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Title: Large vessels visiting River Thames May - August 2015
Post by: TIMFARROW on April 23, 2015, 08:48:44 AM

I've just noticed on the PLA ( Port of London) Website a Notice to Mariners ( M18 of 2015) that states that on May 12-13 and Aug 11-12 a vessel over 210M will berth on the Thames above Margaretness (i.e. in Greenwich/Blackwall area). My list of Cruise Line visits does not match theses dates so think it might be Naval. Does anyone have any ideas as to which vessel that might be referring.

Title: Re: Large vessels visiting River Thames May - August 2015
Post by: @AJBC_1 on April 23, 2015, 11:08:10 AM

This is for 2 visits of the Viking Ocean Cruises new ship 'Viking Star' - the May call takes place before the ship has been officially named - that is due to happen in Bergen after the trip from London.

So unfortunately this isn't a naval vessel but it is a very large and shiny new cruise liner.

Title: Re: Large vessels visiting River Thames May - August 2015
Post by: TIMFARROW on April 23, 2015, 12:48:05 PM

Thank you for the info - I will look out for her.
 If anyone else is interested she is due to arrive at 07.15hrs on 12th May and depart at 08.45hrs on 13th.  On 11th August arrival is 11.00hrs and departure is 12.00hrs on 12th.  Get your cameras ready !

Title: Re: Large vessels visiting River Thames May - August 2015
Post by: Robert J Smith on May 06, 2015, 04:06:53 PM

HMS OCEAN due at Greenwich tomorrow