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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 2889
Sarah, Ramsgate
Loving them Mike especially the Survey vessel 
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 18:39
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 18:39
Post 2888
Mike J., Dover
Excellent coverage of the first daylight arrival of the COTE DES FLANDRES by Jeremy & Ed [& nae doot Mr.B has a few up his sleeve] - most angles covered !
Post 2425 - I expect that the first arrival of the CDF during last night’s darkness was for the benefit of the punters & media aboard her so that they could see the ‘light show’
A little out of our usual coverage area these pix are for Sarah who seems to like the small ‘stuff’ - Survey Cat THAMES GUARDIAN & the little clump of active preserved vessels in No.1 Basin, Chatham on Tuesday afternoon.
The BARKING was built in Faversham in 1928 as a diesel tug before conversion to steam, from a derelict hulk in 2004.
Between her & the 1949-built KENT & almost invislble is the tiny 1966-built ‘Tosher’ barge tug FEARNAUGHT, both being donated by the local firm J.P Knights who are still in business with worldwide towage operations – both are now looked after by the Southeast Tug Association.
At the back the WW2-built steam lighter VIC 96 [Victualling Inshore Craft].
No lifeboats were seen I’m afraid, altho’ there is a superb lifeboat museum in the Historic Dockyard at Chatham with at least six lifeboats & much else on display.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 17:09
Post 2425 - I expect that the first arrival of the CDF during last night’s darkness was for the benefit of the punters & media aboard her so that they could see the ‘light show’
A little out of our usual coverage area these pix are for Sarah who seems to like the small ‘stuff’ - Survey Cat THAMES GUARDIAN & the little clump of active preserved vessels in No.1 Basin, Chatham on Tuesday afternoon.
The BARKING was built in Faversham in 1928 as a diesel tug before conversion to steam, from a derelict hulk in 2004.
Between her & the 1949-built KENT & almost invislble is the tiny 1966-built ‘Tosher’ barge tug FEARNAUGHT, both being donated by the local firm J.P Knights who are still in business with worldwide towage operations – both are now looked after by the Southeast Tug Association.
At the back the WW2-built steam lighter VIC 96 [Victualling Inshore Craft].
No lifeboats were seen I’m afraid, altho’ there is a superb lifeboat museum in the Historic Dockyard at Chatham with at least six lifeboats & much else on display.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 17:09
Post 2887
Ed Connell, Dover
Cote des Flandres entering at lunchtime on her first full day on the run.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:32
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:32
Post 2886
JanT, Dover.
PS: ... and Sarah too you pipped me to the post time wise putting up your pictures.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:20
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:20
Post 2885
Sarah, Ramsgate
Estuary Élite photos didn't come out in the last post 
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:18
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:18
Post 2884
JanT, Dover.
With regard to the pinned item from our MP I totally agree with what has been said, so I lay my cards down and will be voting to stay in. Our port is the busiest and getting busier I would hate to see that jeopardized.
I have always believed that you fight for what you want within not from the outside,I agree that there are many different options and I'm sure we will here them all over the coming weeks.
Not often I agree with the MP or Prime Minister but on this I do.
Once again nice pictures from Jeremy and Ed.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:15
I have always believed that you fight for what you want within not from the outside,I agree that there are many different options and I'm sure we will here them all over the coming weeks.
Not often I agree with the MP or Prime Minister but on this I do.
Once again nice pictures from Jeremy and Ed.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:15
Post 2883
Sarah, Ramsgate
Busy day today in the harbour. The sister ship of Autopremier, Autopride arrived this morning loaded with cars.
Valiant was getting ready to depart soon after Autopride arrived.
Estaury Elite was also busy this morning
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:11
Valiant was getting ready to depart soon after Autopride arrived.
Estaury Elite was also busy this morning
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Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 14:11
Post 2882
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield, Dover
Cote Des Flanders arriving this morning on a lovely sunny morning.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 13:02
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 13:02
Post 2881
Ed Connell, Dover
Elvira at the DCT today.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 12:28
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 12:28
Post 2880
Sea News, Dover
Vic as Chris T said last week on the forums.. we operate here on Sea News as an independent site now...with our own viewers and our own agenda.
Just to be clear on that, so there you are.
Charlie's piece directly relates to Port movements so very relevant to us.
Didn't notice anything exciting from here Mike...not a thing.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 10:40
Just to be clear on that, so there you are.
Charlie's piece directly relates to Port movements so very relevant to us.
Didn't notice anything exciting from here Mike...not a thing.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 10:40
Post 2879
Vic Matcham, Dover
The trade coming to our port would stay the same as we buy more from them then they do from us ,so the trade would stay the same ,in fact it could even get better with ships unloading goods from other parts of the world.I am for coming out I have already put my views on the in or out page.I think this one is on the wrong page and should be moved over.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 09:16
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 09:16
Post 2878
Mike J., Dover
Was anybody out at sea Monday or Tuesday nights to see this ?
PORT OPERATIONS
Notice to Mariners 07/16
White Cliffs Image Projection 22nd and 23rd February 2016
Mariners are advised that, as part of DFDS 150 year anniversary celebration and arrival of new vessels, a light projection show will be taking place. The ‘show’ will be projected onto Langdon Cliffs, close East of the Port on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd February.
On Monday 22nd February the ‘show’ will be projected onto the cliffs from 1700hrs until 2300hrs for testing purposes.
On Tuesday 23rd February the show will be projected onto the cliffs from 1900hrs until 2100hrs for the publicity event.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 08:49
PORT OPERATIONS
Notice to Mariners 07/16
White Cliffs Image Projection 22nd and 23rd February 2016
Mariners are advised that, as part of DFDS 150 year anniversary celebration and arrival of new vessels, a light projection show will be taking place. The ‘show’ will be projected onto Langdon Cliffs, close East of the Port on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd February.
On Monday 22nd February the ‘show’ will be projected onto the cliffs from 1700hrs until 2300hrs for testing purposes.
On Tuesday 23rd February the show will be projected onto the cliffs from 1900hrs until 2100hrs for the publicity event.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 08:49
Post 2877
Sea News, Dover
JUST IN FROM CHARLIE ELPHICKE MP FOR DOVER AND DEAL....
Why I believe our borders will be safer and more secure within the European Union
__________________________________________________________________
Dear Mr Boland,
Whether we should remain in Europe or leave has cast a shadow over our politics for more than three decades. It has long been the case that the European question needed to be settled one way or the other. This is why I have always supported having an in or out referendum. I am glad this referendum is now going to take place on June 23rd.
I have always felt there are practical concerns with the European project. Yet I have always taken a pragmatic and hard headed view about what is best for Dover & Deal - and for Britain. I have read through every word of the agreement struck at the European Council by the Prime Minister. I listened carefully to the Prime Minister's statement to the House of Commons. And I met with Home Secretary this week to discuss what this means for Dover & Deal. I have considered deeply the implications for our community as regards jobs and prosperity, border security and national security.
Jobs and Prosperity
There is no doubt that economic management of the Eurozone has been poor. There, unemployment has risen in many nations. Young people have paid the highest price for this economic failure.
Yet we are not in the Eurozone. So we have been able to grow. We've had the strongest growth of all major advanced economies - and a jobs revolution. Here in Dover & Deal youth unemployment has fallen over 50% since 2010. This is because we have an economic plan that is delivering security and opportunity for Britain.
Therefore it is essential that the Eurozone cannot subject us to their economic policies. It had been feared they might try - in particular to make us pay for Eurozone bail outs or seek to attack the City of London and our banking system. The Prime Minister's agreement has secured a binding commitment that the Eurozone will not do those things.
The European Union is a huge customs union. If we left we would be subject to tariffs. As we import more goods than we export we would arguably be net beneficiaries. Yet any trade barriers will have the effect of reducing trade. The nature of the single market is that it would be easy to make it harder for us to export to Europe.
If we were to leave there are two important questions to consider. First would the Eurozone renew their attempts to discriminate against the City of London and our banking system. Second would Europe make it harder for us to trade in the single market and would we be able to increase trade with the rest of the World to offset any problems we might have with the single market.
Border security
A key concern for our community is border security. Just over a decade ago, Dover suffered hugely as migrants were able to get to Britain before they encountered effective border controls. This situation caused much concern in our community as there were so many migrants in Dover. Things changed when an agreement was made with France that the UK border should move to Calais. This was the Le Touquet Treaty of 2003. Juxtaposed controls were set up so that UK and French border posts were maintained at both Dover and Calais. This means that UK border officers are able to stop migrants at Calais and hand them over to the French authorities.
As a result the overwhelming majority of migrants seeking to get to the UK are stuck in France. There they scheme with people traffickers to break into Britain. In almost every case their designs are thwarted by eagle eyed border officers, vigilant ships that patrol the English Channel and a crack squad of highly trained dogs that sniff out people hiding in the fruit and veg.
Moving the border back to Dover would be a disaster. That is why I have always been a passionate defender of the juxtaposed controls. Having our border at Calais ensures that we do not have the problems in Dover we had over a decade ago.
Meanwhile the people of the Calais region are appalled by The Jungle at Calais. Daily they demand of the French government that the treaty should be torn up. If we were to leave Europe, what incentive would there be for the French to maintain our border in Calais. And could they cancel the treaty even were we to remain.
National security
Our community served as the front line in the First and Second World Wars. It was from here that our beleaguered army was rescued from Dunkirk. Under these very skies was the Battle of Britain fought. Those conflicts taught us that only if we stood with our allies could we maintain peace.
This matters as Russia has invaded Ukraine and now threatens Turkey. Syria is in civil war and the wider instability in the Middle East has bred Islamic Terror. If we were to vote to leave Europe, a key question is whether global peace and stability would be affected and how Russia would react and whether they would see our leaving as a lack of commitment to security in Europe.
Conclusion
The European Union is far from perfect. Yet within it we are still able to grow strongly and benefit from the customs union, as our economic record shows. We benefit from greater certainty as regards border security. For sure the French could cancel the treaty at any time. Yet the risk they would do so is far greater were we to leave Europe. Finally within Europe, no-one doubts our commitment to the security of the European continent.
Were we to to leave, we may very well continue to enjoy economic success. We might persuade the French that they would prefer to keep our border at Calais. We could even persuade President Putin of our continued commitment to the security of Europe. Yet there is great risk and uncertainty in all these matters. It is for these reasons that I currently intend to vote to stay in the European Union.
Charlie Elphicke MP
ENDS
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This particular blogger, yours truly, is also massively keen to remain in the EU. I am with Charlie Elphicke and the Prime Minister on this one. When I look at the vast amount of trade rolling through the Port here everyday, record breaking trade in recent months, I just know we belong there....I wouldn't want to see any of this trade put in any kind of jeopardy in the future. At a time when the Port does a £100billion pounds worth of trade with the EU every year, you can see where the Remain side are coming from. P&O have also just recently announced those record trading figures with the EU...the highest trade figures ever.
The country is doing very well and as Alan Johnson said yesterday...
"what a lot of the out campaigners dont seem to get.. this success is because we are part of the EU".
So there you have it.
Paul Boland.
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Dramatic picture of the Spirit of France leaving us on Monday afternoon late. The sky was growling and snarling and it looked like one heck of a storm was about to unleash. The water was pond calm as you can see...yet despite this threatening sky nothing happened at all and the mass bulk of black cloud slowly moved away.
Nice pic below Sarah - well done with that. The border patrols seem to have increased again..
PS: At 8pm last evening the sound of hooters and horns broke the night-time silence across the Port.
Yes it was the arrival of the second of the new DFDS ships...the Cote des Flandres. And very welcome too.
Its all happening!
Thanks to Charlie Elphicke MP.
Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 06:58
Why I believe our borders will be safer and more secure within the European Union
__________________________________________________________________
Dear Mr Boland,
Whether we should remain in Europe or leave has cast a shadow over our politics for more than three decades. It has long been the case that the European question needed to be settled one way or the other. This is why I have always supported having an in or out referendum. I am glad this referendum is now going to take place on June 23rd.
I have always felt there are practical concerns with the European project. Yet I have always taken a pragmatic and hard headed view about what is best for Dover & Deal - and for Britain. I have read through every word of the agreement struck at the European Council by the Prime Minister. I listened carefully to the Prime Minister's statement to the House of Commons. And I met with Home Secretary this week to discuss what this means for Dover & Deal. I have considered deeply the implications for our community as regards jobs and prosperity, border security and national security.
Jobs and Prosperity
There is no doubt that economic management of the Eurozone has been poor. There, unemployment has risen in many nations. Young people have paid the highest price for this economic failure.
Yet we are not in the Eurozone. So we have been able to grow. We've had the strongest growth of all major advanced economies - and a jobs revolution. Here in Dover & Deal youth unemployment has fallen over 50% since 2010. This is because we have an economic plan that is delivering security and opportunity for Britain.
Therefore it is essential that the Eurozone cannot subject us to their economic policies. It had been feared they might try - in particular to make us pay for Eurozone bail outs or seek to attack the City of London and our banking system. The Prime Minister's agreement has secured a binding commitment that the Eurozone will not do those things.
The European Union is a huge customs union. If we left we would be subject to tariffs. As we import more goods than we export we would arguably be net beneficiaries. Yet any trade barriers will have the effect of reducing trade. The nature of the single market is that it would be easy to make it harder for us to export to Europe.
If we were to leave there are two important questions to consider. First would the Eurozone renew their attempts to discriminate against the City of London and our banking system. Second would Europe make it harder for us to trade in the single market and would we be able to increase trade with the rest of the World to offset any problems we might have with the single market.
Border security
A key concern for our community is border security. Just over a decade ago, Dover suffered hugely as migrants were able to get to Britain before they encountered effective border controls. This situation caused much concern in our community as there were so many migrants in Dover. Things changed when an agreement was made with France that the UK border should move to Calais. This was the Le Touquet Treaty of 2003. Juxtaposed controls were set up so that UK and French border posts were maintained at both Dover and Calais. This means that UK border officers are able to stop migrants at Calais and hand them over to the French authorities.
As a result the overwhelming majority of migrants seeking to get to the UK are stuck in France. There they scheme with people traffickers to break into Britain. In almost every case their designs are thwarted by eagle eyed border officers, vigilant ships that patrol the English Channel and a crack squad of highly trained dogs that sniff out people hiding in the fruit and veg.
Moving the border back to Dover would be a disaster. That is why I have always been a passionate defender of the juxtaposed controls. Having our border at Calais ensures that we do not have the problems in Dover we had over a decade ago.
Meanwhile the people of the Calais region are appalled by The Jungle at Calais. Daily they demand of the French government that the treaty should be torn up. If we were to leave Europe, what incentive would there be for the French to maintain our border in Calais. And could they cancel the treaty even were we to remain.
National security
Our community served as the front line in the First and Second World Wars. It was from here that our beleaguered army was rescued from Dunkirk. Under these very skies was the Battle of Britain fought. Those conflicts taught us that only if we stood with our allies could we maintain peace.
This matters as Russia has invaded Ukraine and now threatens Turkey. Syria is in civil war and the wider instability in the Middle East has bred Islamic Terror. If we were to vote to leave Europe, a key question is whether global peace and stability would be affected and how Russia would react and whether they would see our leaving as a lack of commitment to security in Europe.
Conclusion
The European Union is far from perfect. Yet within it we are still able to grow strongly and benefit from the customs union, as our economic record shows. We benefit from greater certainty as regards border security. For sure the French could cancel the treaty at any time. Yet the risk they would do so is far greater were we to leave Europe. Finally within Europe, no-one doubts our commitment to the security of the European continent.
Were we to to leave, we may very well continue to enjoy economic success. We might persuade the French that they would prefer to keep our border at Calais. We could even persuade President Putin of our continued commitment to the security of Europe. Yet there is great risk and uncertainty in all these matters. It is for these reasons that I currently intend to vote to stay in the European Union.
Charlie Elphicke MP
ENDS
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This particular blogger, yours truly, is also massively keen to remain in the EU. I am with Charlie Elphicke and the Prime Minister on this one. When I look at the vast amount of trade rolling through the Port here everyday, record breaking trade in recent months, I just know we belong there....I wouldn't want to see any of this trade put in any kind of jeopardy in the future. At a time when the Port does a £100billion pounds worth of trade with the EU every year, you can see where the Remain side are coming from. P&O have also just recently announced those record trading figures with the EU...the highest trade figures ever.
The country is doing very well and as Alan Johnson said yesterday...
"what a lot of the out campaigners dont seem to get.. this success is because we are part of the EU".
So there you have it.
Paul Boland.
* *
Nice pic below Sarah - well done with that. The border patrols seem to have increased again..
PS: At 8pm last evening the sound of hooters and horns broke the night-time silence across the Port.
Yes it was the arrival of the second of the new DFDS ships...the Cote des Flandres. And very welcome too.
Its all happening!
Thanks to Charlie Elphicke MP.Wednesday, 24 February 2016 - 06:58
Post 2876
Sarah, Ramsgate
Spotted Valiant in harbour today, good to see her again
Tuesday, 23 February 2016 - 14:30
Tuesday, 23 February 2016 - 14:30
Post 2875
Sea News, Dover
The cargo trading carries on in a busy busy way. Here below we have the Hellas Reefer as she left us for the regular run to Hamburg yesterday. This particular picture though is from the archives and shows the ship departing for the same destination of Hamburg quite recently.
Port of Dover Community Regatta and the Dover Music Festival join forces to launch The Dover Festival 2016
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Each year, we promise you a bigger and better event and our commitment to deliver even more for Dover continues as the Port of Dover Community Regatta and the Dover Music Festival joins forces to launch The Dover Festival 2016 - a free weekend of entertainment for all the family.
Celebrating its fourth year, the Port of Dover Community Regatta will take place on Saturday 23 July, along Dover’s award-winning esplanade. Now in its third year, the Dover Music Festival, working with the Port, will then showcase a variety of musical acts on the Saturday evening and during the day and evening of Sunday, 24 July.
Tim Waggott, the Port’s Chief Executive, said:
"Last year’s Regatta was another great day for Dover, bringing the Port and its community together by celebrating our shared maritime heritage. Now we’re joining forces with the Dover Music Festival to create a weekend of fantastic free entertainment. Together with our partners, we’re committed to putting Dover firmly on the map as a popular destination."
Roger Marsden, Dover Music Festival Director:
"As you can probably imagine, since last summer we've had a huge number of people asking us whether there were any plans for another Dover Music Festival and we are pleased that two of the biggest events to be held in our town are collaborating. To top it all, the main event stage will be in the uniquely superb setting of the Port of Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1, making this a must-attend event."
Further event details are to be announced in due course but in the meantime please follow us on the Port of Dover Community Regatta and Dover Music Festival Facebook pages for regular updates.
ENDS
Exciting days ahead!
Remember this one from last years Regatta...wowser!! what a display
. Many thanks as ever to the guys over at the Port for the information.Tuesday, 23 February 2016 - 07:30
Post 2873
Sea News, Dover
The Secretary of State for Transport the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP visited the Port last week to see up-close how the exciting new development is moving forward. He was shown around by both Tim Waggott and George Jenkins and by all accounts was impressed with the progress so far, stressing at the time just how vital the Port of Dover is as a national trading link to continental Europe.
Pictured left to right: Tim Waggott (CEO Port of Dover), The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP (Secretary of State for Transport), and George Jenkins (Chairman of Dover Harbour Board).
Photo courtesy of the guys at the Port.
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Below as promised we have a couple of previously unseen pictures of the DFDS workhorse the Malo Seaways. We understand she is now retired from the route so here we are with our small tribute to the vessel. The next two pictures were taken about a week ago...say about 7 or 8 days ago, on a bright sea green blustery wild day. We've been having a few of those blustery days lately!
Monday, 22 February 2016 - 06:34
Post 2872
Sea News, Dover
Great set of pictures once again Sarah..your camera was on fire! Excellent capture of the Dutch lifeboat and indeed all the other boats too. Well done all round. Great to see them.
Yes thought you might like the ones of Alert. She was just caught in some rough weather there in those pictures ( 2416) and was rolling like mad. I bet the guys onboard are used to that sort of thing. Yours truly however went a tad 'green around the gills' and I was just watching from dry land!
It must have been amazing to see the Osprey up close Barry. I'm not sure if its the ugliest thing flying or a beautiful masterpiece of modern engineering.
But yes as you say a truly interesting machine. It got everyone talking. (pictures down page)
The helicopter was probably searching for something...they did several laps around the outer rim of the harbour too from a higher position..didn't know it had landed up there at the Coastguard station.
PaulB.
Sunday, 21 February 2016 - 08:04
Yes thought you might like the ones of Alert. She was just caught in some rough weather there in those pictures ( 2416) and was rolling like mad. I bet the guys onboard are used to that sort of thing. Yours truly however went a tad 'green around the gills' and I was just watching from dry land!
It must have been amazing to see the Osprey up close Barry. I'm not sure if its the ugliest thing flying or a beautiful masterpiece of modern engineering.
But yes as you say a truly interesting machine. It got everyone talking. (pictures down page)
The helicopter was probably searching for something...they did several laps around the outer rim of the harbour too from a higher position..didn't know it had landed up there at the Coastguard station.
PaulB.
Sunday, 21 February 2016 - 08:04
Post 2871
Sarah, Ramsgate
We had a very welcome Dutch visitor today "Antoinette" the Stellendam Lifeboat.
Estuary Élite the sister Pilot Boat to Estuary Élan was also busy today.
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 16:56
Estuary Élite the sister Pilot Boat to Estuary Élan was also busy today.
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 16:56
Post 2870
Barry W-S, Dover
Great photos Chaps
I saw the coastguard helicopter touch down on the cliffs around that time, she hovered to & fro for a while, not sure if it was an exercise or answering an emergency call.
Also interesting to see the Osprey, I first saw the aircraft in action back in 2012 at the Farnborough Air Show operated by the US Marine corps, a strange but captivating aircraft.
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 15:03
I saw the coastguard helicopter touch down on the cliffs around that time, she hovered to & fro for a while, not sure if it was an exercise or answering an emergency call.
Also interesting to see the Osprey, I first saw the aircraft in action back in 2012 at the Farnborough Air Show operated by the US Marine corps, a strange but captivating aircraft.
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 15:03
Post 2869
Sarah, Ramsgate
Great photos of Alert Paul
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 09:53
Saturday, 20 February 2016 - 09:53