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Shipping News and information / Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.

« on: February 19, 2020, 07:03:32 PM »

Well, Black Sea is probably just not their market / trade (there is more crude / product and less specialized chemicals). It's difficult to ban someone from using the straits in terms of international law...

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Trip reports / Re: Tarifa - Straits of Gibraltar

« on: July 23, 2019, 05:15:19 PM »

Hi, I've been there too. Traffic is obviously too far away to take reasonable photos from the beach, however you do see the ships passing in both directions. Afternoon view from Mirador del Estrecho https://goo.gl/maps/bMyFMA5Xa1i8S5vm7 is impressive (again not for taking photos of ships). On the fastferries to Tanger, there is indeed access to the outside deck, but you are unlikely to hit any (interesting) traffic at the exact moment of crossing at 30+ kn, so this would be just for fun...
There are whalewatching trips from Tarifa port which take a couple of hours and went right in the middle of the straits; apart from seing some dolphins, this is certainly a very good position, unfortunately didn't do it sofar.
Also a nice daytrip to Algeciras with (slow) ferry roundtrip to Ceuta can be done, passing the port of Algeciras, Bay of Gibraltar and the Straits with better chance to see something passing than on the fastferry. So for a couple of days, would definitely recommend the place.
Best regards,
Tim

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Shipping News and information / Re: photographing in constanta romania

« on: August 07, 2017, 05:45:39 PM »

Hi Peter,

a solution could be this one if you can do it timewise  https://cruise.mano.co.il/Cruise/307
At least this would get you into the port for sure. Looking at some photos in google maps, there are gates at the entrance to the port which most probably prevent access to the breakwater from outside.
You may also try to see E. Evangelia when in the area http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2658323
Good success for your trip!

best regards,
Tim

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Scale Models / Re: What happened to the PACIFICAT catamarans?

« on: December 24, 2016, 11:37:01 AM »

Hi,
Discovery and Explorer are laid up in Alexandria, saw them there in april this year. Looked like nothing happening with them...

regards,
Tim

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Help and Advice / Re: shipspotting in Piraeus

« on: January 20, 2014, 08:33:33 PM »

Hi,
there is also a ferry to Aegina, a small island not too far away (1-2 hrs), passing the anchorage.
Makes a nice trip in the morning.

best regards,
Tim

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Shipping News and information / Re: Accident at Istanbul

« on: July 14, 2008, 07:02:59 PM »

Hi Gerolf,

thanks for the hint, I found this article via google news (uk):
http://www.pr-inside.com/singapore-flagged-freighter-hits-istanbul-s-r699609.htm

regards,
Tim