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Maritime Research and History / Re: WRECK 6 in the Red Sea

« on: May 19, 2024, 09:54:28 PM »

Hello Mafioso,
On this link https://trilikemk.live/product_details/23297421.html , she is clearly a tug.
Was she towing the ferry ? Or trying to refloat her ? Mystery ...

Not that the AL BASMALLAH I, aground not far in the North, has also a small ship nearby. Not easy to say the type (perhaps tuna fishing with skiff ?).
What were doing these ships in so narrow and shallow waters ? Puzzle.

Regards,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: WRECK 4 in the Red Sea

« on: May 19, 2024, 02:24:48 PM »

Hello Mafioso,
On GE, the L x B are around 74m x 9 m, with a long hold.
I wonder these two hulls could be ex Soviet naval ships 'Polnochniy' class, group A.
USSR had some naval bases in the area (Hanish anchorage, Socotra) so it could be two decommisioned naval ships.
Just my opinion, to be confirmed !
Regards,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: WRECK 5 in the Red Sea

« on: May 16, 2024, 01:47:45 AM »

Hello Mafioso,

She looks like the tanker STARLET (2003 / 6499 gt / IMo9282687).
https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/1191392

Regards,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Unknown shipwrecks in the Red Sea

« on: April 28, 2024, 01:54:41 AM »

Hello Mafioso,
The ferry on the top is SAUDI GOLDEN ARROW (IMo5109590).
'Atica wreck' (70 x 16 m) looks like à barge. Not easy.
Regards,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Unknown ferry or cruise ship

« on: April 14, 2024, 11:35:34 AM »

Hello Mafioso,
Thank you very much for your reply and the very interesting link.
That confirms this wreck is the previous French ship NANTES, wrecked in 1969.
I had some doubt because I was afraid the hull must be more destroy by the sea after so many years.
Now all is clear !
Cheers,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Unknown ferry or cruise ship

« on: April 13, 2024, 01:51:05 AM »

Hello Mafioso,
Do you have any idea about the name of the wreck in position 27°04'30"N & 035°46'44"E (Red Sea) on Google Earth ?
I have a candidate but a ship sunk during 1969 and I wonder if after so long time the hull could be still visible ... So puzzle.
Thanks by advance.
Regards,
yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Unknown bucket dredge sunk in Tulcea

« on: April 04, 2024, 08:57:21 AM »

draga cu cupe 2816 = buckets dredger No.2816

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Unknown ferry or cruise ship

« on: March 30, 2024, 01:13:23 PM »

Hello Mafioso,
I think the ship in position 19°22'35.9 "N 037°18'55.9 "E could be AL RASHEED (IMo6404935), former ferry CLANSMAN, built in 1964.
Regards,
Yvon

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Shipping News and information / Re: Containership Dali IMO 9697428 destroyed bridge in Baltimore

« on: March 27, 2024, 10:38:02 PM »

Was the ship changing fuel (0.1 to 0.5 %) when the black-out occured ?

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Help and Advice / Re: Mini Bulk Carriers Crossing the Atlantic

« on: March 06, 2024, 01:22:10 AM »

Hello Hydra,
I am not sure my reply will comply exactly with your question but at Fort de France (Martinique-French West Indies), the port receives regular small general cargo ships used as bulkers with grains in bulk from France.
Like LONGROSE : 101.15 x 14.64 m, draft 6.15 m, dwt5500, 6870 m3 (single hold)
Photo : https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3683636?
Regards,
Yvon

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Maritime Research and History / Re: Some ships to identify

« on: February 10, 2024, 12:20:30 AM »

I would say STAR OF LUXOR II 1981-82.

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Help and Advice / Re: AZSCO tanker

« on: November 01, 2023, 05:12:55 PM »

Hello,

Found two sister-ships which could match, built as :

- NUCET (IMo8834249) ----- On 1996, this ship was in connexion with Azov Shipping Co, as CATHERINE.
- SLATNA (IMo9036985)

Regards,
Yvon

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Help and Advice / Re: Query:Royal Portbury Dock

« on: October 21, 2023, 10:03:28 PM »

Good evening Gordon,

According to the useful AIS site for UK area : https://shipais.uk/history.html?time=12%3A00&date=20231014&map=PortburyDocks

The vehicles carriers were :
- GARNET ACE (9476769)
- JASMINE LEADER (9925368)
- MORNING CONCERT (9312822

Best regards,
Yvon

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Shipping News and information / Old Dutch barge ?

« on: October 21, 2023, 01:18:49 PM »

Hi,

Since some months, a cleaning operation of Martinique coasts is in progress. Wrecks of small ships, derelict sailing ships, etc are removed  from the shallow waters to be broken up.

On October 20th 2023, the barge ZOUTI heaved up a wreck, riveted hull, which looks like an old Dutch barge, with low draft. The lenght is around 14 meters. She was propelled (photos attached).

Can someone confirm this wreck is from a Dutch design, or best, know the kind of ship ?
Thanks in advance.

All the best from Martinique.
Yvon

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Shipping News and information / Re: Ships sold for scrap

« on: October 18, 2023, 08:52:57 PM »

Hi,
The last Google Earth view of Chattogram breaking yards is dated from May 29th 2023.
I tried to identify the beached hulls. The result is in the enclosed pdf.
Made with care and good faith, but any report of error will be appreciate.
Thanks to Manuel for his accurate and useful monthly reports.
Regards,
Yvon

Thanks also to Hugo Vieira who solved the attached piece sending.