Thursday 30 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 30th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
NORMAND CUTTER - Offshore support vessel. (SAILED 20:20 to Baas of Hagdale)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
VIKNES - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:55 to Cambeltown)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:15 to Fish farms)
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. (SAILED 08:50 to Sea)
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ALBATROS - Cruise liner. @ 05:35 (AT ANCHOR INNER HARBOUR) (SAILED 13:00 to Reykjavik)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:15 (SAILED 19:00 to Aberdeen)
HIGHLAND VALOUR - AHTS vessel. @ 07:30 (SAILED 10:00 to Wil Hunter rig)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:30 (SAILED 21:10 to Aberdeen)
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. @ 09:15 (SAILED 09:50 to Ninian field)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:40 (SAILED 17:55 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:50 to Out Skerries)
GOOD SHEPHERD IV - Fair Isle ferry. @ 10:25 (SAILED 15:50 to Fair Isle)
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. @ 10:45
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 11:30 (SAILED 14:20 to Fish farms)
MAERSK TRAVELLER - AHTS vessel. @ 12:05
MAERSK ATTENDER - AHTS vessel. @ 13:20
OCEAN SURF - Supply vessel. @ 15:45
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 16:55
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. @ 18:25
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 18:55
HIGHLAND TRADER - Supply vessel. @ 20:05 (SAILED 23:10 to Borgsten Dolphin)


Wednesday 29 June 2011

Normand Cutter

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A first time caller to Lerwick Harbour this morning is the impressive offshore support & cable layer Normand Cutter, which berthed at Holmsgarth around 8.30am.

The ships on a long term charter to Sonsub arrived from Rotterdam, and is due to sail sometime tomorrow to continue her duties.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 29th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
NAVION NORVEGIA - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 12:30 to Gullfaks field)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:15 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:35 to Dive sites)
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OPPORTUNE LK209 - Fishing trawler. @ 04:35 (SAILED 16:40 to Fishing grounds)
HIGHLAND NAVIGATOR - Supply vessel. @ 06:35 (SAILED 07:10 to Rotterdam)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:30 to Kirkwall)
REM SUPPLIER - Supply vessel. @ 07:30 (SAILED 21:00 to Wil Hunter rig)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 08:00 (SAILED 18:00 to Aberdeen)
NORMAND CUTTER - Offshore support vessel. @ 08:25
BIBBY TOPAZ - Diving support vessel. @ 09:20 (SAILED 14:20 to Sea)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 09:25 (SAILED 13:00 to Fish farms)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 15:45 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
VIKNES - Live fish carrier. @ 18:55
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 21:05
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. @ 23:35


Tuesday 28 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 28th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
NAVION NORVEGIA - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:30 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 10:30 to Fish farms)
RESILIENT - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 11:30 to Fishing grounds)
GRAMPIAN OTTER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 20:40 to Sea)
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SEABED WORKER - Offshore support vessel. @ 06:25 (SAILED 10:45 to Gryphon Alpha)
VOS ENDURANCE - Standby safety vessel. @ 07:00 (SAILED 18:05 to Stena Carron)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:30 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
F.D. INDOMITABLE - Supply vessel. @ 07:55 (SAILED 14:00 to Borgsten Dolphin)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:40 (SAILED 17:50 to Aberdeen)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 09:50
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 12:45 (SAILED 14:40 to Dive sites)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 18:00
GRAMPIAN OTTER - Standby safety vessel. @ 21:40 (SAILED 22:05 to Murchison field)

Sunday 26 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 27th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
NAVION NORVEGIA - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 11:30 to Foinaven field)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 12:25 to Fish farms)
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ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler. @ 02:30 (SAILED 03:05 to Fishing grounds)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:10 (SAILED 17:40 to Kirkwall)
OCEAN COUNTESS - Cruise liner. @ 07:20 (SAILED 13:05 to Tyne)
MARCO POLO - Cruise liner. @ 07:25 (AT ANCHOR INNER HARBOUR) (SAILED 17:35 to Heimaey)
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 09:55 (SAILED 12:50 to Fishing grounds)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 14:35
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 17:10
RESILIENT - Fishing trawler. @ 22:00

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 26th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 11:05 to Dive sites)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 17:35 to Aberdeen)
NAVION NORVEGIA - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
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SARNIA LIBERTY - Oil products tanker. @ 06:30 (SAILED 12:00 to Stornoway)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:45 to Aberdeen)
CLIPPER ODYSSEY - Cruise liner. @ 07:35 (SAILED 13:25 to Invergarry)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:20 (SAILED 21:55 to Kirkwall)
BEN ARKLE PD400 - Fishing trawler. @ 10:30 (SAILED 11:00 to Fishing grounds)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 13:05 (SAILED 15:00 to Dive sites)
OPPPORTUNE LK209 - Fishing trawler. @ 15:40
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 18:05
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 21:30

Friday 24 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 25th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
SEVEN ATLANTIC - Offshore support vessel. (SAILED 22:45 to Ellon/Grant fields)
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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:35
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 11:15 (SAILED 19:25 to Sea)
NAVION NORVEGIA - Shuttle tanker. @ 17:55 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 18:15 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 24th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 11:45 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:35 to Dive sites)
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SEA TROUT - Supply vessel. @ 07:00 (SAILED 10:40 to Sea)
HIGHLAND PRINCE - Supply vessel. @ 07:10 (SAILED 10:35 to Sea)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:20 to Kirkwall)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 to Aberdeen)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 11:35
SEVEN ATLANTIC - Offshore support vessel. @ 18:55


Thursday 23 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 23rd June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
MAERSK ATTENDER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 14:35 to Schiehallion field)
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 19:10 to Schiehallion field)
MAERSK TRAVELLER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 15:15 to Schiehallion field)
VOS DEFENDER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 21:05 to Sea)
ORELIA - Offshore support vessel. (SAILED 22:00 to Sea)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:55 to Dive sites)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 07:05 to Loch Dunvegan)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 08:50 to Fish farms)
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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
SOLSTICE BF56 - Fishing trawler. @ 07:25 (SAILED 18:05 to Fishing grounds)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:35 (SAILED 20:00 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:55 to Out Skerries)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:15 (SAILED 17:55 to Aberdeen)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 10:50 (SAILED 13:55 to Fish farms)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 16:25
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 16:35

Tuesday 21 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 22nd June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler.
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 15:35 to Schiehallion field)
MAERSK ATTENDER - AHTS vessel.
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel.
MAERSK TRAVELLER - AHTS vessel.
RESILIENT - Fishing trawler.
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier.
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 11:55 to Sea trials)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:00 to Fish farms)
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:55 to Dive sites)
DEFIANT LK371 - Fishing trawler.
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HIGHLAND VALOUR - AHTS vessel. @ 00:25 (SAILED 21:35 to Will Hunter rig)
ASPERITY - Oil products tanker. @ 06:10 (SAILED 19:45 to Immingham)
VOS DEFENDER - Standby safety vessel. @ 06:30
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 to Kirkwall)
SEABED WORKER - Offshore support vessel. @ 07:20 (SAILED 16:25 to Gryphon field)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:05 to Aberdeen)
ORELIA - Offshore support vessel. @ 08:40
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 15:45
ARCTURUS LK59 - Fishing trawler. @ 18:15
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 18:35
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. @ 19:05 (SAILED 22:00 to North Cormorant)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 22:55


Monday 20 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 21st June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler.
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel.
MAERSK ATTENDER - AHTS vessel.
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel.
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. (SAILED 13:20 to Ninian field)
JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. (SAILED 10:55 to Fishery patrol)
MAERSK TRAVELLER - AHTS vessel.
RESILIENT - Fishing trawler.
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 10:25 to Dive sites)
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 15:50 to Tern field)
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel.
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OCEAN COUNTESS - Cruise ship. @ 07:30 (SAILED 13:05 to River Tyne)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:30 (SAILED 18:55 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:05 (SAILED 14:50 to Out Skerries)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:15 (SAILED 17:35 to Aberdeen)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 12:05
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler. @ 13:40
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 17:35
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 22:20 (SAILED 23:35 to Fishing grounds)
DEFIANT LK371 - Fishing trawler. @ 22:50

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 20th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 20:10 to Schiehallon field)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 15:05 to Fish farms)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:45 to Loch Dunvegan)
UOA ATLANTIS - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 07:30 to Wil Hunter rig)
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler.
REM SUPPLIER - Supply vessel. (SAILED 14:50 to Wil hunter rig)
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MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. @ 06:30
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:50 to Kirkwall)
MAERSK ATTENDER - AHTS vessel. @ 07:35
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. @ 09:05
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. @ 09:40
JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. @ 09:55
MAERSK TRAVELLER - AHTS vessel. @ 10:10
RESILIENT - Fishing trawler. @ 12:05
SOLSTICE BF56 - Fishing trawler. @ 14:10 (SAILED 21:50 to Fishing grounds)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 17:45
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 19:15
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. @ 21:00
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. @ 21:30

Sunday 19 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 19th June 2011

ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:15 to Dive sites)
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry.
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HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:25 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:15 (SAILED 22:05 to Kirkwall)
NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 14:50
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 15:30
UOA ATLANTIS - AHTS vessel. @ 19:25
SEABED WORKER - Diving support vessel. @ 19:35 (SAILED 23:40 to Gryphon field)
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler. @ 21:45
REM SUPPLIER - Supply vessel. @ 23:00



Saturday 18 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 18th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 08:30 to Paul Lloyd B Junior)
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
HMS SMITER - Patrol vessel. (SAILED 19:05 to Sea)
HMS ARCHER - Patrol vessel. (SAILED 19:05 to Sea)
VIKNES - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 17:50 to Cullivoe)
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler.
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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:30 (SAILED 18:45 to Aberdeen)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:30


Friday 17 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 17th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 14:40 to Foinaven field)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 08:00 to West of Scotland)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:30 to Dive sites)
HMS SMITER - Patrol vessel.
HMS ARCHER - Patrol vessel.
VIKNES - Live fish carrier.
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 18:40 to Sea)
SHANNON FISHER - Oil products tanker. (SAILED 00:05 to Dundee)
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler.
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NORHOLM - Live fish carrier. @ 02:15 (HARBOUR TRANSIT TO SEA)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:35 to Kirkwall)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:10 to Aberdeen)
VIKING DYNAMIC - Supply vessel. @ 09:15 (SAILED 10:35 to Stena Carron)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 13:20


Thursday 16 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 16th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 19:20 to Schiehallion field)
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
DYNA BULK - General cargo vessel. (SAILED 22:00 to Tau)
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat.
OW AALBORG - Oil products tanker. (SAILED 13:15 to Brofjorden)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:50 to Fish farms)
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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:55 to Aberdeen)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 07:30 (SAILED 19:30 to Aberdeen)
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. @ 08:30 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:40 (SAILED 18:00 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:50 to Out Skerries)
GOOD SHEPHERD IV - Fair Isle ferry. @ 10:30 (SAILED 15:50 to Fair Isle)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 12:10
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 16:10
HMS SMITER - Patrol vessel. @ 19:10
HMS ARCHER - Patrol vessel. @ 19:20
VIKNES - Live fish carrier. @ 19:40
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler. @ 20:00
SHANNON FISHER - Oil products tanker. @ 20:05
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 20:35

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 15th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:15 to Dive sites)
SEARCHER BF205 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 22:30 to Fishing grounds)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 08:00 to Fish farms)
BIBBY TOPAZ - Diving support vessel. (SAILED 14:20 to Dunlin field)
DEFIANT LK371 - Fshing trawler. (SAILED 14:05 to Fishing grounds)
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MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. @ 06:30
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler. @ 07:15
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:15 to Kirkwall)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:45 (SAILED 18:00 to Aberdeen)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 10:00 (SAILED 12:00 to Fish farms)
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 10:55 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 11:55
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 12:25 (SAILED 14:40 to Fishing grounds)
DYNA BULK - General cargo vessel. @ 17:00
CONSTRUCTOR - Work boat. @ 18:35
OW AALBORG - Oil products tanker. @ 19:20
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 19:50

Second call off this season

The second cruise ship postponement of the 2011 season sadly happened today as the unseasonable bad weather claimed the scheduled visit of Oceania's Insignia.

The vessel arrived at the south harbour limits late morning but due to excessive gusts of wind decided to head to her next port of call Geiranger in Norway.

Harbour watchers should look out for this ship next year as she will arrive under new colours as the Hapag Lloyd charter Columbus 2.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 14th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 15:20 to Fishing grounds)
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel. (SAILED 09:15 to Forvie)
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
BEN ARKLE PD400 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 13:45 to Fishing grounds)
HIRTA - Fisheries protection vessel. (SAILED 14:05 to Fishery patrol)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:25 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
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OCEAN REAPER FR273 - Fishing trawler. @ 00:35 (SAILED 15:05 to Fishing grounds)
SEARCHER BF205 - Fishing trawler. @ 07:10
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:50 to Out Skerries)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 11:25 (SAILED 18:05 to Aberdeen)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 13:00
BIBBY TOPAZ - Diving support vessel. @ 20:10
DEFIANT LK371 - Fshing trawler. @ 22:15

Sunday 12 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 13th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 14:20 to Cromarty Firth)
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 13:25 to Sea)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:15 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 15:55 to Dive sites)
SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel.
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler.
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SOLSTICE BF56 - Fishing trawler. @ 00:55 (SAILED 20:50 to Fishing grounds)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:35 to Kirkwall)
BEN ARKLE PD400 - Fishing trawler. @ 09:35
SARNIA LIBERTY - Oil products tanker. @ 09:50 (SAILED 13:20 to Stornoway)
HIRTA - Fisheries protection vessel. @ 10:00
SEVEN ATLANTIC - Offshore support vessel. @ 10:50 (SAILED 21:20 to Ellon/Grant fields)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 12:10
MAERSK FIGHTER - Supply vessel. @ 13:40 (SAILED 23:55 to Ninian field)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 18:35

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 12th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler.
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 13:15 to Fish farms)
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 12:40 to Dive sites)
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 06:10 to Sullom Voe)
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HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:25 (SAILED 22:45 to Kirkwall)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 13:30 (SAILED 17:15 to Aberdeen)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 15:25
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 16:45
SEVEN PELICAN - Diving support vessel. @ 22:30
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler. @ 23:20


Costa Pacifica visit round up

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The visit of the Costa Pacifica marked a new record for the largest liner when she arrived yesterday morning from Kiel.

The 114,500grt vessel carrying some 3,000 passengers made it to anchor in the inner harbour as favourable weather conditions prevailed. The passengers were entertained by Lerwick pipe band on the pier, along with the long standing meet and greet service provided by Shetland tourism.

The ship was originally meant to sail for Reykjavik at 13:00hrs but stayed in port to nearly 16:00 to allow more time ashore.

This is the largest vessel due this year on her one and only visit, however she will return twice in the 2012 season which promises another busy summer.

Saturday 11 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 11th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler.
WELL ENHANCER - Well stimulation vessel. (SAILED 08:25 to Magnus field)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.
VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL - 3 masted barque. (SAILED 14:05 to Stavanger)
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COSTA PACIFICA - Cruise ship. @ 06:25 (AT ANCHOR INNER HARBOUR) (SAILED 15:40 to Reykjavik)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:45 to Aberdeen)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:55 (SAILED 11:50 to Sullom Voe)
PETROATLANTIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 13:00 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
SIEM OPAL - AHTS vessel. @ 16:30 (SAILED 19:10 to Stena Carrron)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 18:50

Friday 10 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 10th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker.(AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 16:00 to Schiehallion field)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 16:05 to Schiehallion field)
FUGLENES - Norwegian trawler. (SAILED 20:05 to Sea)
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler.
WELL ENHANCER - Well stimulation vessel.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:30 to Dive sites)
RADIANCE INS240 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 01:20 to Fishing grounds)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.
MARINER SEA - Supply vessel. (SAILED 06:40 to Wil Hunter Rig)
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VOS RANGER - Standby safety vessel. @ 06:00
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 to Kirkwall)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 17:55 to Aberdeen)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 10:45
STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL - 3 masted barque. @ 11:35
SEARCHER BF205 - Fishing trawler. @ 15:20 (SAILED 17:10 to Fishing grounds)
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. @ 17:40 (SAILED 18:00 to North Cormorant)

Thursday 9 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 9th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker.(AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:35 to Dive sites)
CEG GALAXY - General cargo vessel. (SAILED 15:50 to Sauda)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 14:35 to Fish farms)
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 17:00 to Sea)
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DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 01:10 (SAILED 16:05 to Aberdeen)
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. @ 06:30
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:05 (SAILED 14:45 to Out Skerries)
FUGLENES - Norwegian trawler. @ 10:25
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler. @ 10:35
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:35 (SAILED 17:55 to Aberdeen)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 10:40 (SAILED 12:35 to Dive sites)
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler. @ 13:05 (SAILED 23:05 to Fishing grounds)
WELL ENHANCER - Well stimulation vessel. @ 14:15
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 15:15
RADIANCE INS240 - Fishing trawler. @ 16:20
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 16:30
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 20:25 (SAILED 21:50 to Fishing grounds)
MARINER SEA - Supply vessel. @ 22:20

Tuesday 7 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 8th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 08:10 to Sea)
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker.(AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:45 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:55 to Dive sites)
VOS SUPPLIER - Standby safety vessel. (SAILED 21:00 to Sea)
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AASLI - General cargo vessel. @ 05:15 (SAILED 21:30 to Port Talbot)
HIGHLAND FORTRESS - Supply vessel. @ 06:45 (SAILED 18:20 to Sea)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 to Kirkwall)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 08:10 (SAILED 18:10 to Aberdeen)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 11:10
ISLAND SKY - Cruise ship. @ 13:20 (SAILED 17:05 to Bergen)
SEABED WORKER - Diving support vessel. @ 14:15 (SAILED 17:40 to Sea)
CEG GALAXY - General cargo vessel. @ 18:05
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 18:10
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. @ 19:10
HIGHLAND FORTRESS - Supply vessel. @ 19:25 (SAILED 19:55 to Sea)

Record breaker

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In Lerwick today is the 113,000grt Crown Princess en route from Invergordon to Iceland.

For a few days at least she becomes the record holder for the biggest ship to visit the port.

She is anchored out in breiwick bay (the outer south anchorage), but at around lunchtime she ventured into the inner anchorage thus becoming the biggest ship to lie at anchor there also. This position also sped up the tendering process with tenders only having a quarter mile ride to the ship instead of a mile.

Also in Shetland waters today is the small expedition cruise ship Clipper Odyssey which is visiting the island of Mousa. Yesterday she completed visits to Papa Stour and Foula on Shetland's west side.

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 7th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 13:40 to Cladhan)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:50 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 08:30 to Dive sites)
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel.
NORMAND SUBSEA - Offshore support vessel. (SAILED 01:55 to Brent Bravo)
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OCEAN REAPER FR273 - Fishing trawler. @ 00:10 (SAILED 09:45 to Fishing grounds)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
CROWN PRINCESS - Cruise ship. @ 07:50 (AT ANCHOR OUTER HARBOUR) (SAILED 12:20 to Inner anchorage), (SAILED 17:10 to Akureyri)
LOCH RANNOCH - Shuttle tanker. @ 09:00 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 09:45 (SAILED 17:50 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 15:00 to Out Skerries)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 11:35 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 11:50
BEN ARKLE PD400 - Fishing trawler. @ 14:10 (SAILED 15:25 to Fishing grounds)
VIDAR VIKING - AHTS vessel. @ 15:00 (SAILED 16:25 to Aberdeen)
HIGHLAND NAVIGATOR - Supply vessel. @ 15:00 (SAILED 17:45 to Audacia)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 15:55
VOS SUPPLIER - Standby safety vessel. @ 19:10
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 21:20 (SAILED 22:45 to Fishing grounds)

Monday 6 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 6th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel.
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:00 to Fish farms)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:50 to Trebister Ness)
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VOS TRADER - Standby safety vessel. @ 05:30 (SAILED 18:30 to Dunlin Alpha)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:45 to Kirkwall)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 12:05
VIDAR VIKING - AHTS vessel. @ 14:25 (SAILED 19:00 to Gryphon field)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 16:00
KOMMANDOR JACK - Research/survey vessel. @ 21:30
NORMAND SUBSEA - Offshore support vessel. @ 22:15


Sunday 5 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 5th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. (SAILED 09:00 to Sea)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 11:25 to Fish farms)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. (SAILED 17:30 to Aberdeen)
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel.
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RADIANCE INS240 - Fishing trawler. @ 04:55 (SAILED 14:15 to Fishing grounds)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
ISLAND SKY - Cruise ship. @ 07:55 (SAILED 11:55 to Fair Isle)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 09:25 (SAILED 22:00 to Kirkwall)
BOUDICCA - Cruise ship. @ 10:45 (SAILED 18:10 to Alesund)
NAVION SCANDIA - Shuttle tanker. @ 11:15 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 20:00 to Draugen)
MAERSK FETCHER - Supply vessel. @ 12:55 (SAILED 15:50 to Sea)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 13:15 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 19:10 to Sea)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 13:40
VIDAR VIKING - AHTS vessel. @ 17:15 (SAILED 19:05 to Gryphon field)
TRANQUILITY LK63 - Fishing trawler. @ 21:20 (SAILED 22:10 to Fishing grounds)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel. @ 21:30


Saturday 4 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 4th June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VIKNES - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 09:15 to Sea)
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
MARK - Hopper barge. (SAILED 05:00 to Moerdijk)
AMANDA - General cargo vessel. (SAILED 08:10 to Oiry)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 10:30 to Fishing grounds)
SHANNON FISHER - Oil products tanker. (SAILED 12:55 to Immingham)
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VIDAR VIKING - AHTS vessel. @ 00:50 (SAILED 02:35 to Gryphon field)
VOS EMPEROR - Standby safety vessel. @ 06:00 (SAILED 19:05 to Devenick)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 14:00 to Round Bressay RNLI trip)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:25
SARNIA LIBERTY - Oil products tanker. @ 13:35 (SAILED 18:05 to Stornoway)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 16:00 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
OCEAN RESEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. @ 16:10
VIDAR VIKING - AHTS vessel. @ 21:35 (SAILED 22:50 to Gryphon field)

Friday 3 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 3rd June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VIKNES - Live fish carrier.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler. (SAILED 18:15 to Fishing grounds)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
MARK - Hopper barge.
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 06:25 to Fish farms)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 14:25 to Foinaven field)
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SILVER EXPLORER - Cruise ship. @ 05:45 (SAILED 12:40 to Isle of Noss)
AMANDA - General cargo vessel. @ 05:55
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 to Kirkwall)
HARRIER EXPLORER - Research/survey vessel. @ 07:25 (SAILED 13:20 to Sea)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 08:10 (SAILED 18:05 to Aberdeen)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 08:55
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler. @ 18:55
SHANNON FISHER - Oil products tanker. @ 20:55

Thursday 2 June 2011

Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 2nd June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VIKNES - Live fish carrier.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
MARK - Hopper barge.
JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. (SAILED 15:55 to Fishery patrol)
OCEAN NOVA - Cruise ship. (SAILED 11:10 to Thorshavn)
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier.
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler.
FUGRO GALAXY - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 19:05 to Sea)
FUGRO SEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. (SAILED 18:35 to Sea)
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. (SAILED 17:50 to Aberdeen)
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VOS VOYAGER - Standby safety vessel. @ 06:35 (SAILED 18:05 to Sea)
HROSSEY - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 18:50 to Aberdeen)
FILLA - Out Skerries ro-ro ferry. @ 10:10 (SAILED 14:50 to Out Skerries)
GOOD SHEPHERD IV - Fair Isle ferry. @ 10:35 (SAILED 15:25 to Fair Isle)
HILDASAY - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 10:55 (SAILED 17:40 to Aberdeen)
FAIRWAY LK270 - Fishing trawler. @ 15:05 (SAILED 18:50 to Fishing grounds)
VENTUROUS LK75 - Fishing trawler. @ 17:40 (SAILED 18:50 to Fishing grounds)
ARCTUROUS INS167 - Fishing trawler. @ 18:55 (SAILED 19:30 to Sea)
ARDENT II INS127 - Fishing trawler. @ 19:00 (SAILED 19:35 to Sea)

Wednesday 1 June 2011

Less than summery weather

The 1st June truly hasn't felt like it with heavy persistent drizzle and strong winds disrupting one of Lerwick's three planned visits by cruise liners today.

Firstly the 7.30am arrival of Expedition on her last visit of the season was followed some three hours later by the MSC Poesia, which despite entering the outer harbour sadly had to abort her call due to wind & swell conditions. She continued on her way to Kiel, Germany.

The final caller in this afternoon on her maiden call to Shetland is the Ocean Nova which will be in overnight until her departure to Thorshavn.


Ships in Lerwick Harbour, 1st June 2011

ADENIA - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ANTARCTIC II - Shetland pelagic trawler.
VIKNES - Live fish carrier.
RESEARCH - Shetland pelagic trawler.
ONWARD BF440 - Fishing trawler.
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. (SAILED 10:55 to Fish farms)
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker.(AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK) (SAILED 15:10 to Sea)
MAERSK LANCER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 21:45 to Schiehallion field)
MAERSK LASER - AHTS vessel. (SAILED 22:10 to Schiehallion field)
VALKYRIE - Dive vessel.
MARK - Hopper barge.
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GRAMPIAN OTTER - Standby safety vessel. @ 00:35 (SAILED 21:20 to Murchison field)
HJALTLAND - Passenger ro-ro ferry. @ 07:20 (SAILED 17:25 to Kirkwall)
EXPEDITION - Cruise ship. @ 07:25 (SAILED 12:50 to Olden)
HELLIAR - Freight ro-ro ferry. @ 07:40 (SAILED 18:00 to Aberdeen)
JURA - Fisheries protection vessel. @ 09:55
MSC POESIA - Cruise ship. @ 10:20 (SAILED 10:35 to Kiel)
OCEAN NOVA - Cruise ship. @ 15:45
GERDA SAELE - Live fish carrier. @ 18:40
PETRONORDIC - Shuttle tanker. @ 19:25 (AT ANCHOR SOUTH OF LERWICK)
OCEAN CHALLENGE BF85 - Fishing trawler. @ 21:10
FUGRO GALAXY - Research/survey vessel. @ 21:25
FUGRO SEARCHER - Research/survey vessel. @ 23:20
DAROJA - General cargo vessel. @ 23:45