Hi Steve
Did not see the Mull when I went upriver two weeks ago I do not go upriver to much at present incase I get a plastic bag or rope around the prop as there is a lot of rubbish at present in the river.
I did see 'Fort Austin' waiting to drydock when the cable layer comes out of dock.
Also a 'Page & Moy' cruise ship leaving (not the best looking ship).
The improvements to Royal Quays will be finished later this month when all cruise ships will berth there.
Passing the 'Northern Producer' last night I thought there will be some fun when they have to 'swing' the QE2 to come back downriver, due to the rig they will have to 'Swing' her just before the Nissan terminal which is the widest part.
My guess is they will handle her with 4 local Switzer tugs,by the way take a look at the 'tanker sailing' in 'ships Nostalgia'tonight with minimum 7 'Tyne tugs' maybe more, as I said the QE2 is no big deal in size for the Tyne, mind she is long!.
Regards
Mike :-)