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Post 3779

  Mike J., Dover

Interesting DFDS poster design, very skilfully done, but the artist seems to imply that cargo is lifted aboard rather than driven aboard !
Other excellent competition entries can be seen if you Google ‘dfds poster competition entry photos’
Also various Youtubes including the award to the surprised winner.

Nice dawn pix - I believe that the LOMBOK STRAIT is a new class of reefer so I’m sure PB is right that it was her ‘Maiden Call’ at Dover.

Good timing for Sarah with her nice underway view of the AFON CEFNI who always seems to on the wall at Ramsgate whenever I see her - AIS shows her [the AFON CEFNI, not Sarah] going across the harbour to the windfarm berth & soon scuttling straight back to her usual berth on the East Pier..


Monday, 12 December 2016 - 16:49

 

Post 3778

  Sea News, Dover

YOUNG LITHUANIAN DESIGNER WINS DFDS’ 150TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER COMPETITION
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An international jury of design experts selected Zivile Cepulyte's poster design as the best out of 400 entries from all of Europe. As the winner, she will receive EUR 3,500 and the poster will be used in ferries, terminals and offices throughout the DFDS network.

Shipping and logistics company DFDS was founded on 11 December 1866. In the course of these 150 years, DFDS ferries, lorries, services and travel destinations have been the subject of artists' impres-sions on posters that became part of our common heritage and a testament of the artistic styles of the times in which they were created.

"To honour our long history, we decided to reinvigorate the art of posters by launching an interna-tional competition for the design of a DFDS anniversary poster. We were extremely honoured and pleased that we received 400 beautiful, creative and innovative contributions from all over Europe," says Niels Smedegaard, CEO of DFDS.

A jury consisting of internationally acclaimed design experts and members of the Alliance Graphique Internationale, Finn Nygaard (Denmark), Kari Piipo (Finland) and Uwe Loesch (Germany) selected to-gether with Niels Smedegaard a winner.

The winning design – the DFDS 150th anniversary poster – was created by Zivile Cepulyte from Vil-nius in Lithuania. Zivila is 21 years old and is studying Design in Vilnius Academy of Arts.

The jury stated: "Simple, though simply the best. The composition is good; it has an optimistic feel-ing, and provides a link to the future. You get the sense that business will continue for another 150 years. It’s playful and spontaneous, but it still has a story. It’s beautiful, but not too serious. Further-more, it fuels the imagination, you have to dig into the layers to find all of the details. You get the feeling that you can continue building."

In addition to the recognition, Zivile has won a prize of EUR 3,500. "I congratulate her for her winning design, which will be used in ferries, terminals and offices throughout DFDS’ network and displayed in connection with events and marketing activities," says Niels Smedegaard.

The 20 finalists are currently on display at the DFDS ferry terminal in Copenhagen and later they will be displayed in France and the Netherlands.

Ends

Many thanks to DFDS for the information above.
Another picture below there of the Lombok Strait..its a bit weak unfortunately. It was taken just moments/minutes before the sunrise burst upon us above ...
The ship has already left us, as mentioned we think that was a first visit ever, so they experienced a fast turnaround at Dover.


Telescope Query. Can anyone help. Yours truly knows nothing about telescopes but if anyone has any advice for Patrick...you can either leave a message here or email Patrick at southwest50@btinternet.com.

Paul,

Good afternoon

I don't know if this is the correct place to seek information on buying
a telescope to look over the channel, but here goes.

We have recently moved into the Gateway Flats (2nd Floor - central) and
are looking to buy a telescope capable of watching shipping etc along
the channel and local marine operations.

We both wear glasses,so a good wide eyepiece is essential.

We recently looked at a Hilkinson Spotting scope 20-60 x77 with an
angled zoom that looked quite good and within our price range but cannot
find much by way of user reviews on it.

We were wondering if you, or any member on the Forum, had any knowledge
or recommendation of what would be suitable for us that you could assist
in our purchase.

Many thanks

Patrick Simmons




Monday, 12 December 2016 - 07:57

 

Post 3777

  Sea News, Dover

Great pictures below there from Connor and Sarah.
Connor right in the thick of the action. I saw Lombok Strait coming in this morning...couldn't get a decent shot of it, so very glad Connor was able to oblige. I think that's the first time that particular ship has been in here in Dover. Its a new one on me anyway.
Our roving correspondent Sarah was out at the end of the pier in the super chilly weather this morning to get those ace bright 'n' early shots from Ramsgate. Always good to see the nautical happenings in Ramsgate.
Great work guys PaulB.

Sunday, 11 December 2016 - 17:32

 

Post 3776

  Sarah, Ramsgate

Photos of Estuary Escort & Afon Cefni also busy this morning.









Sunday, 11 December 2016 - 12:55

 

Post 3775

  Sarah, Ramsgate

Early morning exercise for our lifeboats this morning.







Sunday, 11 December 2016 - 12:50

 

Post 3774

  Connor Broomfield, Dover (Cbroomfield04@live.co.uk)

A few shots from this morning and one of the HMS Kent from a few months back.

Enjoy,

Connor







Sunday, 11 December 2016 - 09:15

 

Post 3773

  Sea News, Dover

Earth Moving.
As a complete and total counterpoint to the dazzling sunrise colours of a few days ago, here we have the opposite, a study in the sleep-inducing tones of non-stunning slate grey. The earthmovers at the western docks have certainly moved some earth and we now have our own version of Mont Blanc climbing skywards...(one exaggerates a tad there!). The picture is dull but worth recording for ermmmm... record purposes.


Very interesting collection below Mike of the training episode in Wellington Dock. Great to see those and to see too the returning Saint David.
Yes indeed Colette the Christmas experience down at Cruise Terminal One is really enjoyable. See the link at top of page for details.

Sunday, 11 December 2016 - 06:50

 

Post 3772

  Mike J., Dover

Saturday morning & the SAINT DAVID has returned to Dover.
For the unusual history of this interesting vessel that once flew the Swastika see posts 525 & 2294 or do a 'search' for SAINT DAVID.




Saturday, 10 December 2016 - 17:38

 

Post 3771

  Colette B, Dover

Wow! Those Sunrise photos are simply awesome, we are definitely a 'Port of the Rising Sun', a pleasure for the eyes to be sure

I must take this opportunity to say a Huge Well Done to the Port of Dover for the White Cliffs Christmas Experience at Cruise Terminal 1. It's a splendid idea, so much to see and do and it certainly brings the town & port together. Also it gives the people of Dover the opportunity see this Historic Terminal building as many have never been down there and what a way to experience it...... enjoying all the Christmas festivities whilst having lots of fun

There's magic in the air



Saturday, 10 December 2016 - 15:47

 

Post 3770

  vic matcham , Dovor

Boat training should be done in open sea and when the weather is not good.

Saturday, 10 December 2016 - 08:46

 

Post 3769

  Mike J., Dover

The Maritime Skills Academy [see post 3171] were carrying out training exercises in Wellington Dock on Thursday afternoon.





The enclosed lifeboat was chugging about with trainees doing a spot of boat-handling while the Rescue Boat [carried by all ferries & most ships] was practicing picking up someone from the water.
He didn't look very well . . . . . . .





Saturday, 10 December 2016 - 00:12

 

Post 3767

  brian, dover

re a20 road works,it would nice to be able to turn right at the York street junction before snow arrives,as military would be unpassable by then.

Friday, 9 December 2016 - 15:20

 

Post 3766

  Sea News, Dover

Now, as promised, here we are with thursdays sunrise pictures...
An astonishing sky in the pic above as Coral Water moves towards the Spirit ferry...taken just prior to sunrise.  
Dredger David Church makes its way across the harbour under a blazing sky, that's France shimmering in the background.
The early ferry hurtles towards the rising sun...

See also the latest Christmas traffic info below from the Port, and the posts from the team further down page...

Friday, 9 December 2016 - 15:03

 

Post 3765

  Sea News, Dover

FROM THE PORT OF DOVER....

Key road scheme in Dover continues with no further December night closures
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Work on a key road scheme in Dover continues as planned to enable delivery within the 52-week programme in February.


The A20 Junction Improvement Scheme has made good progress over recent weeks; however, in the interest of maintaining the best access to-and-from the Port, and to avoid disruption to our ferry customers and the people of Dover throughout the Christmas period, the Port of Dover has decided to avoid any further night closures during 2016 to ensure 24-hour flow of traffic.

Single lane running in both directions will remain in place throughout the festive break with vehicle recovery and traffic management maintenance. The new traffic lights that have recently been installed will not be commissioned until overall completion of the scheme in the New Year and therefore right turns will remain unavailable to ensure traffic remains free flowing.

Night closures will be required in January to complete the works safely for London-bound traffic within the vicinity of York Street. The works will then conclude with the traffic lights at Woolcomber Street upgraded before the scheme concludes in February 2017.

Highlighted as one of the key schemes by the Government in unlocking Britain’s economic potential, the A20 Junction Improvement Scheme is designed to maximise the potential of Dover’s key regeneration projects including the Port’s Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) and the district council’s St James development.

The Port is working hard to complete these complex works as quickly as possible and would ask for your continued patience and understanding whilst we continue this key road scheme.

The Port would like to wish all users of the A20 a happy Christmas and New Year.


ENDS


Friday, 9 December 2016 - 10:00

 

Post 3764

  vic matcham , Dovor

As always great action photos of our port thank you.

Friday, 9 December 2016 - 08:16

 

Post 3763

  Sea News, Dover

A great set of pictures and great information from Ed below. Dont miss those. Good to have you, your laptop, and your camera back with us Ed. Ace man.
Yes Mike is right, there was an exceptional sunrise yesterday morning. Nice shots below there Mike. Yes indeed will have some pictures later today. Savouring the pictures below for the moment.. PaulB.

Friday, 9 December 2016 - 07:54

 

Post 3762

  Mike J., Dover

Most interesting post from Ed re the power cables - it’ll be interesting to watch how the work proceeds.
February will be a wild old month for carrying it out.
This explains the all the busy survey activity off Folkestone during the last couple of weeks.

First time I'd heard this problem reported - it’ll be all over the papers & TV when the media pick up on the story & I expect that, in their usual manner, they’ll get a lot of it wrong.
Dover Sea News - first with the news !

Not surprised at the prospect of power cuts with the way that the privatised power companies have been reducing generating capacity by closing power stations to save money & to increase shareholder dividends.
A lot less 'reserve' generating capacity these days.



Nice sunrise this morning which would have even nicer if I’d noticed it a few minutes sooner, but I’m sure that Paul will have some much better pix up his sleeve.


Dimly in the background to the CANTERBURY you might be able to make out one of two flash motoryachts leaving the harbour at some speed.



Thursday, 8 December 2016 - 22:01

 

Post 3761

  Ed Connell, Dover

Saga Welco bulkcarrier with travelling gantries seen in the Northeast lane a week ago. At first I thought it was the Saga Sky coming back for another go at the interconnector but she was still in drydock in Dunkerque repairing the damage from colliding with the stone barge off Samphire Hoe.


Saga Sky during Storm Angus when she lost power and drifted down onto the stone barge. Her anchors were down desperately trying to hold her from running ashore and it now appears that they have ruptured four of the eight cables forming the UK-France interconnector buried in the seabed between Folkestone and Sangatte. This is normally used for importing power from France but there are presently several French nuclear power stations out for maintenance and they were expecting to import power from the UK over the winter. They now suspect that they may have to inflict rolling power cuts at times of high demand until the cables are repaired, expected February.


Chart showing the four pairs of cables forming the interconnector.


Thursday, 8 December 2016 - 14:25

 

Post 3760

  Ed Connell, Dover

Buoy tender Hauts de France in Dunkerque West with buoy on afterdeck.


Survey vessel Janneke in Dunkerque West.


Thursday, 8 December 2016 - 14:10

 

Post 3759

  Ed Connell, Dover

Charlie Rock and Afon Goch on the Eastern Arm.


Yokohama fender being lifted onto the Eastern Arm presumably for maintenance.



Prince of Wales and the Hoverport.


Thursday, 8 December 2016 - 14:02