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Sea Pictures from Dover.
Sailing Ships just off Dover: Europa above and De Gallant below...
We have 340 plus pages below now...use our own SEARCH ENGINE just below to help you trawl through. All pictures are the copyright of the owners.
Editor: Paul Boland - dover7@msn.com
Post 5143
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Lombok Strait at the DCT tonight.
Saturday, 10 February 2018 - 01:43
Saturday, 10 February 2018 - 01:43
Post 5142
Sea News, Dover
Absolute cracking picture that below Ed..
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 16:41
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 16:41
Post 5141
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Snowing in Dunkerque West this morning.
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 12:53
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 12:53
Post 5140
Sea News, Dover
As promised here we are with the catch-up shots of the Klipper Stream... these pictures running a couple of days late...
The two pix above show her arriving late in the day on Monday the 5th - she had been waiting for the Luzon Strait to depart. Time of arrival roughly 16:45 (quarter to five) just as it was getting dark. Happily the days are stretching a tad lightwise.
Below we have her departure the following day. Just a single tug boat helping as she is in relative terms a wee bit smaller. Off to Hamburg she was. Exciting to see these different ships coming into the Port of Dover. Also don't miss Ed's close-in pictures further down page....posts 4623 and 4621.
Great collection below Mike, great info too. Yours truly didn't realise for example that our beloved MoragM has gone. Oh nooo ..
Wow Sarah, fascinating to see those Flog It pictures. You roved over to Dover. Blimey - hope you didn't flog off the family jewels
I know who those experts are as I regularly watch ( don't tell anyone
) Bargain Hunt.
Don't miss these pix from Mike and Sarah below.
PaulB
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 07:46
Below we have her departure the following day. Just a single tug boat helping as she is in relative terms a wee bit smaller. Off to Hamburg she was. Exciting to see these different ships coming into the Port of Dover. Also don't miss Ed's close-in pictures further down page....posts 4623 and 4621.
Great collection below Mike, great info too. Yours truly didn't realise for example that our beloved MoragM has gone. Oh nooo ..
Wow Sarah, fascinating to see those Flog It pictures. You roved over to Dover. Blimey - hope you didn't flog off the family jewels
I know who those experts are as I regularly watch ( don't tell anyone
) Bargain Hunt.Don't miss these pix from Mike and Sarah below.
PaulB
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 07:46
Post 5139
Mike J., Dover
DWDR works Thursday afternoon.
Land reclamation seems to have stopped for the moment, with the BARENT ZANEN tied up in Rotterdam since the end of January, but the piling thuds on & concrete is being poured in the 'Cut'
The green & yellow 'thing' looks very similar to a tracked vehicle that was used for 'ground radar' investigation work during the railway seawall rebuild job a few years back - if it is its probably checking how the sand is settling down.
GPS AVENGER sailed Wednesday evening towing at least one barge & is now in Rotterdam..
SMIT YOUNG only went as far as Folkestone on Wednesday & is now back in Granville Dock & moored astern of an interesting workboat - I’d not noticed the PATRIOT before.
I also noticed that the MORAG M was 'missing' & found her tucked up with other workboats & tugs in Felixstowe, having left Dover on Tuesday.
Ain't AIS womderful ?
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 00:12
Land reclamation seems to have stopped for the moment, with the BARENT ZANEN tied up in Rotterdam since the end of January, but the piling thuds on & concrete is being poured in the 'Cut'
The green & yellow 'thing' looks very similar to a tracked vehicle that was used for 'ground radar' investigation work during the railway seawall rebuild job a few years back - if it is its probably checking how the sand is settling down.
GPS AVENGER sailed Wednesday evening towing at least one barge & is now in Rotterdam..
SMIT YOUNG only went as far as Folkestone on Wednesday & is now back in Granville Dock & moored astern of an interesting workboat - I’d not noticed the PATRIOT before.
I also noticed that the MORAG M was 'missing' & found her tucked up with other workboats & tugs in Felixstowe, having left Dover on Tuesday.
Ain't AIS womderful ?
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 00:12
Post 5138
Sarah, Ramsgate
BBC Flog It! came to Dover Castle today.
Antiques Expert Catherine Southon
Antiques Experts Jonathan Pratt & James Lewis
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 23:00
Antiques Expert Catherine Southon
Antiques Experts Jonathan Pratt & James Lewis
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 23:00
Post 5137
Sea News, Dover
Yes great to see the Lifeboat guys in action Barry. See also Sarah's recent pictures in post 4618. PB.
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 14:34
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 14:34
Post 5136
Barry W-S, Dover
Brilliant shots of the Dover Lifeboat surging against the rough seas, Mr B
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 10:11
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 10:11
Post 5135
Sea News, Dover
DOVER LIFEBOAT SPECIAL
The pictures above show the Dover Lifeboat powering out of the harbour into the rough ol' seas of last sunday morning. The pictures are of course obviously long range, so not perfect by any means but show the tough action as it happened. The guys take it in their stride as they pound through the rough conditions.. a situation where many of us would 'fear to tread' as it were. That could be our lifeboatman friend Ben Payne at the rear there...looks like him, but as we said...long range. Ben has taken some pictures for us in the past. Well done those Lifeboat guys!
* *
The latest bulletin from the ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION
RHA gives cautious welcome over cross-border haulage post-Brexit
______________________________________________________
7th February 2018
The Road Haulage Association welcomes Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s acknowledgement that "Our road haulage industry is right at the heart of the £110 billion of trade that takes place between the UK and EU every year".
However, the Association has concerns regarding Government’s latest legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its post-Brexit preparations.
Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: "While the RHA whole-heartedly supports that it is the right thing for Government to be preparing contingency measures, the free-flow of goods to the rest of Europe must be maintained. It is therefore essential that the arrangements we have at present be continued.
"The Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill, announced today, is an enabling Bill to instigate a contingency to cover a negotiated settlement involving permits, or the worst-case scenario – that we get no deal.
"It is standard business practice to have an effective contingency plan in place if things go wrong," Richard Burnett continued. "In this case we need to see clear Government commitment that it will seek an agreement that does not impose new permits, quotas or limits on UK international operators.
"The road freight industry needs clarity as soon as possible as regards what is being negotiated.
"The views of the RHA and the road haulage sector as a whole have been consistently clear," Richard Burnett concluded. "We want to see a system where licensed UK and EU operators can undertake international road haulage to, from, and through the UK and EU without any additional burden or cost."
Ends
"the free-flow of goods to the rest of Europe must be maintained"
We echo those sentiments for sure here in Dover. The alternative could be a nightmare on many fronts.
PaulB
Well done Ed and Mike once again ..great stuff below lads!
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 06:22
The pictures above show the Dover Lifeboat powering out of the harbour into the rough ol' seas of last sunday morning. The pictures are of course obviously long range, so not perfect by any means but show the tough action as it happened. The guys take it in their stride as they pound through the rough conditions.. a situation where many of us would 'fear to tread' as it were. That could be our lifeboatman friend Ben Payne at the rear there...looks like him, but as we said...long range. Ben has taken some pictures for us in the past. Well done those Lifeboat guys!
* *
The latest bulletin from the ROAD HAULAGE ASSOCIATION
RHA gives cautious welcome over cross-border haulage post-Brexit
______________________________________________________
7th February 2018
The Road Haulage Association welcomes Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s acknowledgement that "Our road haulage industry is right at the heart of the £110 billion of trade that takes place between the UK and EU every year".
However, the Association has concerns regarding Government’s latest legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its post-Brexit preparations.
Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: "While the RHA whole-heartedly supports that it is the right thing for Government to be preparing contingency measures, the free-flow of goods to the rest of Europe must be maintained. It is therefore essential that the arrangements we have at present be continued.
"The Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill, announced today, is an enabling Bill to instigate a contingency to cover a negotiated settlement involving permits, or the worst-case scenario – that we get no deal.
"It is standard business practice to have an effective contingency plan in place if things go wrong," Richard Burnett continued. "In this case we need to see clear Government commitment that it will seek an agreement that does not impose new permits, quotas or limits on UK international operators.
"The road freight industry needs clarity as soon as possible as regards what is being negotiated.
"The views of the RHA and the road haulage sector as a whole have been consistently clear," Richard Burnett concluded. "We want to see a system where licensed UK and EU operators can undertake international road haulage to, from, and through the UK and EU without any additional burden or cost."
Ends
"the free-flow of goods to the rest of Europe must be maintained"
We echo those sentiments for sure here in Dover. The alternative could be a nightmare on many fronts.
PaulB
Well done Ed and Mike once again ..great stuff below lads!
Thursday, 8 February 2018 - 06:22
Post 5134
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Wind farm installation vessel MPI Adventure passing Dover this morning bound the Burbo Bank wind farm.
Small French tug and jack-up tow passing down the French coast yesterday, rolling in the moderate swell.
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 12:24
Small French tug and jack-up tow passing down the French coast yesterday, rolling in the moderate swell.
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 12:24
Post 5133
Mike J., Dover
The British tug GPS AVENGER arrived from Slikkerveer in the Netherlands on Tuesday morning & hid behind a barge in the old Jetfoil Terminal.
The elusive CRC ATLAS [post 4603]
LLANDDWYN ISLAND was also in the basin.
Looking on AIS a few minutes ago I see that the SMIT YOUNG has just left Dover & is heading away downchannel.
She's not yet updated her AIS destination.
NAS PATHFINDER & the PUMA finally left Falmouth on Sunday after spending several days ‘circling’ off the port, perhaps waiting for an improvement in the weather.
She’s been out of AIS range for a few days & is probably heading into the Bay of Biscay.
Today’s shipping forecast for the area is not very good, with force 9 further to the west.
I'm sure that we all wish them good luck . . . .
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 09:29
The elusive CRC ATLAS [post 4603]
LLANDDWYN ISLAND was also in the basin.
Looking on AIS a few minutes ago I see that the SMIT YOUNG has just left Dover & is heading away downchannel.
She's not yet updated her AIS destination.
NAS PATHFINDER & the PUMA finally left Falmouth on Sunday after spending several days ‘circling’ off the port, perhaps waiting for an improvement in the weather.
She’s been out of AIS range for a few days & is probably heading into the Bay of Biscay.
Today’s shipping forecast for the area is not very good, with force 9 further to the west.
I'm sure that we all wish them good luck . . . .
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 09:29
Post 5132
Sea News, Dover
The Luzon Strait.
Some pictures above there of the Luzon Strait leaving us a day or so ago ( note the Geest containers ), these shots following along from Ed's pictures further down page ..she was off to Vlissingen in Holland. Time of day was around 4pm as she moved off and away with the help of both tugs. As soon as she vacated her slot, the Klipper Stream came into Port, she had been waiting off Deal. We have had a series of these Reefer ships waiting off Deal to get into Port..busy times for sure. Let's keep it going. ( just double checked: Luzon left us on Monday evening, then Klipper arrived almost immediately).
There will also be some pictures of the Klipper Stream to follow along from Ed's shots...a bit behind schedule here. Got some of Klipper arriving and leaving but we may go for the Lifeboat pictures first. These aforementioned Lifeboat pictures are a bit rough...I'm not just talking about the conditions either... .. but worth including. Will have them soon.
Cracking clear pix below again Ed, this time of the Klipper Stream. Really great stuff below there!
Ah that's a nice shot below Patrick, lots of dramatic skies at the moment so keep clicking...
PaulB
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 06:08
Some pictures above there of the Luzon Strait leaving us a day or so ago ( note the Geest containers ), these shots following along from Ed's pictures further down page ..she was off to Vlissingen in Holland. Time of day was around 4pm as she moved off and away with the help of both tugs. As soon as she vacated her slot, the Klipper Stream came into Port, she had been waiting off Deal. We have had a series of these Reefer ships waiting off Deal to get into Port..busy times for sure. Let's keep it going. ( just double checked: Luzon left us on Monday evening, then Klipper arrived almost immediately).
There will also be some pictures of the Klipper Stream to follow along from Ed's shots...a bit behind schedule here. Got some of Klipper arriving and leaving but we may go for the Lifeboat pictures first. These aforementioned Lifeboat pictures are a bit rough...I'm not just talking about the conditions either...
.. but worth including. Will have them soon.Cracking clear pix below again Ed, this time of the Klipper Stream. Really great stuff below there!
Ah that's a nice shot below Patrick, lots of dramatic skies at the moment so keep clicking...
PaulB
Wednesday, 7 February 2018 - 06:08
Post 5131
Patrick, Marine Parade
Early morning sunlight breaks through the cloud cover across the Straits.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 - 13:42
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 - 13:42
Post 5130
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Klipper Stream in the daylight this morning, discharging palletised cargo from the lower hold.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 - 08:03
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 - 08:03
Post 5129
Sea News, Dover
Cold day in Dover: yes that's a shot above taken at low tide a day or so ago, twas a bleak oul day as you can see. We saw the piling almost disappear in the high tides following the supermoon (4610). Now we see the fascinating piling at low tide. I was able to make the picture above a wee bit larger so hopefully all can see the detail.
Assorted shots below of the piling around the harbour. Beautiful work...I never thought I'd see beauty in piling, but there ye have it...
a chap needs to get out more...
Low Tide Piling: These pictures below were taken a day earlier when it was quite calm as you can see.
That's a fantastic picture below Ed of the Klipper Stream. Difficult picture to get. That's another new visitor to Dover. Great stuff indeed! Love the ones of the film crews in Dunkerque. Blinders!
Can you tell them I'm available at moderate cost.
I'm a bit behind..experiencing some computer difficulties .. but I may have some extra pix...a kind of reefer-round-up in due course.
Cracking pictures Sarah of the Ramsgate Lifeboats in blistering action. Well done with those. Great action from our roving reporter below there! I took some ones of the Dover Lifeboat on sunday...a bit long range but I may have something so watch for those.
Well said Colette
DONT MISS those pictures below from Sarah and Ed.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018 - 06:05
Post 5128
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Klipper Stream at the DCT this evening.
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 23:55
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 23:55
Post 5127
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
French film crew at the Dunkerque West terminal today. Apparently filming an episode for a TV series.
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 23:51
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 23:51
Post 5126
Colette B, Dover
Terrific lifeboat action shots there Sarah
Looks nice in Ramsgate on Sunday, must make another visit soon
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 17:57
Looks nice in Ramsgate on Sunday, must make another visit soon
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 17:57
Post 5125
Sarah, Ramsgate
Ramsgate Lifeboats on their exercise this Sunday.
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 10:32
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 10:32
Post 5124
Sea News, Dover
Following along from Ed's nice pictures of the Luzon Strait further down the page in post 4611 which shows her out there in the channel approaching Dover...here we are below with pix showing her arrival in Port. The pix here are all a wee bit grey sadly bit what can you do. The Cargo Terminal is getting ever busier which is great news for sure.
The next two taken while she waits to reverse into the Cargo Terminal. The ship is now working with GEEST LINE as we mentioned previously...you can see the GEEST containers on board in the first shot below there.
An extra one below from last year. Just noticed it in the file while uploading the new shots, thought it worth including...life goes on in similar vein.
Thanks Del - yes lots of exciting things happening right in front of us...lots more to come too all being well.
PaulB.
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 06:13
The next two taken while she waits to reverse into the Cargo Terminal. The ship is now working with GEEST LINE as we mentioned previously...you can see the GEEST containers on board in the first shot below there.
An extra one below from last year. Just noticed it in the file while uploading the new shots, thought it worth including...life goes on in similar vein.
Thanks Del - yes lots of exciting things happening right in front of us...lots more to come too all being well.
PaulB.
Monday, 5 February 2018 - 06:13