Pembroke_Dock_Visits

Pembroke Dock Visits 2007 (Port of Pembroke) (seen from the web teams window)
Some of the pictures can be viewed full size on www.moonlightblue.co.uk (Picture Section for Pembroke Dock)
with thanks to Milford Haven Port Authority
see also The Port of Pembroke (Dock) and the Oil and Gas Explorations (Dragon Field)

Ships built in Pembroke Dock to 1875

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Buzzard...returns to Pembroke Dock during the night 0f 22nd February 2008, after over a year working on the LNG projects on the Haven

RMAS Salmaid 17th February 2008 1556 hrs a set of pictures as she slides past the Museum on arriving in POP1 not her usual berth at Carr Jetty Long Arm

UKD Sealion 28th January 2008 A campaign of plough dredging will take place in Pembroke Port, Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal (approximate position 51°41.72N 004 57' W) and Milford Docks approach channel (approximate position 5° 02.2 N 51° 42'.5W) on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January. UKD Sealion will plough over this period, will maintain a watch on VHF Ch 12 and will display the lights and shapes commensurate with her activities.

Picture borrowed...flat battery on my camera ....all three sets whoops

Cork Sand....floats passed the window on a very damp and grey day around 1340hrs 23rd January 2008...called at Sem Logistics it seems

Isle of Inishmore....arrived back from her annual refit yesterday (16.01.08) lunchtime, got these two pictures of her today (17.01.08)....nice paint job, on, it seems both sides this year, great to have her back...she might be bigger but is a lot quieter for us here in Front Street

Scan Oceanic...arrives in Pembroke Dock 1050hrs from Casablanca....with containers...one of the first types in recent times to call here

USNS PAUL BUCK (T-AOT 1122) at SemLogistics (Dragon) 6th January 2008...can be viewed from Fort Road Car Park.
USNS Paul Buck is one of Military Sealift Command's six Government-owned Tankers and is part of the 27 ships in the Sealift Program Office.
We don't normally cover ships on the far side of the river....but with the interest in the new LNG terminals we may feature some of the interesting visits...like this US Navy tanker with MHPA Notice "EXCLUSION ZONE 1. Mariners are hereby advised that an exclusion zone will be enforced at SemLogistics Berth Number 2 (Approximate position 51° 41. ’95 N 004°59.’70 W) on approximately 1st January 2008. 2. The vessel Paul Buck will be on the berth and a 100m exclusion zone will be patrolled by the RHIB “Principal One” at all times. 3. Mariners are required to respect the exclusion zone whilst vessel is alongside.

USNS Paul Buck at Sem Logistics 6th january 2008

• Length: 615 feet
• Beam: 90 feet
• Draft: 36 feet
• Displacement: 39,624 long tons
• Speed: 16.0 knots
• Civilian: 24
• Owner/Operator: Government-owned, Contractor-operated

Oscar Wilde arrives in Pembroke Dock at 1250hrs 31st December 2007 and for us here a strange site, she moors bow on.....some stills and a little movie via You Tube........just went a little mad but a great set of pictures of her sliding passed the Gun Tower Museum

More Below Received 1410hrs 27.12.07 from Irish Ferries "The Oscar Wilde will service this route while the Inishmore is in dry dock The sailing schedule will be the usual times. It is envisaged it will operate on this route between the 31st Dec and the 5th January"
NB.......Now that's what we call service. Why not book a trip and experience the new ship....... Irish Ferries Site

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Oscar Wilde...to be in Pembroke Dock, 31st December 2007, a great end to 2007 and wonderful start for 2008

Latest 27.12.07 from the MHPA shows the CF Oscar Wilde, the latest addition to the Irish Ferry fleet coming to Pembroke Dock on the 31st December 2007...so keep checking and we can give her a welcome........we have contacted Irish ferries for more information and will keep you in the frame

Received 1410hrs 27.12.07 from Irish Ferries "The Oscar Wilde will service this route while the Inishmore is in dry dock The sailing schedule will be the usual times. It is envisaged it will operate on this route between the 31st Dec and the 5th January"
NB.......Now that's what we call service. Why not book a trip and experience the new ship....... Irish Ferries Site

The Oscar Wilde is significantly more luxurious than the vessel it replaces (on the Ireland/France route), and will be the third vessel in the Irish Ferries fleet whose name has been inspired by a leading figure from the world of Irish literature. Other examples are the Dublin-Holyhead cruise ferry ‘Ulysses’ (still the world’s largest car ferry) whose name is derived from the work of writer James Joyce and our Dublin-Holyhead fast ferry ‘Jonathan Swift’.

1624hrs 27.12.07.....Great response from Irish Ferries PR company Beacon PR with more details of the new ship more can be found on the Irish Ferries Web Site

The ‘Oscar Wilde’, previously operating under the name ‘Kronprins Harald’, was built in Turku, Finland in 1987. At 31,914 gross registered tonnes, it is substantially larger than the ‘Normandy’. With sleeker lines and excellent seagoing qualities, it has a faster speed of 21.5 knots delivered by four more powerful engines saving one hour on previous Ireland/France crossing times.
With eleven decks, it can carry up to 1,458 passengers and 580 cars – an increase of 160 cars/40%. Its extra vehicle lane metres (1,220 versus 645) is reflected in significantly greater freight vehicle capacity (62 units versus 43). Other good news for car and freight drivers alike is the fact that cars will have their own deck separate from the freight deck.
The vessel was taken in charge by Irish Ferries in September after which it had a period in dry dock so that some necessary changes and minor modifications can be carried out. This process included restyling of restaurants, bistros, lounge bars, children’s play areas and other passenger facilities in themes that reflect the link with Oscar Wilde. It also included some technical improvements and re-branding in Irish Ferries livery.
Passengers will be impressed with the range and quality of cabins on board. All ensuite, they range from standard 2 berth to luxurious de luxe with flat screen TV, minibar and sofa, a significant improvement on the current style of cabin on the Normandy.
Bigger, better and faster than the vessel it replaces on the Ireland/France route, with greater car and freight capacity, more berths and a wider choice of stylish cabin accommodation, the ‘Oscar Wilde’ will bring new standards of comfort and luxury to our long established Ireland-France service