enroute to Collect Barge

Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

 Barge Moving the Transition Piece for the Samsung 7 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

 River Pilot Aboard the Barge

'Biter' and Barge Pass Beneath the Bascule Bridge

Safely Through the Gap

 'Beaver Bay' at the Barge Stern

Bascule Bridge Lowers to Allow Traffic to Resume


Bascule Bridge - Shipping Movements Video

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Barge Move - Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

This morning we witnessed another section bound for the wind farms.

The section was loaded on to a barge and the tugs 'Biter' and 'Beaver Bay' assisted in the move as it progressed down the River Cart and underneath the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge, and then on down to the River Clyde.

The tow will be taken over by another tug - the 'Osprey Fighter' - for the long sail round to Methil in Fife.


Barge and Load Approach the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge


Barge Passes Under the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

 Barge and Load Pass Under the Bridge

'Biter' Assists the Barge and Load Pass Under the Bridge

Barge and Load Pass Under the Bridge 

 The Wind Farm Structure Heads to the Clyde


A Tight Squeeze at the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

'Beaver Bay' Assists the Move

'Beaver Bay' Assists the Move

Nervous Moments as Barge Inches Past the Inchinnan Bascule Bridge

'Beaver Bay' Assists the Move

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Stormy Weather - Clyde Coast

Well the forecast was correct and we've caught the tail end of Hurricane Katia.

Still, it's a good opportunity to get a few 'wet' shots, while keeping warm and dry myself.

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather 

 What Did I Do With My Wellies?

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather 

 Aora Fishing Vessel - Sheltering in James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock - Marina on a Wet and Windy Day

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