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Shipping News and information / Ships and boats in London.

« on: March 01, 2013, 02:04:48 PM »

My blog Ships and boats in London is always worth a visit for anyone with an interest in river activities in London. If you haven't already had a peek its worth a look. All the latest movements and rumours are there with a great selection of my own photographs. I'm even compiling a fleets lists section!
The blog had news of the LANCASTER visit for about a week now.
A shameless promotion i know but some of you may not know its there. Its even had a bit of a makeover since it first began. Its got quite a following and has become quite popular.

It can be found at http://thamesvessels.blogspot.co.uk/

Regards steve

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Shipping News and information / Anybody know much about the UK Royal Marines

« on: August 12, 2012, 04:36:03 PM »

With HMS Ocean being in London for the past few weeks and a previous visit a few months back there have been a number of LCVP Mk5 (?) noted on the Thames.  I thought I would research them as I have a number of photos of them and found that they come from 9ASRM. But how does their numbering system work? I've noted A5, A7, N3, N4 and P7 prefixes. A look on Wikipedia shows a whole list of pennant numbers for their craft but they range from 9473-9724, no mention of any prefix. For example N3 0346
Just interested really as its not something you see everyday.
I know not really 'ship' spotting but there are a few photos on the site.
Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / HMS OCEAN

« on: May 04, 2012, 08:03:56 PM »

For anyone in the London area who was interested in the HMS OCEAN arrival and wasn't at Greenwich, I have a list of all the vessels and helicopters noted on her arrival on my blog. I will post some photos on here and the rest on the blog in the next few days.
See http://thamesvessels.blogspot.co.uk/
Regards
Steve

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Help and Advice / Your views on this news story.

« on: April 18, 2012, 06:27:24 PM »

An interesting read here http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/16/02-olympic-venues-row-security-photography

Although this is a tourist landmark, with the the up comming Olympic Games in the City I thought could the police or nearby security stop you taking a photo of a ship when you were on public land?

Just interested in peoples opinions.

Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / London - City Cruises Millennium Time

« on: April 06, 2012, 03:36:18 PM »

Twitter has a large number of posts and photos of City Cruises MILLENNIUM TIME wedged under Westminster Bridge close to Westminster Pier. One photo shows cory RESOURCE trying to pull her free.
I'm sure more news will follow
Steve

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Help and Advice / London area help

« on: April 03, 2012, 12:58:43 PM »

Hi,
 
I am searching for an up to date, current map of the river thames in the City area which marks out the wharfs, piers mooring buoys etc. I've looked on the net but had no luck. Navigational maps are not available to the public (or without a fee anyway).

Any pointers in the right direction would be appreciated. The info maps/info would be used on my blog for interest use only.

Thanks in advance
Steve
 

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Help and Advice / On TV In the UK

« on: February 11, 2012, 11:24:15 AM »

Anyone in the UK with access to the QUEST channel and is not braving the cold weather on Sunday (12th feb) may like to watch CRISIS CONTROL.  Two episodes with marine interest worth a watch are -
Panama Canal at 4pm and Port of Los Angeles at 8pm. 
Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / Couple of visitors to London

« on: January 24, 2012, 09:06:03 PM »

Two visitors to West India Dock this week -

CRISTINA O (Super Yacht)Arrive from Chatham on Wednesday 25th ??
HMS LIVERPOOL D92 Arrive from Solent on Thursday 26th

Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / Russians sheltering off Scotland

« on: December 14, 2011, 07:44:30 PM »

Not sure if this has been covered or even 100% correct, but Ship-tracking.co.uk is reporting that a Russian flotilla is sheltering in the Forth of Moray from bad weather. The flotilla is headed by aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. HMS York has apparently left Portsmouth to keep an eye on them.
See: http://www.ship-tracking.co.uk/JAlbumnews/Recentnews/index.html

Regards
Steve

An update can be found at

http://breakingnews.heraldscotland.com/breaking-news/?mode=article&site=et&id=N0451071323869687261A

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Shipping News and information / Greenpeace vessel visiting London

« on: November 10, 2011, 01:43:24 PM »

I have come across a photo posted on a blog showing a Greenpeace vessel heading along the Thames passing near canary Wharf.  It was taken toady (10.11.11) does anyone know what this vessel is.

Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / London Tower Bridge Lift

« on: November 03, 2011, 02:34:46 PM »

Hello all,

Does anyone have any ideas what the vessel visiting the upper pool is during November?
TB opens at 1410 on November 10th and again on the 14th at 1450.  Svitzer tug now been added to the timings.

Thanks
Steve

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Shipping News and information / Possible Royal Navy vessels to London

« on: September 27, 2011, 11:57:53 AM »

A heads up to a couple of vessels due in London during October.  

HMS Brocklesby M33 due Royal Victoria Dock from 5 Oct (World skills event)
HMS Sutherland F81 due alongside HMS BELFAST from 18-22 Oct

Regards Steve

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Shipping News and information / NE Brasil to London

« on: August 25, 2011, 08:34:26 PM »

Looks like the annual visit from the Brazilians is here again.  Arriving Mon 29th August and departing Sat 3rd Sept.

Regards
Steve

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Shipping News and information / TS Queen Mary Auction

« on: August 13, 2011, 11:28:06 AM »

Might be old news but the TS Queen Mary (Once moored along Victoria Embankment in London & currently moored at Tilbury Docks) is finally going to be auctioned off later this month through its online auction site http://www.capitalmarineauctions.com/shedule-auction.html

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Shipping News and information / London Tower Bridge Lifts

« on: August 11, 2011, 03:22:38 PM »

Just checked the latest bridge lift schedule.  

Thu    25 Aug    12:05    Svitzer Tug    Down
Fri    26 Aug    12:15    Vessel    Up
Fri    26 Aug    12:45    Vessel    Down
Fri    26 Aug    23:10    Svitzer Tugs    Up
Sat    27 Aug    13:00    VIstamar plus Tug    Up
Sat    27 Aug    13:30    Tug Tara or Waghorn    Down
Sat    27 Aug    23:10    Tugs Tara & Waghorn    Up
Sat    27 Aug    23:40    Vistamar plus Tugs    Down
Mon    29 Aug    15:40    Vessel    Up
Sat    03 Sep    06:05    Vessel    Down

I assume 25th tug is for Silver Cloud although she arr early AM and departs late on 26th ??
Any ideas what the "vessel" is on 26th and 29th and what the tugs TARA or Waghorn are ?

Regards
Steve