SIZE OF VESSELS MOVING ON THE CLYDE?

[williemac]

It's been a while since anything has been posted on this topic.A blooming shame Forth Ports nicked the contract for for animal feed.Despite that Louise Bulker came in on Saturday,not the biggest at just under 20,000 tons gross,however beggars can't be choosers.Cheers Williemac

[Andy]

Nearer 200,000 tons surely.

Edit: Sorry, I misread the entry on Marine Traffic.

[_on_the_clyde_]

ADM Arkady replaced Cefetra for animal feed imports into the Clyde: https://agritradenews.co.uk/news/2018/0 ... v-glasgow/

[riverman]

Louise Bulker
19,812 grt.
31,881 dwt.

[williemac]

Thanks for that on the clyde.I never thought about who placed the order for animal feed.Very interesting!Cheers Williemac

[williemac]

Nord Copenhagen(Pan-12-21483) came up on Sat. afternoon.Managed to catch her at West Ferry,for once it was a beautiful day.Cheers Williemac

[Russardo]

That last photo is a cracker

Nord Copenhagen(Pan-12-21483) came up on Sat. afternoon.Managed to catch her at West Ferry,for once it was a beautiful day.Cheers Williemac

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[Allan]

Looks like the tugs are up at Shieldhall, NORD COPENHAGEN soon to depart for Murmansk.

Was hoping to see her leave, but not in the middle of the night...…

[williemac]

The Tomini Liberty sneaked in this morning under the cover of darkness.Hopefully she'll go back out in daylight.Just built this year,that makes a nice change!Cheers Williemac

[williemac]

As hoped for the Timoni Liberty left on this morning's tide, accompanied by Ayton Cross on the bow and Svitzer Milford on the stern.Cheers Williemac

[williemac]

The large bulker Xin Xiang Hai almost sneaked in this morning under cover of darkness.Panama registered built 2012 and 31,754 grt she made an impressive sight passing Yoker Cheers Williemac

[williemac]

Just to round the year off nicely the Federal Yukina arrived this morning,built 2010 and 20,465 grt.With Ayton Cross on the bow and Anglegarth on the stern she made a welcome sight passing Yoker.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all!Williemac

[clydesider]

I happened to be doing the Christmas food shop at Braehead with my wife this morning and noticed her passing upriver at the back of Sainsbury's, so I bolted to the waterfront to watch her in the heavy rain being turned at KGV onto the riverside berth. My wife was less than amused!


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me, too.

[clydesider]

Federal Yukina departed KGV his afternoon and I saw her outbound passing Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine.

[clydesider]

Federal Yukina departed KGV his afternoon and I saw her outbound passing Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine.

[clydesider]

Federal Yukina departed KGV his afternoon and I saw her outbound passing Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine.

[clydesider]

Federal Yukina departed KGV his afternoon and I saw her outbound passing Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine.

[clydesider]

Federal Yukina departed KGV his afternoon and I saw her outbound passing Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine.

[Craig]

Just had a quick look on Ships AIS and see bulker Infinity K outbound from Shieldhall - just passing Renfrew at the moment.

Anybody get any pictures of her coming in or at Shieldhall ?

Craig.

[williemac]

Hi Craig,I felt guilty when I seen your post.I got her coming in on the 4th,I meant to post and kept getting diverted.so belatedly here are some shots of her at Port Glasgow and passing Langbank.I didn't manage to get her at Shieldhall.Cheers Williemac

[Craig]

Williemac

Great shots - thanks for posting. And apologies for making you feel guilty

Craig.

[williemac]

Harvester came upriver at night.Hopefully we'll get her leaving in daytime,relatively new at 2017 build,here she is at Shieldhall Cheers Williemac

[Allan]

A case of now you see her, now you don’t…

Arrived Sunday night/Monday morning, departed Shieldhall Tuesday 1024hrs – destination Rouen France, ETA 1700hrs Thursday – current position approx. 42 nautical miles away from rounding Land’s End.

As Mr Chaucer reputedly said, “Time and Tide wait for no man”…..

[iainnevill]

I must say that I miss the large animal feed bulkers in the upper river. It was always a thrill to see them in the narrow confines of the river with the skill of the tug masters pulling and prodding them. They seemed to represent that the upper river was still a major player in the shipping business and harked back to the days of the iron ore bulk carriers discharging at G.T.Q. I still check the shipping movement section and Marine traffic, but it is always fruitless and reminds me of the Flanders and Swan song " The Slow Train " which dealt with the Beeching Cuts. My favourite viewing spots were from Bowling Basin or the Saltings under Erskine Bridge. Lets hope that they reappear sometime soon.
Best Wishes to All, Iain Nevill

[iainnevill]

I spoke too soon in my last post, but am delighted to see that a large bulk carrier, Federal Shimanto ( 190m & 19.175gt) is on her way to Shieldhall Riverside Quay with a cargo of Agriprods. ETA is 3om this Wednesday (23rd) and I will do my best to see her. but not being a photographer I would be most grateful if some kind member could post any images.
Best wishes to all. Iain Nevill

[_on_the_clyde_]

For the FEDERAL SHIMANTO - watch the river Friday 24th afternoon ;) High Water approx 5pm.

[iainnevill]

Marine Traffic indicates that a large aircraft carrier at 340m long is at present being manoeuvred into KG5 by Svitzer Milford. If correct this must by a sight to see.
Iain Nevill

[_on_the_clyde_]

Marine Traffic indicates that a large aircraft carrier at 340m long is at present being manoeuvred into KG5 by Svitzer Milford. If correct this must by a sight to see.
Iain Nevill

French vessel BRETAGNE (D655) spoofing her AIS.

[iainnevill]

Thanks for your reply and information. Iain

[riverman]

FEDERAL SHIMANTO in for Shieldhall passing Dumbarton this afternoon.

[riverman]

Passing Dumbarton.

[williemac]

Hi there here's a couple more to add to Paul's excellent shots.I got her further downriver.Cheers Williemac

[iainnevill]

Three great sets of Federal Shimanto photographs from Riverman and Williemac - Thanks

[_on_the_clyde_]

Inbound today: ASTRA PERSEUS / Bulk Carrier / IMO: 9611814
Gross Tonnage: 34837 / Deadweight: 58518 t
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 196m × 32.26m
https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/tourism-a ... wer-webcam

[iainnevill]

Thanks for the two great pictures from your superb vantage point. Also very good to see a large vessel on her way to the upper river and Glasgow - it's been some time. I guess her cargo is animal feed.
Best wishes, Iain Nevill

[Allan]

I'll second (and third) that -

Our river is "not what it was".....nice to see a "sizeable" vessel inbound.

[williemac]

Sorry for the delay,I managed to catch Astra Perseus passing ClydeBank on its way upriver.How nice to see a "biggie" at last.Cheers Williemac

[_on_the_clyde_]

ASTRA PERSEUS due to sail 14:30 Friday 20th.