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Sailing Ships just off Dover: Europa above and De Gallant below...
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Post 4088
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Holyhead Towing vessels departing by Eastern.
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 18:16
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 18:16
Post 4087
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Topbond working on Pier Alpha.
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 18:13
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 18:13
Post 4086
Sea News, Dover
Don't get too excited folks - that is an old picture above. But, as Mike has been mentioning the Balloon 'flypast' I remembered that it happened before and there we are above. The picture dates from April 2011. It predates the Sea News pages but not Doverforum.com of course...as you can see from the imprint. The picture is totally genuine but it looks sort of unreal...who could imagine so many hot air balloons at once in the sky over the port and beyond.
That's one for Mark.
That was the funniest story Mark - had me laughing out loud for sure.
Naughty
red faces all round there.Those are good pictures of the Havila Phoenix Mike..when you consider the conditions over the past few days you did well there.
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 15:13
Post 4085
Mark Rushton, Northants
Looking forward to hearing about the balloon race. Many years ago Channel Gliding Club up at Waldershare Park hosted a similar mass cross-channel dash by 20-odd microlights. One pilot made three fundamental errors, though. Firstly, insufficient fuel was not a good plan. Secondly, his girlfriend was none too pleased to get her feet wet following the ditching and subsequent rescue in mid-Channel. And to top it all off, his wife was most intrigued to find out in the papers that he had female company on a claimed solo expedition when things went splash. How long he spent in the doghouse on his return is not recorded
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 11:10
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 11:10
Post 4084
Mike J., Dover
Take a look on AIS for the 'pleasure craft' TRIONYX who is driving around Dover, presumably on a trailer, with her AIS switched on !
Noticed her earlier coming down Jubilee Way & a few minutes ago she was up at Temple Ewell . . . .
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 10:42
Noticed her earlier coming down Jubilee Way & a few minutes ago she was up at Temple Ewell . . . .
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 10:42
Post 4083
Mike J., Dover
Nice to see some sunlight in Paul’s pix this morning after several days of fog.
Interesting DWDR activity with many more support craft expected as the work cranks up.
Our old friend TOPJACK has returned & is parked temporarily in Eastern Docks & a few days ago a 'crew boat' called GRUMPY was in the Tidal Basin & may well still be there.
After a couple of days on the Eastern Arm the HAVILA PHOENIX sailed late afternoon on Monday & on Tuesday morning was approaching the Humber bound for Immingham.
Patchy fog for her departure.
Today’s cross-Channel balloon ‘race’ has been postponed yet again, the weather has to be perfect. [post 3606].
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 07:43
Interesting DWDR activity with many more support craft expected as the work cranks up.
Our old friend TOPJACK has returned & is parked temporarily in Eastern Docks & a few days ago a 'crew boat' called GRUMPY was in the Tidal Basin & may well still be there.
After a couple of days on the Eastern Arm the HAVILA PHOENIX sailed late afternoon on Monday & on Tuesday morning was approaching the Humber bound for Immingham.
Patchy fog for her departure.
Today’s cross-Channel balloon ‘race’ has been postponed yet again, the weather has to be perfect. [post 3606].
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 07:43
Post 4082
Sea News, Dover
The picture above shows the scale of the Exclusion Zone. You can see there the small boats from the Seasports Centre heading back to the inner harbour and suddenly the trip has become a bit of a long oul haul...particularly when its a wee bit choppy. They now have to negotiate their way around the full extent of the Exclusion Zone. Changing but exciting times.
Here's a cropped version below of the pic above.
We have seen the workboat Smit Stour previously a number of times, more recently doing some survey work in the harbour prior to the Exclusion Zone's arrival but probably linked to it. Here she is again in the pic below..picking up a crew member on sunday morning from the Crosswall Quay. The lifeboat is normally there in that spot...but with it being sunday morning she was out in her usual training action. And speaking of the lifeboat, we will have some new pictures tomorrow on all that. Still yet to process those...fortunately we have plenty of general images in reserve which is just as well, as we have been visually hampered over the past two days by a thick ghostly fog. Shiver me timbers!
Indeed Del its going to get very noisy around here...but all in the name of progress. Yours truly might need to dust off the old headphones to try and numb the pain...now where did I put that Pink Floyd stuff!
Vic yes you keep an eye on them and if they dont do it right you can give them a good finger wagging. We will continue with the pictures...hopefully we will get lots more good shots.
Thanks guys.
PaulB
EXCLUSION ZONE see 3607
Tuesday, 4 April 2017 - 07:01
Post 4081
Del Styan, Norwich
Sounds like you may have endure some noisy times in the near future. Hope your observation tower has good double glazing.
Monday, 3 April 2017 - 23:16
Monday, 3 April 2017 - 23:16
Post 4080
vic matcham , Dove
All my kind of work I will be following it to see if they do it right
please keep the photos of it all coming in on the forum.
Monday, 3 April 2017 - 10:44
please keep the photos of it all coming in on the forum.Monday, 3 April 2017 - 10:44
Post 4079
Sea News, Dover
New Safety Exclusion Zone signals start of DWDR Marine Activity
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A new marine safety exclusion zone has been established in Dover Harbour as the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) marine civil engineering gathers momentum.
The safety zone will provide a marked delineation between the dedicated swim and leisure zone and the marine construction area to the east of the Prince of Wales Pier. The zone will be defined by the Prince of Wales Pier to the west and the shoreline to the north.
This is an extension to the existing 50m safety zone which was in place, adjacent to the Prince of Wales Pier, during recent height reduction works. This is essential to ensure the safety of all marine and leisure users during the construction and piling phases of the project.
The safety zones will be signposted at various locations along the seafront Esplanade. Due to the waterborne noise generated by the piling activity swimming prohibition notices will also be posted advising when it is safe to swim.
The Port of Dover General Manager of Operations and Harbour Master, Paul Brown, said: "For their own safety marine and leisure users may not enter the restricted area at any time as indicated by the line of buoys shown in yellow in the diagram.
"During construction, marine users should expect to see a significant increase in construction craft movements in and around the Western docks. These include large-scale dredgers, crane barges, multi-cats/tugs and safety boats.
"Marine users are therefore advised to navigate with caution at all times and to take directions from Dover Port Control (VTS) when required."
The safety zone will be in place throughout the construction period.
ENDS
Below we have some pictures of the Morag M laying down the Exclusion Zone during the past few days.
The picture below was taken a day or two before the ones above and in murkier conditions...you can see her laying the marker buoys there..
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Thanks for that Mike - great info as usual in the post below. Very enjoyable read.
Well done Patrick..nice shot and info below there.
We had a great symphony of sounds yesterday..the foghorns counterpointing the warning wail of the electronic pulse, as the thick fog continued...and we have more of the same this morning as I write.
PaulB.
Monday, 3 April 2017 - 06:23
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The safety zone will provide a marked delineation between the dedicated swim and leisure zone and the marine construction area to the east of the Prince of Wales Pier. The zone will be defined by the Prince of Wales Pier to the west and the shoreline to the north.
This is an extension to the existing 50m safety zone which was in place, adjacent to the Prince of Wales Pier, during recent height reduction works. This is essential to ensure the safety of all marine and leisure users during the construction and piling phases of the project.
The safety zones will be signposted at various locations along the seafront Esplanade. Due to the waterborne noise generated by the piling activity swimming prohibition notices will also be posted advising when it is safe to swim.
The Port of Dover General Manager of Operations and Harbour Master, Paul Brown, said: "For their own safety marine and leisure users may not enter the restricted area at any time as indicated by the line of buoys shown in yellow in the diagram.
"During construction, marine users should expect to see a significant increase in construction craft movements in and around the Western docks. These include large-scale dredgers, crane barges, multi-cats/tugs and safety boats.
"Marine users are therefore advised to navigate with caution at all times and to take directions from Dover Port Control (VTS) when required."
The safety zone will be in place throughout the construction period.
ENDS
Below we have some pictures of the Morag M laying down the Exclusion Zone during the past few days.
The picture below was taken a day or two before the ones above and in murkier conditions...you can see her laying the marker buoys there..
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Thanks for that Mike - great info as usual in the post below. Very enjoyable read.
Well done Patrick..nice shot and info below there.
We had a great symphony of sounds yesterday..the foghorns counterpointing the warning wail of the electronic pulse, as the thick fog continued...and we have more of the same this morning as I write.
PaulB.
Monday, 3 April 2017 - 06:23
Post 4078
Mike J., Dover
There is a chance that there may be a mass Cross-Channel balloon flight, with up to 100 balloons on Tuesday morning, weather permitting.
The flight has already been delayed several times, but is currently on 'amber alert'
For more info Google 'cross channel balloon flight' & look for 'Datum RPO Cross Channel World Record Flight' when the results come up.
They will probably pass over the coastline in the Dover area around dawn onwards.
DHB have issued some interesting 'Notices to Mariners' regarding the DWDR work.
Google 'dover port notices to mariners' & look for Notices 17, 20 & 21 of 2017.
Paul was querying Rouen as the destination for the BRAEMAR on Saturday, she can certainly get up there up the Seine, passing Le Havre en route, a nice run up the river.
She's currently there at the moment [Sunday night] showing 'URO' which is the code for Rouen, maybe the wrong name was punched into their AIS before they left Dover.
A busy river up to & beyond Rouen & back in the last century I was there several times on tankers & bulkers of around the same length as the BRAEMAR.
Traffic above Rouen is mostly barge traffic 'cos of the low bridges, but back in the 60s there was a company running a regular cargo service between London & Paris using former colliers nicknamed 'flat irons' which were designed to pass under the low Thames bridges running up to Thames-side power stations.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 22:58
The flight has already been delayed several times, but is currently on 'amber alert'
For more info Google 'cross channel balloon flight' & look for 'Datum RPO Cross Channel World Record Flight' when the results come up.
They will probably pass over the coastline in the Dover area around dawn onwards.
DHB have issued some interesting 'Notices to Mariners' regarding the DWDR work.
Google 'dover port notices to mariners' & look for Notices 17, 20 & 21 of 2017.
Paul was querying Rouen as the destination for the BRAEMAR on Saturday, she can certainly get up there up the Seine, passing Le Havre en route, a nice run up the river.
She's currently there at the moment [Sunday night] showing 'URO' which is the code for Rouen, maybe the wrong name was punched into their AIS before they left Dover.
A busy river up to & beyond Rouen & back in the last century I was there several times on tankers & bulkers of around the same length as the BRAEMAR.
Traffic above Rouen is mostly barge traffic 'cos of the low bridges, but back in the 60s there was a company running a regular cargo service between London & Paris using former colliers nicknamed 'flat irons' which were designed to pass under the low Thames bridges running up to Thames-side power stations.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 22:58
Post 4077
Patrick, Marine Parade
Swedish flagged 40m sailing yacht "ELIDA V" arrived yesterday with the intention of refuelliing en route from Portugal to Goteborg. Unfortunately she was too long with too deep a draft for the berth. Departed to try her luck for Ramsgate late afternoon and was later heading for Lowestoft.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 17:14
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 17:14
Post 4076
Sea News, Dover
Well done Ed. Those Duzgits get about for sure..always good to see an item or two from Dunkerque. The Calais Seaways is looking good following the refit.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 16:28
Post 4075
Ed Connell, Dover Strait
Duzgit Venture preparing to bunker the three DFDS D Class vessels in Dunkerque West last night.
Calais Seaways waiting outside Calais a couple of days ago following her return from refit.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 12:35
Calais Seaways waiting outside Calais a couple of days ago following her return from refit.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 12:35
Post 4074
Sea News, Dover
A pic above there is from last evening as Braemar departed in misty hazy conditions. The AIS thingy said she was off to Rouen but mentioned it wasn't a recognised Port...so at a guess I would suggest Le Havre was the probable destination. Rouen a nice place to visit for sure...hope all enjoy. There is more in Colette's Cruise Visit post see 3586. Sea conditions were nice and calm as she moved away.
In the foreground there you can see some of the extensive Exclusion Zone just laid. Will have much more on this tomorrow morning monday. Just sorting it out as we speak.
Thanks for that Del - yes indeed it might all come down to the dumpling helicopter fly-in..
Yes Howard all the team do a great job. The coffee table book could be a real idea.
Howard and Del would buy it....
Speaking of Books
Our contributor George Holland has written a new book on the history of LD Lines see 3188.
and P&O have a new book on the history of their ferries 3463.
Use the Search Engine for easy finding.
PaulB.
Sunday, 2 April 2017 - 06:41
Post 4073
del Styan, Norwich
I'll fly in some Norfolk dumplings if things get desperate. Love the latest dock photos - I'd buy that coffee table book!
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 23:34
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 23:34
Post 4072
Howard McSweeney, Dover
Has anyone thought of compiling these wonderful photos, with due credit to the photographers. and publishing what is called a "coffee table book"?
Could be well received.
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 21:54
Could be well received.
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 21:54
Post 4071
Sea News, Dover
The Big Sky...
Very dramatic and colourful skies over the Port during the past few mornings and there we are above. Breath-taking visuals in reality, one hopes the pictures do nature at least partial justice. The Port of Dover provides a great and sizzlingly colourful early morning departure point for that magical trip to France.
Look at the way that Jet Stream casts a shadow on the higher clouds above in picture 2...extraordinary. The sky never ceases to amaze. And speaking of jet streams...here is an extra picture below from last weeks colder skies...the jet stream super-highway right over the Port, right over East Kent.. Don't be alarmed re the light spots in the picture...they are not invading aliens, nosiree Bob...just light spots on yours trulys olde Nikon lens.
Brexit could throw up a few grisly surprises Del as the customs situation could get tricky for one and all. I will have to have food supplies air-lifted in to the observation tower..
Very nice collection of pix below from Ramsgate - well done Sarah. Great work there, great to see.
The Braemar is in Port today.
Its April 1..All Fools Day...crikey...no fools around here though
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 06:13
Look at the way that Jet Stream casts a shadow on the higher clouds above in picture 2...extraordinary. The sky never ceases to amaze. And speaking of jet streams...here is an extra picture below from last weeks colder skies...the jet stream super-highway right over the Port, right over East Kent.. Don't be alarmed re the light spots in the picture...they are not invading aliens, nosiree Bob...just light spots on yours trulys olde Nikon lens.
Brexit could throw up a few grisly surprises Del as the customs situation could get tricky for one and all. I will have to have food supplies air-lifted in to the observation tower..
Very nice collection of pix below from Ramsgate - well done Sarah. Great work there, great to see.
The Braemar is in Port today.
Its April 1..All Fools Day...crikey...no fools around here though
Saturday, 1 April 2017 - 06:13
Post 4070
Del Styan, Norwich
The road haulage chap is spot on. As you say, heaven forbid more customs checks - you'd never get out of the observation tower!
Friday, 31 March 2017 - 23:12
Friday, 31 March 2017 - 23:12
Post 4069
Sarah, Ramsgate
We have a stunning splash of bright yellow in the harbour at the moment 
SC Falcon
SC Agate
SC Amethyst
Margate Lifeboat "Leonard Kent" is currently residing in our harbour, it has a poorly engine, Relief Lifeboat "Margaret Jean" has gone on relief to Margate.
Friday, 31 March 2017 - 17:25
SC Falcon
SC Agate
SC Amethyst
Margate Lifeboat "Leonard Kent" is currently residing in our harbour, it has a poorly engine, Relief Lifeboat "Margaret Jean" has gone on relief to Margate.
Friday, 31 March 2017 - 17:25