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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 2989
Sea News, Dover
Following on with the tale of the formerly disabled Britannia Beaver, which was towed into harbour several days back...you will remember the previous pictures...well here she is leaving us under her own steam as it were on Wednesday afternoon late. It was a fine afternoon/evening as she headed off on a tranquil sea to fulfil her committments.
Happy Easter to one and all.
Friday, 25 March 2016 - 05:51
Happy Easter to one and all.
Friday, 25 March 2016 - 05:51
Post 2988
Sea News, Dover
MORE ON THE NEW TERMINAL AT DUNKERQUE
A couple of brilliant extra pictures above there just in from the team at DFDs -
huge thanks to them once again. They show of course the new multimillion pound terminal at Dunkerque. We featured the grand opening in the post below page (no 2530...much more info there ) It all looks fantastic so good luck to them for investing dynamically in the future.Yours truly enjoyed a visit to Dunkerque a while back..who wouldn't, as when I was there they had the tall ship spectacular...see below. Wowser!
With the high pressure weather of recent days the sky was cold and clear...well, some of the time, and when it was the jet streams were spectacular at times. I was photographing the jet streams when a flock of black-headed gulls began darting about and here we are below. We featured the black headed gulls recently. I remember it was Mark in Northants who pointed the name out for us.
I wouldn't call these wildlife pictures by any means but you get the drift. Look at that sky....PB.
It was chaos on the roads here in Dover yesteday. Multiple crashes slowed everything down. I was caught in it myself and saw the aftermath of the big crash at York St roundabout. There was also crashes at the Aycliffe roundabout I understand, and a further crash at the Whitfield roundabout. We urge drivers to be aware of the busy period and be patient.
Reprinting this message from the Port once again...
Advice for local drivers in Dover
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With Easter and the school holidays approaching, Dover is expecting one of its busiest times of the year as international road hauliers pass through to supply British shops while UK families and coach groups head off on holiday.
More than 189,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Port of Dover for the start of this year’s Easter getaway; and more than 130,000 are expected to travel next week as the start of school holidays commence.
It is expected that the M20/A20 to Dover in the lead-up to Easter will be busy for tourists, freight and local traffic as a result.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey, and plan routes in advance to avoid heavy traffic or delays. Local road users should consider alternative routes such as the B2011, A256 or A258 during busy times.
For the latest travel information, visit: www.doverport.co.uk/travel or follow @PoD_travelnews and @highwaysSEAST on Twitter
Ends
Nice picture below there Sarah of HMS Explorer. A good spot that - keep them coming....
PaulB.
Thursday, 24 March 2016 - 05:58
A couple of brilliant extra pictures above there just in from the team at DFDs -
huge thanks to them once again. They show of course the new multimillion pound terminal at Dunkerque. We featured the grand opening in the post below page (no 2530...much more info there ) It all looks fantastic so good luck to them for investing dynamically in the future.Yours truly enjoyed a visit to Dunkerque a while back..who wouldn't, as when I was there they had the tall ship spectacular...see below. Wowser!
With the high pressure weather of recent days the sky was cold and clear...well, some of the time, and when it was the jet streams were spectacular at times. I was photographing the jet streams when a flock of black-headed gulls began darting about and here we are below. We featured the black headed gulls recently. I remember it was Mark in Northants who pointed the name out for us.
I wouldn't call these wildlife pictures by any means but you get the drift. Look at that sky....PB.
It was chaos on the roads here in Dover yesteday. Multiple crashes slowed everything down. I was caught in it myself and saw the aftermath of the big crash at York St roundabout. There was also crashes at the Aycliffe roundabout I understand, and a further crash at the Whitfield roundabout. We urge drivers to be aware of the busy period and be patient.
Reprinting this message from the Port once again...
Advice for local drivers in Dover
__________________________
With Easter and the school holidays approaching, Dover is expecting one of its busiest times of the year as international road hauliers pass through to supply British shops while UK families and coach groups head off on holiday.
More than 189,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Port of Dover for the start of this year’s Easter getaway; and more than 130,000 are expected to travel next week as the start of school holidays commence.
It is expected that the M20/A20 to Dover in the lead-up to Easter will be busy for tourists, freight and local traffic as a result.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey, and plan routes in advance to avoid heavy traffic or delays. Local road users should consider alternative routes such as the B2011, A256 or A258 during busy times.
For the latest travel information, visit: www.doverport.co.uk/travel or follow @PoD_travelnews and @highwaysSEAST on Twitter
Ends
Nice picture below there Sarah of HMS Explorer. A good spot that - keep them coming....
PaulB.
Thursday, 24 March 2016 - 05:58
Post 2987
Sarah, Ramsgate
I spotted a visitor I had not seen previously at Ramsgate.
HMS Explorer - P164
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 - 19:52
HMS Explorer - P164
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 - 19:52
Post 2986
Sea News, Dover
Nice set of pictures below there Jeremy. Well done with those. Look at all those cars....the new initiative certainly seems to be rattling along over there in Ramsgate. Always good to see.
Yes fantastic new terminal in Dunkerque Howard (post 2530). Great to see all this going on. With regard to foot passengers...and I remember Ed tipping me off with this one years ago...the terminal is a long long way from the town itself over there so I don't believe the foot passenger idea is a runner....if I can put it that way! I was amazed to find how far away it was, not like Calais. But the town is really worth a visit. Great harbours, great bistros. PaulB.
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 - 09:39
Yes fantastic new terminal in Dunkerque Howard (post 2530). Great to see all this going on. With regard to foot passengers...and I remember Ed tipping me off with this one years ago...the terminal is a long long way from the town itself over there so I don't believe the foot passenger idea is a runner....if I can put it that way! I was amazed to find how far away it was, not like Calais. But the town is really worth a visit. Great harbours, great bistros. PaulB.
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 - 09:39
Post 2985
Howard McSweeney, Dover
The car transportation at Ramsgate is certainly taking off which is good news for East Kent as a whole.
I wasn't even aware of all the work going in Dunkerque, would have thought that with all the wonderful new facilities foot passengers could be accommodated - bit of wishful thinking.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 23:26
I wasn't even aware of all the work going in Dunkerque, would have thought that with all the wonderful new facilities foot passengers could be accommodated - bit of wishful thinking.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 23:26
Post 2984
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield, Dover
Took some pictures of the car transport vessel Autopremier at the sunny Port of Ramsgate today. Good to see some action going on there
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 16:05
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 16:05
Post 2983
Sea News, Dover
INAUGURATION OF NEW CHANNEL TERMINAL IN THE PORT OF DUNKIRK
After a year of work without any disruption to activity on the site, the new Channel Terminal in the Port of Dunkirk is now operational.
The new terminal was inaugurated on Thursday 17 March 2016, in the presence of Peder Gellert Pedersen, Executive Vice-President DFDS, Carsten Jensen, Senior Vice-President DFDS, François Soulet de Brugière, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Dunkerque-Port, Philippe Bertonèche, Chair of the Development Board of Dunkerque-Port and Stéphane Raison, CEO of Dunkerque-Port.
The new port renovations cost €14.88m, including €12,88m invested by Dunkerque-Port and €2m by DFDS. The renovations include:
• Construction of the new DFDS ticket office building at the site entrance, which also contains administrative offices and staff facilities
• Construction of six new passenger check-in booths and four freight check-in booths at the terminal entrance
• Renovation of the ferry terminal after check-in for passengers waiting to board with their vehicles, including the installation of a giant screen displaying passenger information.
The project received European Union funding of €1.29m ex-VAT.
The project had four aims:
• To increase the speed of ship loading and unloading times and improve safety for the staff in charge of these operations
• To make the check-in and border control process smoother and faster for customers whilst also improving safety and security, and streamlining customer transit between the port entrance and the ferries
• To improve access to the Terminal from the motorway
• To increase the capacity of the pre-boarding parking area after check-in
Reinforced signage
The redeveloped terminal now covers more than 17 hectares compared to the 10 hectares of the earlier configuration.
Signage from the motorway has been improved and access to the terminal for HGVs and passenger vehicles has been separated, providing a faster and more secure entry to the ferry port for these two categories of users.
The terminal has 11 check-in lanes at the entrance, including one for coaches.
The new DFDS passenger building covers 350 m2 and is located at the entry to the site.
All the installations necessary for controls by the French and British authorities have been rebuilt to make the transit procedures clearer for passengers.
The new terminal has a double fence and surveillance cameras to ensure user safety and security.
Once past the control points, passengers enter a huge parking area with 7,380-m capacity in 41 parking lanes, including two for special trucks. This car park holds the equivalent of three shiploads of vehicles.
With the passenger terminal and the information screen have been redesigned to offer passengers better facilities while they wait for their ferry.
ENDS
____________
Huge thanks to the team at DFDS for the post above.
Its a fantastic new terminal over there. Good luck to all. Great days ahead. PB
To complete this DFDS Dunkerque Special here we have another collection of pictures by.....
GEORGE HOLLAND.
All pictures taken from the bridge of the DELFT SEAWAYS.
The final picture is once again by George and shows the passing DOVER SEAWAYS.
Huge thanks to George for the pictures...and once again to DFDS.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 06:37
After a year of work without any disruption to activity on the site, the new Channel Terminal in the Port of Dunkirk is now operational.
The new terminal was inaugurated on Thursday 17 March 2016, in the presence of Peder Gellert Pedersen, Executive Vice-President DFDS, Carsten Jensen, Senior Vice-President DFDS, François Soulet de Brugière, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Dunkerque-Port, Philippe Bertonèche, Chair of the Development Board of Dunkerque-Port and Stéphane Raison, CEO of Dunkerque-Port.
The new port renovations cost €14.88m, including €12,88m invested by Dunkerque-Port and €2m by DFDS. The renovations include:
• Construction of the new DFDS ticket office building at the site entrance, which also contains administrative offices and staff facilities
• Construction of six new passenger check-in booths and four freight check-in booths at the terminal entrance
• Renovation of the ferry terminal after check-in for passengers waiting to board with their vehicles, including the installation of a giant screen displaying passenger information.
The project received European Union funding of €1.29m ex-VAT.
The project had four aims:
• To increase the speed of ship loading and unloading times and improve safety for the staff in charge of these operations
• To make the check-in and border control process smoother and faster for customers whilst also improving safety and security, and streamlining customer transit between the port entrance and the ferries
• To improve access to the Terminal from the motorway
• To increase the capacity of the pre-boarding parking area after check-in
Reinforced signage
The redeveloped terminal now covers more than 17 hectares compared to the 10 hectares of the earlier configuration.
Signage from the motorway has been improved and access to the terminal for HGVs and passenger vehicles has been separated, providing a faster and more secure entry to the ferry port for these two categories of users.
The terminal has 11 check-in lanes at the entrance, including one for coaches.
The new DFDS passenger building covers 350 m2 and is located at the entry to the site.
All the installations necessary for controls by the French and British authorities have been rebuilt to make the transit procedures clearer for passengers.
The new terminal has a double fence and surveillance cameras to ensure user safety and security.
Once past the control points, passengers enter a huge parking area with 7,380-m capacity in 41 parking lanes, including two for special trucks. This car park holds the equivalent of three shiploads of vehicles.
With the passenger terminal and the information screen have been redesigned to offer passengers better facilities while they wait for their ferry.
ENDS
____________
Huge thanks to the team at DFDS for the post above.
Its a fantastic new terminal over there. Good luck to all. Great days ahead. PB
To complete this DFDS Dunkerque Special here we have another collection of pictures by.....
GEORGE HOLLAND.
All pictures taken from the bridge of the DELFT SEAWAYS.
The final picture is once again by George and shows the passing DOVER SEAWAYS.
Huge thanks to George for the pictures...and once again to DFDS.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016 - 06:37
Post 2982
Sea News, Dover
See also Ed's picture below in post 2527.
Another couple of pictures above there to enjoy of the Swedish Reefer from Sunday morning.
Also with Easter bearing down on us fast, we had this item in from the guys at the Port this morning....
Advice for local drivers in Dover
__________________________
With Easter and the school holidays approaching, Dover is expecting one of its busiest times of the year as international road hauliers pass through to supply British shops while UK families and coach groups head off on holiday.
More than 189,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Port of Dover for the start of this year’s Easter getaway; and more than 130,000 are expected to travel next week as the start of school holidays commence.
It is expected that the M20/A20 to Dover in the lead-up to Easter will be busy for tourists, freight and local traffic as a result.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journey, and plan routes in advance to avoid heavy traffic or delays. Local road users should consider alternative routes such as the B2011, A256 or A258 during busy times.
For the latest travel information, visit: www.doverport.co.uk/travel or follow @PoD_travelnews and @highwaysSEAST on Twitter
ENDS
Monday, 21 March 2016 - 14:54
Post 2981
Sea News, Dover
HEADLINE ACTS FOR THE DOVER FESTIVAL 2016 ANNOUNCED
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The organisers of the first ever Dover Festival 2016 are delighted to announce the headline acts for the Dover Music Festival, which will be held at the historic Port of Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1.
The Christians, who had five top 40 singles in the 1980/90s including "Harvest for the World", will take to the stage on Saturday 23 July and the late Ian Dury’s band The Blockheads, who have many memorable hits to their name including "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll", will appear on Sunday 24 July.
Now in its third year, the Dover Music Festival, along with the Port of Dover Community Regatta, taking place on 23 July, will be FREE and provide a wealth of entertainment for the whole family over the weekend.
Further event details are to be announced in due course but in the meantime please follow us on the Dover Music Festival and Port of Dover Community Regatta Facebook pages for regular updates.
ENDS
EXTRA:
The Dover Festival is a free weekend of family entertainment featuring the Port of Dover Community Regatta (July 23)
and the Dover Music Festival (July 23 – 24).
The Port of Dover Community Regatta is celebrating its fourth year and takes place along Dover’s award-winning esplanade.
* *
Looking forward already to that exciting weekend planned for July.
I don't know if Barry W-S is looking in at the moment but here below is a ship named after him..yes its a flaming red cargo vessel and here she is heading for Le Havre on Saturday evening and catching the late sun while doing so.
Well done Ed with the pic below.Nice shot
The cargo terminal keeping up the busy schedule.Working here on a another DFDS special for tomorrow, just waiting on the final piece in the jigsaw.
PaulB.
Monday, 21 March 2016 - 07:22
Post 2980
Ed Connell, Dover
Swedish Reefer at the DCT today.
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 21:37
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 21:37
Post 2979
Sea News, Dover
In the background of Sarah's picture of the Dover Lifeboat in post 2514 you can see a red fishing boat, well here she is leaving harbour friday evening...worth a picture or two thought I and here we are...
Also just below page in post 2524...Mike got some pictures of the disabled Britannia Beaver being towed into Port and here are another two to add to the mix... More info in Mike's post.
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 06:20
Also just below page in post 2524...Mike got some pictures of the disabled Britannia Beaver being towed into Port and here are another two to add to the mix... More info in Mike's post.
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 06:20
Post 2978
vic matcham, Dover
There is a lot of Dover they can take down and use,
as a back fill.
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 03:54
as a back fill.Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 03:54
Post 2977
Mike J., Dover
There is absolutely no doubt that Dover is primarily a ferry port . . . . .
But Dover is also a ‘Harbour of Refuge’ & open to ships in trouble.
For the second time in just over two weeks a disabled ship has been brought into the port by the DHB tugs.
The British dredger BRITANNIA BEAVER, bound for the Thames with marine aggregate broke down early Saturday morning about halfway across the Channel between Dungeness & the French coast.
AIS shows the DAUNTLESS heading out to her, arriving about midday & four hours later the dredger, under tow of the DAUNTLESS, arrived off Dover to be met by the DOUGHTY off the breakwater.
After the DOUGHTY’s towline had been connected the little convoy slowly entered thru the Western Entrance & the BRITANNIA BEAVER is now on Cruise-1.
Dredgers bringing stone & sand into Dover for concrete-making used to be regular visitors, but it seems a while since one was in the port.
The mixing plant in Western Docks is still operating, but perhaps it is doomed with the coming of the Western Docks redevelopment.
We can expect further dredgers in the future as the redevelopment finally gets underway, with sand from the Goodwins being used for some of the ‘fill’ as land reclamation takes place.
The remains of Burlington House will be going into the ‘fill’ but there’s not nearly enough of it !
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 00:43
But Dover is also a ‘Harbour of Refuge’ & open to ships in trouble.
For the second time in just over two weeks a disabled ship has been brought into the port by the DHB tugs.
The British dredger BRITANNIA BEAVER, bound for the Thames with marine aggregate broke down early Saturday morning about halfway across the Channel between Dungeness & the French coast.
AIS shows the DAUNTLESS heading out to her, arriving about midday & four hours later the dredger, under tow of the DAUNTLESS, arrived off Dover to be met by the DOUGHTY off the breakwater.
After the DOUGHTY’s towline had been connected the little convoy slowly entered thru the Western Entrance & the BRITANNIA BEAVER is now on Cruise-1.
Dredgers bringing stone & sand into Dover for concrete-making used to be regular visitors, but it seems a while since one was in the port.
The mixing plant in Western Docks is still operating, but perhaps it is doomed with the coming of the Western Docks redevelopment.
We can expect further dredgers in the future as the redevelopment finally gets underway, with sand from the Goodwins being used for some of the ‘fill’ as land reclamation takes place.
The remains of Burlington House will be going into the ‘fill’ but there’s not nearly enough of it !
Sunday, 20 March 2016 - 00:43
Post 2976
brian, dover
thanks paul,see you and Colette down there, dont get too eggcited though.
Saturday, 19 March 2016 - 09:31
Saturday, 19 March 2016 - 09:31
Post 2975
Sea News, Dover
Just reeling back the clock here to Thursday evening...when we were enjoying some gorgeous sunshine and we have the departure of Emerald for Flushing in Holland..
The pilot boat was waiting fairly quietly right below the observation tower here and then suddenly burst into life...great stuff. The Emerald looks great.
The pilot goes up that ladder I take it in pic 4 and 5...gosh!
Well done Mike getting Sullberg. Conditions were tough for pictures yesterday for sure...but we managed.
Brian the Kids MIle Race starts at 4PM on the 29th. It will be right along the seafront so you cant miss it. The eggcitement mounts for an eggceptional event..
More details for everyone in Post 2498 now on Page 2.
Saturday, 19 March 2016 - 06:12
The pilot boat was waiting fairly quietly right below the observation tower here and then suddenly burst into life...great stuff. The Emerald looks great.
The pilot goes up that ladder I take it in pic 4 and 5...gosh!
Well done Mike getting Sullberg. Conditions were tough for pictures yesterday for sure...but we managed.
Brian the Kids MIle Race starts at 4PM on the 29th. It will be right along the seafront so you cant miss it. The eggcitement mounts for an eggceptional event..
More details for everyone in Post 2498 now on Page 2.Saturday, 19 March 2016 - 06:12
Post 2974
Mike J., Dover
Apparently the new paintjob on the BRAEMAR was inspired by the [lighter] grey hulls of earlier Fred Olsen cruise ships.
Apart from the red ring she's starting to look like a baby Cunarder !
For meself I think I prefer the white hull, but that's a personal opinion only . . . .
Jeremy & Paul did a good job coaxing the colour out on a very dull day.
The BRAEMAR's bunker tanker, the Gibraltar-flagged SULLBERG was practically black & white when she sailed mid-morning, closely trailed by the pilot launch, after [I think] her first visit to Dover.
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 21:58
Apart from the red ring she's starting to look like a baby Cunarder !
For meself I think I prefer the white hull, but that's a personal opinion only . . . .
Jeremy & Paul did a good job coaxing the colour out on a very dull day.
The BRAEMAR's bunker tanker, the Gibraltar-flagged SULLBERG was practically black & white when she sailed mid-morning, closely trailed by the pilot launch, after [I think] her first visit to Dover.
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 21:58
Post 2973
brian, dover
the easter mile race,what time dose it start,and where is the start and finish line.
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 21:13
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 21:13
Post 2972
Sea News, Dover
The Braemar leaving us tonight about 17.15...
She was heading off to Lisbon. As Jeremy said earlier, it was very grey and very dull, so not a nice evening at all although there was a brief burst of sunlight for a few minutes, was hoping it would last in order to brighten up the picture opportunity but no such luck. The ship is looking good in new livery.
Well done Jeremy...you got first picture with the new colour scheme below there. Ace work.
Nice collection further below Sarah, you got all the way to the very tip of the Admiralty Pier, right down to the railing blocking off the lighthouse and of course that produced fascinating angles.
Great stuff all round guys
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 20:10
Well done Jeremy...you got first picture with the new colour scheme below there. Ace work.
Nice collection further below Sarah, you got all the way to the very tip of the Admiralty Pier, right down to the railing blocking off the lighthouse and of course that produced fascinating angles.
Great stuff all round guys
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 20:10
Post 2971
Jeremy Ward, Whitfield, Dover
Fred Olsen 'Braemar' in today at a rather dull Dover.
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 15:35
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 15:35
Post 2970
Sarah, Ramsgate
I had a lovely time in Dover yesterday, I found my way onto the Admiralty Pier for the first time, not as easy as the Prince of Wales Pier but managed to get some different shots of the beautiful lighthouses in the Harbour.
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 13:22
Friday, 18 March 2016 - 13:22