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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 3331
Ian Handley, South Norfolk (ianjhandley@icloud.com)
Paul, things don't change much - my Kodachrome Slide image dates from early/ mid 1960s!
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Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 15:38
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Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 15:38
Post 3330
Sally Mavin, Manchester (sallymavin@gmail.com)
Hello
My name is Sally Mavin and I am John Mavin's daughter. I understand he used to be quite active on this forum.
I'm very sad to tell you that dad died on Thursday after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. He didn't have much family but he and I had reunited and formed a strong bond over the past couple of years. As you can imagine it's devastating.
For many years dad was a recluse and estranged from his family, but I was comforted to see that he was very well respected by many of you here. My sister and I are in the midst of planning the funeral but if any of you do count yourself among his friends I'd be happy to share the details of the funeral when they've been confirmed. I'd be grateful if anyone reading this could also pass this news on to others who may have known him.
Thank you
Sally
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 15:05
My name is Sally Mavin and I am John Mavin's daughter. I understand he used to be quite active on this forum.
I'm very sad to tell you that dad died on Thursday after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. He didn't have much family but he and I had reunited and formed a strong bond over the past couple of years. As you can imagine it's devastating.
For many years dad was a recluse and estranged from his family, but I was comforted to see that he was very well respected by many of you here. My sister and I are in the midst of planning the funeral but if any of you do count yourself among his friends I'd be happy to share the details of the funeral when they've been confirmed. I'd be grateful if anyone reading this could also pass this news on to others who may have known him.
Thank you
Sally
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 15:05
Post 3329
Mike J., Dover
Busy, busy, busy !
0900 Saturday -
Probably a combination of the start of the school holidays with with further delays due to increased border security after Nice.
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 12:26
0900 Saturday -
Probably a combination of the start of the school holidays with with further delays due to increased border security after Nice.
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 12:26
Post 3328
Sea News, Dover
Pictures above there of the Black Watch arriving with us here at 9am at the Port of Dover...just a few minutes ago as I write. There are no passengers onboard as this appears to be an unscheduled stop. She is not on our list. We understand there have been some difficulties aboard, there is talk of a small fire for example, so she may be needing repair and remodelling. PB.
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 09:30
Post 3327
Sea News, Dover
Here we are with the Pacific Princess moving away across the harbour last evening round about 5PM. She was heading off to Lerwick in bonnie bonnie Scotland. I hear its a wee bit chilly up there these days, summer has abandoned ship, so hopefully the passengers brought their woollies along.
And speaking of all things weatherish...this is a shot below of a late evening rainbow from a couple of days ago. It was a grey cool evening but at 8.50pm an orange pink sun burst through onto the drizzle. Even the rainbow was pink rather than the normal colour. A late late rainbow for sure.
This ship below is the Asian King, obviously a vehicle carrier. She was moving down the channel from Zeebrugge and heading on down to Southampton on Thursday evening. Havent been able to get many channel shots lately due to the poor weather, poor visibility.
Yes Vic its a nice set of pictures from Ramsgate below. Well done once again to our roving correspondent. PB.
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 07:07
This ship below is the Asian King, obviously a vehicle carrier. She was moving down the channel from Zeebrugge and heading on down to Southampton on Thursday evening. Havent been able to get many channel shots lately due to the poor weather, poor visibility.
Yes Vic its a nice set of pictures from Ramsgate below. Well done once again to our roving correspondent. PB.
Saturday, 16 July 2016 - 07:07
Post 3326
vic matcham, Dover
I would love to be the owner of the P22 in Ramsgate what a ship ,I also have use for the gun to
How much would it cost to buy it?
Friday, 15 July 2016 - 14:10
How much would it cost to buy it?Friday, 15 July 2016 - 14:10
Post 3325
Sea News, Dover
Dover Western Docks Revival project achieves sustainability excellence award
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The Port of Dover secured a top sustainability award from CEEQUAL for the port’s flagship development of the Western Docks and the town’s waterfront, the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) project.
The Port’s DWDR project team was presented with its ‘Excellent’ CEEQUAL Interim Client and Outline Design Award at this year's annual Port of Dover Safety Day on the 13th July. The Port joins the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games as another high profile project to achieve a top CEEQUAL Award.
CEEQUAL is the evidence-based sustainability assessment, rating and awards scheme that promotes the achievement of high environmental and social performance in civil engineering, infrastructure, landscaping and public realm projects.
The £250m DWDR project – the single biggest investment ever undertaken by the Port of Dover –achieved a score of 88.6% in the assessment of the master planning and design stages.
The project’s success has come from a strong commitment to embed sustainability in the management processes from the initial planning of the project. Sections in the CEEQUAL assessment where the project scored particularly highly, include:
• Project Management: 97%
• Ecology and Biodiversity: 97%
• Physical resources use and management: 97%
• Water Environment: 92%
• People and Communities: 95%
The CEEQUAL assessment will now continue through construction to the Final Award Stage in two parts: Marine Civil Works and Land Based Infrastructure.
The details of the development were developed in close consultation with the local and business communities. This partnership continues throughout the design and delivery of the project as the port seeks to fulfil its sustainability objectives.
Matt Gale, Environmental Advisor and DWDR CEEQUAL sponsor at the Port of Dover, commented on the project: "Sustainability is at the core of the design, planning and delivery of the Dover Western Docks Revival and this award is a fantastic endorsement of that approach. To secure similar recognition as the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics Games – the greenest games ever – is hugely positive."
Chris Broadbent presenting Matt Gale
The award certificates were presented by CEEQUAL Managing Director, Chris Broadbent, at the Port of Dover's Cruise Terminal 1. Commenting on the project team’s exceptional performance, he said: "This is an excellent achievement by the whole team; it really demonstrates the commitment there is to sustainable development at the port in Dover. I fully expect the project to continue to demonstrate this same commitment throughout the construction works and look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have."
Tim Waggott, Chief Executive at the Port of Dover, said: "DWDR is a game-changer for the port’s operations and it’s great that the project team’s efforts to embed sustainability throughout the scheme have been recognised in an independent CEEQUAL Award.
"For a project of this scale, it's vital that we work closely with the town to help shape, deliver and eventually work and enjoy this asset. As we progress our plans, we will maintain that same level of diligence in seeking to minimise potential impacts of our work, and maximise the benefits for our town, our heritage and the environment."
ENDS
Fascinating visitor to Ramsgate below there Sarah. Great to see it.
Good to see those pictures Ed...I saw that crane/lifting vessel myself but couldn't get a shot.
Enormous shock about the Bastille Day terror in Nice. The previous evening the wonderful firework displays in France were visible from here in Dover.
Great sadness now.
Friday, 15 July 2016 - 10:40
Post 3324
Sarah, Ramsgate
Interesting visitor in Ramsgate's Inner Harbour. USN P22 which was built in Germany in 1952 & used to patrol the River Rhine by the Americans.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 23:50
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 23:50
Post 3323
Ed Connell, Dover
Calais Seaways dressed overall for Bastille Day.
Eendracht and Pacific Orca passing Cap Blanc Nez this afternoon.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 19:10
Eendracht and Pacific Orca passing Cap Blanc Nez this afternoon.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 19:10
Post 3322
Sea News, Dover
Pleased to see it...yours truly is still on the mailing list direct from Downing St, despite there being a new PM wielding a mighty axe.....
The Prime Minister.
Dear Paul,
I have just been to Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new Government. And I accepted. In David Cameron, I follow in the footsteps of a great, modern Prime Minister. Under David's leadership, the Government stabilised the economy, reduced the budget deficit, and helped more people into work than ever before. But David's true legacy is not about the economy, but about social justice.
From the introduction of same-sex marriage to taking people on low wages out of income tax altogether, David Cameron has led a One Nation Government, and it is in that spirit that I also plan to lead. Because not everybody knows this, but the full title of my party is the Conservative and Unionist Party. And that word 'Unionist' is very important to me. It means we believe in the Union - the precious, precious bond between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But it means something else that is just as important. It means we believe in a union, not just between the nations of the United Kingdom, but between all of our citizens. Every one of us, whoever we are, and wherever we're from. That means fighting against the burning injustice that if you're born poor, you will die on average nine years earlier than others.
If you’re black, you’re treated more harshly by the criminal justice system than if you’re white. If you’re a white, working-class boy, you are less likely than anybody else in Britain to go to university. If you’re at a state school, you’re less likely to reach the top professions than if you are educated privately. If you’re a woman, you will earn less than a man. If you suffer from mental health problems, there's not enough help to hand. If you're young, you will find it harder than ever before to own your own home.
But the mission to make Britain a country that works for everyone means more than fighting these injustices. If you're from an ordinary, working-class family, life is much harder than many people in Westminster realise. You have a job but you don't always have job security. You have your own home, but you worry about paying the mortgage. You can just about manage, but you worry about the cost of living and getting your kids into a good school.
If you're one of those families, if you're just managing, I want to address you directly. I know you're working around the clock, I know you're doing your best, and I know that sometimes life can be a struggle. The Government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few, but by yours. We will do everything we can to give you more control over your lives. When we take the big calls, we'll think not of the powerful but you. When we pass new laws, we'll listen not to the mighty but to you. When it comes to taxes, we'll prioritise not the wealthy but you. When it comes to opportunity, we won't entrench the advantages of the fortunate few. We will do everything we can to help anybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you.
We are living through an important moment in our country's history. Following the referendum, we face a time of great national change. And I know, because we're Great Britain, that we will rise to the challenge. As we leave the European Union, we will forge a bold, new, positive role for ourselves in the world. And we will make Britain a country that works not for a privileged few but for every one of us.
That will be the mission of the Government I lead, and together we will build a better Britain.
Thank you,
Theresa May
Prime Minister
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There you are above...the message from the top.
Well done with the Cruise List below Colette. Ace.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 15:34
Dear Paul,
I have just been to Buckingham Palace, where Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new Government. And I accepted. In David Cameron, I follow in the footsteps of a great, modern Prime Minister. Under David's leadership, the Government stabilised the economy, reduced the budget deficit, and helped more people into work than ever before. But David's true legacy is not about the economy, but about social justice.
From the introduction of same-sex marriage to taking people on low wages out of income tax altogether, David Cameron has led a One Nation Government, and it is in that spirit that I also plan to lead. Because not everybody knows this, but the full title of my party is the Conservative and Unionist Party. And that word 'Unionist' is very important to me. It means we believe in the Union - the precious, precious bond between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
But it means something else that is just as important. It means we believe in a union, not just between the nations of the United Kingdom, but between all of our citizens. Every one of us, whoever we are, and wherever we're from. That means fighting against the burning injustice that if you're born poor, you will die on average nine years earlier than others.
If you’re black, you’re treated more harshly by the criminal justice system than if you’re white. If you’re a white, working-class boy, you are less likely than anybody else in Britain to go to university. If you’re at a state school, you’re less likely to reach the top professions than if you are educated privately. If you’re a woman, you will earn less than a man. If you suffer from mental health problems, there's not enough help to hand. If you're young, you will find it harder than ever before to own your own home.
But the mission to make Britain a country that works for everyone means more than fighting these injustices. If you're from an ordinary, working-class family, life is much harder than many people in Westminster realise. You have a job but you don't always have job security. You have your own home, but you worry about paying the mortgage. You can just about manage, but you worry about the cost of living and getting your kids into a good school.
If you're one of those families, if you're just managing, I want to address you directly. I know you're working around the clock, I know you're doing your best, and I know that sometimes life can be a struggle. The Government I lead will be driven not by the interests of the privileged few, but by yours. We will do everything we can to give you more control over your lives. When we take the big calls, we'll think not of the powerful but you. When we pass new laws, we'll listen not to the mighty but to you. When it comes to taxes, we'll prioritise not the wealthy but you. When it comes to opportunity, we won't entrench the advantages of the fortunate few. We will do everything we can to help anybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you.
We are living through an important moment in our country's history. Following the referendum, we face a time of great national change. And I know, because we're Great Britain, that we will rise to the challenge. As we leave the European Union, we will forge a bold, new, positive role for ourselves in the world. And we will make Britain a country that works not for a privileged few but for every one of us.
That will be the mission of the Government I lead, and together we will build a better Britain.
Thank you,
Theresa May
Prime Minister
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There you are above...the message from the top.
Well done with the Cruise List below Colette. Ace.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 15:34
Post 3321
ColetteB, Dover
CRUISE VISITS
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Here are the rest of July Cruises
Tomorrow, Friday July 15, Pacific Princess returns to us at CT1, T/R. She will arrive at 05:00 and depart at 17:00. The weather forecast is good for tomorrow, so it looks like we will have plenty of sunshine for the tourists to enjoy Dover at its best
Our next cruise will be Tuesday July 19 when for the first time this year the Amadea will arrive at CT1, POC. She will cruise in at 07:30 and depart at 18:00hrs. She was last here in May 2015 and is part of the Phoenix Reisen cruise company together with Artania, Albatros and MS Deutschland.
Refurbished in 2013 her itinerary programme is based on exotic itineraries in popular regions like the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, South America, Southeast Asia, South Africa, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand. She provides exceptional individual space for each of her 624 passengers with extraordinary routings to many exciting harbours never visited by other larger lines
The following day Wednesday, we have a double header when two Saga cruise ships arrive, Saga Pearl 11 at CT2, T/R and Saga Sapphire at CT1, T/R.
Monday July 25, Disney Magic arrives for the last time this season to say ‘Cheerio’ at CT2, T/R. She will be here at 05:00 and take her leave at 17:00. Enjoy!
Completing July are two more returns, Wednesday 27, Saga Pearl 11 is back at CT1, T/R and on Friday 29, Pacific Princess arrives back to us at CT2, T/R. she will be here at 05:00 and leaves at 17:00.
Brilliant stuff going on at Sea News over the last couple of weeks, the photos are awesome!!
Love those HMS Valiant photos at the top of the page there, so serene!!
See you for August Cruises, where does the time go!!!
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 12:06
Post 3320
Sea News, Dover
Vic here are a couple of extra pictures of the tugs in action with the same ship the other evening...shows more or less how they currently operate as I am sure you know...roughly one at the front and one at the rear to manoeuvre the vessel out ( the Lady Korcula again )...pictures aren't great but just to show everyone...the first one is a cropped shot taken when the tug work is more or less done and the ship is on its way. The second pic shows the working situation earlier in proceedings.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 10:21
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 10:21
Post 3319
vic matcham, Dovor.
They are very small cargo ships that come into Dovor and they have been coming in some years now ,so why the use still of two tugs to come in and out ?its good they do because more money for the port ,but I think the use of two tugs in good weather might be just over the top, bad weather yes I understand that but not in good weather.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 06:46
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 06:46
Post 3318
Sea News, Dover
Loving that picture below Jeremy of the Monster Maersk. That is a beast. Great stuff.
Thursday, 14 July 2016 - 05:53
Post 3317
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield
Whilst I was at Felixstowe I watched this monster arrriving. I often have seen these passing Dover in the distance. Was good to be up close to one.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 16:10
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 16:10
Post 3316
Sea News, Dover
And now some more items on the Border Force...to run in harmony with the pictures of Valiant at the top of page. This time its Seeker..
Those pictures above were taken one evening roughly ten days ago.
Now the latest press release from HMRC featuring Border Force once again..
‘Cat food’ tobacco smuggler jailed
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A lorry driver caught smuggling one-and-a-half tonnes of tobacco into the UK, evading £297,000 in excise duty, has been jailed after an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation.
Iosif Neuschli, 48, of Baia Mare, Romania, was stopped by Border Force officers at Dover Eastern Docks on 8 June 2016. Neuschli told officers the lorry he was driving contained ‘cat food’. In fact the lorry’s trailer unit contained five pallets loaded with 1,500 kilos of ‘Turner’ hand rolling tobacco. Neuschli pleaded guilty to the fraudulent evasion of excise duty at Maidstone Crown Court on 7 July 2016. He was jailed immediately for 18 months.
Alan Tully, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said:
"Neuschli thought he could get away with smuggling illegal tobacco into the UK and is now paying the price for his criminal actions.
"Tobacco smuggling robs communities of vital public funds and harms the livelihood of legitimate retailers. We encourage anyone with information regarding the smuggling, storage or sale of illegal tobacco to contact the Customs Hotline on 0800 59 5000."
Ends
Hope you enjoyed your trip to Dunkerque Del. Yes was great to see those pix of the LNG Terminal below page.
By the way, that's our oul friend Reimerswaal the busy busy dredger in the background of the pictures above.
" The Reimerswaal was developed with one key characteristic in mind: Flexibility.
This makes the Reimerswaal suitable for ship-to-shore pumping, rainbowing, discharge (shoreface nourishment), dry discharge, and rock fill depositing. Owing to this innovative engineering plan, this ship can be used in both the dredging and offshore sector. "
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 06:26
Those pictures above were taken one evening roughly ten days ago.
Now the latest press release from HMRC featuring Border Force once again..
‘Cat food’ tobacco smuggler jailed
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A lorry driver caught smuggling one-and-a-half tonnes of tobacco into the UK, evading £297,000 in excise duty, has been jailed after an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation.
Iosif Neuschli, 48, of Baia Mare, Romania, was stopped by Border Force officers at Dover Eastern Docks on 8 June 2016. Neuschli told officers the lorry he was driving contained ‘cat food’. In fact the lorry’s trailer unit contained five pallets loaded with 1,500 kilos of ‘Turner’ hand rolling tobacco. Neuschli pleaded guilty to the fraudulent evasion of excise duty at Maidstone Crown Court on 7 July 2016. He was jailed immediately for 18 months.
Alan Tully, Assistant Director, Fraud Investigation Service, HMRC, said:
"Neuschli thought he could get away with smuggling illegal tobacco into the UK and is now paying the price for his criminal actions.
"Tobacco smuggling robs communities of vital public funds and harms the livelihood of legitimate retailers. We encourage anyone with information regarding the smuggling, storage or sale of illegal tobacco to contact the Customs Hotline on 0800 59 5000."
Ends
Hope you enjoyed your trip to Dunkerque Del. Yes was great to see those pix of the LNG Terminal below page.
By the way, that's our oul friend Reimerswaal the busy busy dredger in the background of the pictures above.
" The Reimerswaal was developed with one key characteristic in mind: Flexibility.
This makes the Reimerswaal suitable for ship-to-shore pumping, rainbowing, discharge (shoreface nourishment), dry discharge, and rock fill depositing. Owing to this innovative engineering plan, this ship can be used in both the dredging and offshore sector. "
Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 06:26
Post 3315
del styan, Norfolk
I wondered what the flare was on my trip to dunkerque yesterday - now I know!
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 23:50
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 23:50
Post 3314
Sea News, Dover
Here we are with another large yacht, this one called Maybe...the yachts appear to be coming into Port to get some relief from the current fierce headwind as they go down the channel....
Well done with those pix below Ed
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 15:51
Post 3313
Ed Connell, Dover
Lady Korcula at the DCT and Pride of Canterbury on the Eastern Arm this morning.
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 08:08
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 08:08
Post 3312
Sea News, Dover
Strong breezez in the channel yesterday, a force 8 gale at one point beating up the channel, so some large yachts took shelter here in the harbour. This one above is charity vessel Challenge Wales ... impressive yacht.
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Challenge Wales is a charity dedicated to providing young people aged between 12 and 25 years old a chance to develop their self-esteem and life-skills of team working and communication through the experience of sailing.
This is achieved through sailing Challenge Wales, a 72-ft round-the-world yacht and the largest sail training vessel in Wales.
Challenge Wales works with schools, groups and young people's organisations but also offers big boat sailing experiences, a variety of sailing trips including milebuilder opportunities and RYA sailing qualifications for both young people and adults.
"
Below we have the Dover Seaways making its way homeward yesterday afternoon...these pix just to show the stiff breeze. Where is summer? Maybe we had it last Thursday...
Many thanks Ed for the collection of shots below. Those Dunkerque pictures in particular are great to see.
Tuesday, 12 July 2016 - 06:09