Photos by Andy Kane

Having departed from Isle of Grain, anchored off Shoeburyness before arriving at Oikos 2.

On route from Hull to Ipswich about to pass under the Orwell Bridge. Svitzer Shotley Svitzer Sky and Gray Salvor also present out of view.

On route from Hull to Ipswich about to pass under the Orwell Bridge. Svitzer Sky, front, Shotley, rear and Gray Salvor to assist.

Moored at Grays with Fure Ven behind.

Moored at Grays with Fure Viten in front.

Tilbury to Hamburg.

Presumably because of mechanical failure Stena Imprimis towed from Vopak, Purfleet towards Southend anchorage. Assisted by Svitzer London and Bootle. Originally Craigleith was at the rear but replaced at Tilbury, reason I do not know.

Presumably because of mechanical failure Stena Imprimis towed from Vopak, Purfleet towards Southend anchorage. Assisted by Svitzer London and Bootle. Originally Craigleith was at the rear but replaced at Tilbury, reason I do not know.

Southampton Pilot on trials Breydon Water

On trails Breydon Water

Leaving Goodchild Marine on trials.

New Dublin pilot from Goodchild Marine on test, Burgh Castle. Time should read 1309.

New Dublin pilot from Goodchild Marine on test, Breydon Water. Time should read 1324.

Early morning berthing in the outer harbour.

Arriving early morning towards the outer harbour,

Upriver

Upriver.

Upriver.

Upriver to Gravesend towing 6615-1 assisted by GPS Avenger.

Downriver from Northfleet with Prosper and Sand Heron.

with Norman, IMO 9361342

Tilbury Container Terminal.

Downriver.

Departing from Vopak being swung by Svitzer Bootle and Thames.

Departing from Vopak

Holehaven Swing

Arriving at Holehaven Swing from London Gateway.

Tynemouth Lifeboat presumably on route to Poole for overhaul, from the Tyne, destination shown as Lowestoft. Just over 2 miles offshore with gas-rig about 16 miles.

Returning to Goodchild Marine after sea trials, approaching Breydon Bridge.

New Plymouth pilot under Haven bridge .

New Plymouth pilot returning to Great Yarmouth after sea trials.

Up river towards Dagenham having passed Cobelfret, Clementine with pilot vessel, Patrol in attendance.

Assisted by Svitzer Bootle Svitzer Adira.

Just out of the lock assisted by Svitzer Bootle Svitzer Adira, Norsky just visable.

Arriving at Oikos 2 assisted by RT Evolution, RT Ambition and SD Dolphin.

Arriving at Oikos 2 assisted by RT Evolution, RT Ambition and SD Dolphin.

Departing, down the Orwell.

Away from its normal haunts in the Thames Estuary. Seen on test coming out of Fox's Marina. Amaranth & Anton in the background.

New build arriving back at Goodchild Marine, Burgh Castle, having been on sea trials in driving rain.

Leaving Great Yarmouth in driving rain on sea trials, new Dublin Pilot.

Leaving Great Yarmouth in driving rain on sea trials, new Dublin Pilot.

Leaving Great Yarmouth on sea trials, new build from Goodchild Marine, Burgh Castle.

Leaving Great Yarmouth on sea trials, passing the local lifeboat RNLB 14-10 Samarbeta.

Departing under the Orwell Bridge.

Departing under the Orwell Bridge.