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Post 2043

  brian., dover

time for a fry up,and a few pints of auntie stellas best brew.lol

Tuesday, 2 June 2015 - 16:16

 

Post 2042

  Sea News, Dover

These are bad pictures, the pictures are bad but the conditions are even worse.
They were taken today at 12.30pm approx. as the Malo Seaways endeavoured to exit the harbour in atrocious weather. There is a severe gale 9 out there at least...not for the fainthearted. It is quite extraordinary that all these crews can keep the nations trade moving in these kinds of situations. Extraordinary ! it Is taking ages to get the ferries to dock...only managing with the help of the tugboats.





Makes a heck of a change from the tranquil and nice pictures of yesterday.
Isn't June supposed to be busting out all over...

DONT MISS THE MYFERRYLINK FREE OFFER BELOW FOR CYCLISTS - STARTING AT THE WEEKEND.

Tuesday, 2 June 2015 - 15:36

 

Post 2041

  Sea News, Dover

Free travel for cyclists with MyFerryLink
Dover-Calais operator offers free bike travel from 6-21 June 2015
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1 June 2015: To celebrate National Bike Week, MyFerryLink Dover-Calais Ferries is offering two weeks of free travel for cyclists, starting this Saturday 6 June.

From Saturday 6 to Sunday 21 June 2015, cyclists can travel for free on any MyFerryLink Dover-Calais crossing. This offer is available on all sailings between these dates, and is bookable from now until 20 June, subject to availability. It is only bookable by phone, on 0844 2482 100.

MyFerryLink operates up to 16 daily crossings on the Dover-Calais route. For those who would rather cross by car and take their bikes on a roof rack, fares for a car and up to nine passengers start from £45 each way, £35 each way for a three day short break and £35 return for a day trip. There is no extra cost for taking a roof rack.

For more information, visit www.myferrylink.com or call 0844 2482 100

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Nice idea above there from My Ferry Link...should prove very popular with all budding Bradley Wigginsesss..
And now some images of the fabulous Costa Fortuna arriving with us yesterday. It is great to have see such striking ships here in Dover. Our fascinating story goes on. The conditions were good as you can see on arrival, but of course its all gone downhill since then...weatherwise. She left last night in gloomier atmospherics for Amsterdam.





Well done with those below Mike. Excellent. Yes conditions were getting rough on departure for sure...and they still are rough.
Running a bit behind schedule here.. I may be able to add to the three master collection later. PB




Tuesday, 2 June 2015 - 06:31

 

Post 2040

  Mike J., Dover

Alongside Cruise-1 Monday morning & sailing for Plymouth at 1630 as the weather deteriorated.










Monday, 1 June 2015 - 23:06

 

Post 2039

  Sea News, Dover

Lovely shot of Sea Cloud II from our ace colleague down at the Port... aaah she's lovely!
Taken on the last and inaugural visit.
In Port today.



Monday, 1 June 2015 - 08:38

 

Post 2038

  Sea News, Dover

Future logistics professionals learn from the experts at Dover
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The Port of Dover has welcomed future logistics professionals from the University of Greenwich as part of its on-going partnership with the University’s MA in Logistics Transport and Supply Chain Management Consultancy programme.

This year, 19 students worked on projects which looked at aspects of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) project and Ro-Ro market development on the cross-Channel routes from Dover. The students were mentored by the Port’s Business Development Manager, Jason Ransley.

Jason Ransley, Business Development Manager, Port of Dover, says:

"This was a brilliant project for the students to get their teeth into and understand how we keep Dover, the Port and the UK economy moving. This year’s project looked at the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR), which offers the ultimate strategic location for developing cargo and logistics next to Europe’s busiest ferry terminal. Delivering a more efficient supply chain with fast, dedicated and direct access into Europe on the shortest sea crossing, the students were able to identify how Dover is uniquely placed to meet the logistics challenges of the future."

The project is also another example of how the Port is working with young people through its Youth Engagement Scheme (YES) to increase knowledge and skills in the maritime industry.

John Whiteley, Senior Lecturer from the Business School at Greenwich University says:

"We are extremely grateful to the team at the Port of Dover for offering our students the opportunity to continue this valued partnership. This has been a brilliant opportunity for our young MA Logistics and Transport students, who cover a range of logistics, supply-chain management, and transport and management backgrounds, to come together and work with the Port on its flagship DWDR project, which is clearly extremely exciting for both the logistics industry and for Dover."

The photo includes Senior Lecturer, John Whiteley, (right), Business Development Manager Jason Ransley (centre) and Tutor Nigel Wild (left) with 2015’s intake of students.


ENDS


As mentioned in the listing by Colette in 1588 below, this is a fabulous day for shipwatchers. Both the three master Sea Cloud II and the hugely glamourous Costa Fortuna are in Port. Better get snapping !


Thanks for that info below Kevin. Great stuff! Hope all good with you.





Monday, 1 June 2015 - 06:57

 

Post 2037

  Kevin Charles, Dover

HMS Echo is a Royal Navy survey vessel so likely to have been undertaking hydrography work for Admiralty Charts.

Sunday, 31 May 2015 - 10:31

 

Post 2036

  Sea News, Dover

HMS Echo was prowling or patrolling close to shore yesterday morning for a couple of hours. We managed to get a few pictures here. That's a new one in these waters as far as we know but good to see it. Not sure what it was about...keeping an eye on things for sure.

Below we have the rainbow on Friday evening as mentioned by Jacqui yesterday. It was quite spectacular but all too fleeting. With weather in the current pattern a rainbow is almost a certainty. Although you can bet that today there will be no rainbow...its just flat grey and damp and a tad miserable..but are we downhearted...nosirreee bob!

Jacqui hope you enjoy the rainbow. Look...in that second picture there's a guy up there already with a shovel digging for that pot of gold. We saw it first so we did so it should be ours by all accounts...and he is surrounded by spooky looking crows too ( they might be seagulls but crows make for a better story!)
Well I never..he was fast!



Well done once again Colette with the CRUISE VISIT listing in 1588. Exciting days ahead.
Boudicca in today...resting across a damp and drizzly harbour.



Sunday, 31 May 2015 - 06:54

 

Post 2035

  ColetteB, Dover

Cruise Visits
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Terrific photos & interesting information there on Sea News as always

And now for June's first week of cruise calls.
On Monday June 1st the beautiful Sea Cloud II cruises back into Dover once again, she had her inaugural visit here in June last year. It's great to have her here again, POC, CT1 .

Also on June 1st, the Costa Fortuna arrives at CT2, POC. She was last here in May 2012. She left Rome on May 21st & after her many ports of call in the Med she is now currently in Le Harve & leaves there tomorrow for Dover, final stop will be Amsterdam.

On Tuesday June 2nd, the Braemar returns to CT1, TR, after her short cruise.

The following day, Wednesday June 3rd the small classic cruise ship, the FTI Berlin is expected at CT1, POC. She was last here in June 2013. I believe we are an additional port of call as there is no mention on her own itinerary. She began her cruise in Nice on the 21st May calling at various Med ports as well as Guernsey & London, finishing at Amsterdam so hopefully we will see her here in Dover.

Thursday the 4th June, the Ocean Princess arrives at CT2, TR. She was last here in August 2014. No cruise on Friday.

On Saturday June 6th the Saga Pearl II arrives at CT1, TR for the first time this year. She was last here in September 2014.

No cruises until Wednesday 10th June, so see you then




Saturday, 30 May 2015 - 22:26

 

Post 2034

  Mike J., Dover

Saturday morning & the brand new mussel-farm vessel ALYSÉE in for shelter on her delivery trip.
More information about her on Nigel Scutt’s Dover Marina Facebook page - thanks Nigel !

www.facebook.com/pages/Dover-Marinacom/161119827419486?ref=stream





Paul mentions ferries in bad weather in his recent post - they do things differently in the Mediterranean where the ferries provide ‘Lifeline’ services to isolated islands & the non-arrival of the ferry can cause problems, so the ships sometimes dock in ‘lively’ weather conditions & disembarking & loading can be ‘interesting’

://gcaptain.com/high-risk-ferry-docking-in-greece-video/

A 10 minute film, but recommend start you start watching at 4 minutes into the film.

Bold ship-handling [& bravery by the mooring gang] but the authorities would hardly approve of such techniques here.

More similar examples can be found on YouTube.



Saturday, 30 May 2015 - 11:25

 

Post 2033

  Sea News, Dover

The Approaching SAGA SAPPHIRE....


Yes indeed Mike the weather turned bad yesterday and the sea became extremely rough... yes the Afon was probably seeking shelter in that case as it was a struggle out there. The sea was getting rougher and rougher since thursday. The pictures of the Dover Seaways above were taken late Thursday. The top one shows her battling towards Port in bright sunlight. The sunlight can be misleading as we know.
The second picture shows the ship having reached harbour..still looking immaculate. As James Bond might say..shaken...but not stirred!

The third picture shows the Saga Sapphire long range. The colours are a bit odd, the camera had a moment, so the picture looks like a 1930's film poster. Not quite sure how it produced that look. We can most definitely see F Scott Fitzgerald typing away on the Great Gatsby in Cabin C and not a pink gin in sight !

Unusually the Saga Sapphire is still in Port since yesterday, it remained overnight. The Braemar also in.

Hi Jacqui yes did see that magnificent rainbow. I was just on the way out so took a few quick pictures which are still languishing in the camera. If they are any good will get one or two up tomorrow especially for yourself.

PB.

Saturday, 30 May 2015 - 06:39

 

Post 2032

  Mike J., Dover

All kinds of weather on Friday. After a dull morning the wind picked up & the temperature dropped as a front came thru & the AFON MENAI hurried in to berth in the Tug Haven late morning.
AIS showed that she had passed Dover around dawn, heading down towards Dungeness, but off Dymchurch she altered course & returned to Dover, perhaps for shelter.





In the afternoon there was a brief burst of absolutely torrential rain which faded away to continuous rain for most of the afternoon before the rain stopped & there was a brief burst of evening sunlight as the MALO SEAWAYS left via the Western Entrance.
Too much ‘glint’ & I missed Jacqui's rainbow !








Friday, 29 May 2015 - 22:38

 

Post 2031

  Jacqui, Dover

Hi Paul. Did you by any chance get that beautiful rainbow about 6.30ish this evening? I was at the Battery but didn't have a camera with me. The sky was really dramatic then this rainbow appeared.
We do get some wonderful skies off Dover don't we

Friday, 29 May 2015 - 20:16

 

Post 2030

  Sea News, Dover

from DDC...
PUTTING NEW TOURISM INVESTMENT ON THE MAP
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Future investments in tourism attractions in the Dover District are taking shape, with a range of new projects from partners, including the WW2 ‘deep shelter’ tunnels and sound mirrors due to be opened at Fan Bay in July this year.

New projects were showcased at a tourism networking event held last week. This included updates on latest projects from the Heritage Lottery funded Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership, including the National Trust’s restoration work at Fan Bay. There were also updates on the £1.5m Kent Mining Heritage Museum, due to open in 2017 as part of the Betteshanger Sustainable Parks project, and plans from the Land Trust to open up Fort Burgoyne in 2018.

The event was organised by Dover District Council’s Tourism and Museum Service, and was hosted at the Port of Dover’s recently refurbished Cruise Terminal 1.

Partners welcomed the news of new investment in tourist and heritage attractions, with the tourism industry bringing £250m to the local economy, according to recent figures.

Cllr Keith Morris, DDC Cabinet Member for tourism, said: "It’s great to see an impressive line-up of new attractions to further boost our tourism offer. As well as attracting tourists, new investments like the Fan Bay defences will also be a popular attraction for local people."

For more information on a range of regeneration projects for the district, please see www.investindover.co.uk or for more information on tourism in the area, please see www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

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Friday, 29 May 2015 - 15:32

 

Post 2029

  Sea News, Dover

Well we have had all sorts of flying machines on the Sea News pages from Spitfires to Hurricanes to Chinooks but how about a ship flying in mid air, well here we are. You have seen everything now...



Of course its just an optical illusion, pictures are un-retouched in any way and were taken a couple of evenings ago. You do see such odd things and here we are with the latest.


NOTE re MYFERRYLINK: A mere few days ago the MFL ships were celebrating their recent Court of Appeal victory with bunting indicating a general relief....but now the BBC are reporting that Eurotunnel are pulling out of the situation anyway. Was the celebration premature...it must be heartache for the crews and all staff...
when we hear more we will post on here. See also Post 1558.



Friday, 29 May 2015 - 07:02

 

Post 2028

  Sea News, Dover

Some pictures above there of Tugboat Doughty in close up action.. helping to send ol' regular Eastern Bay on its way on Tuesday. The second picture is an in-close crop of the first. Both tugs were in action doing their thing with the Eastern Bay. There are previous shots of the vessel in the Sea News pages... you can find them in our search engine anytime.


Hello Steve up there in the Midlands. Brilliant bit of detailed info there re the aircraft so a huge thanks to you. So we had a Spitfire and a Hurricane flying over Dover at the weekend. I guess we haven't seen that for a while ...
Quite a treat!

I see you captured the true spirit of the cockpit there Barry W-S. Reminds me of Michael Caine with his delightfully clipped concocted accent in possibly the Battle of Britain movie "Tally ho...Going in..."
Where's Biggles when you need him.

PaulB

PS:AIDA Sol in today and looking good.

Thursday, 28 May 2015 - 06:39

 

Post 2027

  Steve, Up in the Midlands

Hi, great photos on here recently. Re post 1578...you're right they are two different aircraft. The first is "The Kent Spitfire" a Spitfire IXe with the reg of TA805 [FX-M]. The second is a Hurricane MkIIb with the reg BE505 [XP-L]. Great catches on both.

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 - 16:06

 

Post 2026

  Barry W-S, Dover

Wow! Superb Photos there chaps, Tally Ho! Ginger, Bang On, What!

Excellent pictures all round

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 - 13:02

 

Post 2025

  Sea News, Dover

RATTLING THE ROOF TILES !
Yes indeed...this guy roared through around lunchtime for all three days of the big weekend. First coming to yours truly's abrupt attention when he powered across the immediate water at breakneck speed.... One nearly dropped ones pinot on the axminster!

Errrmmm...On closer inspection it looks like two different planes here. Not something that twigged until now. Spitfire or Hurricane?
First picture is from Monday..following two pictures taken Sunday.




We have used these pictures large so hopefully all can spot the detail and the pilot. There must have been an event up there at Dover Castle hence this dynamic aerobatic display in all its glory. Well done them. That pilot knew what he was doing for sure. Wowser!
Nice pictures again Ed below and yes indeed Sarah's pictures further below were a delight.

Wednesday, 27 May 2015 - 06:35

 

Post 2024

  Ed Connell, Dover

Super photos from Sarah. Another cluster of little ships returning today. This is the Thames barge.


Jack-up rig Wavewalker 1 being towed down past Dover two days ago.


Tuesday, 26 May 2015 - 11:38