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Shipping News and information / Re: Possible MOB in English Channel

« on: April 23, 2012, 06:18:04 PM »

A BBC report is here:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-17815679
but even with the extra info I cannot identify the vessel.
Anybody else?
Regards, Rick

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Help and Advice / Re: Hotels

« on: April 23, 2012, 02:16:33 PM »

Hi Tore, there is only ONE place for me at Hoek van Holland and that is:- http://www.seinpad.nl/uk/uk_index.html
I have to confess that I have a personal interest in this Pension as the owners, Rolf & Ineke, are friends.
However, it is not cheap at about

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Shipping News and information / Re: Video of P&O Ferry Norcape IMO 7716086 beaching for scrap

« on: January 07, 2012, 04:08:25 PM »

My pleasure. I am glad that you all enjoyed watching it.
Regards, Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: Video of P&O Ferry Norcape IMO 7716086 beaching for scrap

« on: January 05, 2012, 11:36:15 PM »

Hi Steve, my thoughts exactly...if not the ship at anchor, then the quayside or the beached ferry....as sometimes occurs, especially at Alang; glad you enjoyed it.
Regards, Rick

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Shipping News and information / Video of P&O Ferry Norcape IMO 7716086 beaching for scrap

« on: January 05, 2012, 11:09:31 PM »

Norcape beaching at Aliaga on 28/12/2011 - good quality video here:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEwWEwRmihY&fb_source=message

Regards, Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: Tilt shift time lapse video of ports Sydney and Botany

« on: August 13, 2011, 12:02:20 PM »

 8)Hi Cody, thanks for sharing that link....it is an excellent video and certainly holds your attention throughout! Will now go and watch some more of Mr. Loutit's work.
Regards, Rick

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Help and Advice / Re: IMO

« on: February 23, 2010, 09:18:35 AM »

HI Sandy, I do not normally reply to much on Shipspotting, preferring to just post and look at photos...  but having just seen your photo of the 'Townsville' and read your thoughts about whether anybody would be interested in your photos- I think I am 100% safe in saying ''YES PLEASE".  There are enthusiasts aboard here, for all manner of ship, deck & engineering photos and data.
So, please do not hesitate to post your photos - they are invaluable and probably unique - especially as the 'Townsville' has gone to the great breakers in the sky!
Good luck and regards,
Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: China Fishery Group - Help Wanted

« on: December 29, 2009, 01:09:12 PM »

Hi again John, I can't help with details of a list but here's an update for you
regarding the fate of :- Ivan Burmistrov 8607115.
1988/7765 Volkswerft, Stralsund (805) as

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Shipping News and information / Re: Felixstowe tugs

« on: August 31, 2006, 07:18:59 PM »

Hi Ian,
       I work in the Port so it is a bit easier for me.
Since the introduction of ISPS the security has been tightened and effectively nobody is allowed in the Port unless on official business.
There are two sides ( a bit like an airport ), the outer area, which includes the Dock Basin, is less restricted than the inner, working area, where the ships are berthed.

A special Dock pass , issued by the Port Police, has to be in your possession  before you can enter the inner area. A

Just about impossible to get anywhere decent to take photographs. Shotley is still a good vantage point.

Regards,
Rick

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Shipping News and information / Re: Felixstowe tugs

« on: August 30, 2006, 09:27:24 PM »

Will post a photo or two of the ADA-D as she entered the dock basin.
There have been several tug newcomers lately , including the Dutch utility vessel " Claudia B" built 1985 /148 g.t.
Mostly engaged in the subsea construction of base platforms for the new windfarm in the Thames estuary.

Regards,
Rick