Ipswich Maritime 2017 – summing up . . .
Although I was only there for a couple of hours, it looked like a fantastic event with plenty of room for growth and improvement! Be...
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Aboard 1963-built Tug Touchstone at Maritime Ipswich, 2017
Join us for a chat with Rob Chandler, the owner of the preserved tug Touchstone, built in 1963; and take a brief look at the...
Aboard steam ship VIC 96 at Maritime Ipswich, 2017
Having a chat with crew member Julian Swift aboard the beautifully preserved steam ship VIC 96 at Maritime Ipswich, 2017:
14,855 TEU CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt breaks new Panama Canal Capacity Record:
The 14,855 TEU capacity CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt has set a new record as the largest capacity ship to pass through the new, wider and...
Historic tug Kent passing through Harwich Harbour, 21 August, 2017
After spending the weekend alongside at the Maritime Ipswich event, tug Kent passes through Harwich Harbour – heading home to the Medway.
Historic tug Touchstone passing through Harwich Harbour, 21 August 2017
After spending the weekend at the Maritime Ipswich event, tug Touchstone is heading through Harwich Harbour on her way to the Medway.
Rig Paragon 391 entering Harwich Harbour, around 5pm, 17th August 2017
Drilling Rig Paragon B391, capable of drilling to 20,000 ft through up to 390 feet of water, being towed into Harwich Harbour, heading for Harwich...
Maersk Kowloon sails into Felixstowe, 15 August 2017
Maersk Kowloon, previously Hanjin Miami, arriving at Felixstowe on the lovely afternoon of 15th August 2017:
Outbound traffic from Rivers Orwell and Stour, 15 August 17
Small general cargo vessels heading out for their next port, on the afternoon of 15th August, 2017. Neuland heading towards Rotterdam from Ipswich, Fast Will...
MSC Zoe sails in the evening sunshine, 15 August 2017
The 19,224 TEU Ultra Large Container Ship MSC Zoe sailing from Felixstowe on the beautifully evening of Tuesday, 15th August, 2017. Unusually for a vessel...
CSCL Jupiter comes off the putty
After some hard work by a whole flotilla of tugs, the grounded CSCL Jupiter finally comes off the mud in the River Scheldt. Filmed by...
CSCL Jupiter grounds in the Scheldt – drone video:
The 366 metre CSCL Jupiter grounded in the River Scheldt on the morning on Monday, 14th August, 2017. She was hauled off by tugs as...
APL Columbus arriving at Felixstowe, 14 August 2017
American President Line’s 9,326 TEU APL Columbus arriving at Felixstowe, 14th August 2017.
Promo video: DP World London Gateway
Here’s the latest promo video from DP World London Gateway, published June 19 2017:
History Afloat: Barge Thalatta heading into the Orwell, 29 July 2017
The beautifully restored sailing barge Thalatta, over 110 years old, heading up the Orwell after passing the quays at Felixstowe, with a nice breeze on...
M Essen sailing from Felixstowe. 29 July 2017
The 13092 TEU Maersk Essen sailing from Felixstowe after about 1 hour delay awaiting boxes, afternoon of 29th July 2017:
Kimberly C passing through Harwich Harbour, 29 July 2017
General cargo vessel Kimberly C passing through Harwich Harbour after sailing from Ipswich for Hull, afternoon of 29th July 2017. The trip boat overtaking her...
Maiden Call: Toledo Triumph arrives Felixstowe, 29 July 17
On charter to Evergreen, the 14,000 TEU Toledo Triumph makes her maiden call at Felixstowe, late afternoon of 29th July 2017:
Tripe E Maren Maersk arriving Felixstowe, 28 July 2017
Now in her 3rd year of service, Triple E Maren Maersk arrives at Felixstowe on the breezey morning of Friday, 28th July 2017.
Maersk Kawasaki sailing from Felixstowe, 26 July 2017
The 1997-bulit container vessel Maersk Kawasaki sailing from the Port of Felixstowe, 26th July 2017:
ONYX ACE – MITSUI OSK LINES vehicles carrier
The MITSUI OSK LINES vehicles carrier ONYX ACE passing through the Kanmon Strait. Filmed by binmei.jp