CMA CGM Rose en-route Melbourne to Sydney.
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Other shipping at Swanson Dock. |

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(L-R) Port Phillip Sea Pilot Captain Charles Griffiths, the ship's captain, a trainee Port Phillip Sea Pilot (leadsman). |
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A tanker at Gellibrand Pier. |
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Approaching Queenscliff and Port Phillip Heads. |
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Lonsdale lighthouse. |
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Charles about to disembark. |
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The pilot launch approaching. |
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Charles on the pilot ladder. |
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Underway to Port Botany. |
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Anti-pirate grating to isolate the accommodation. |
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The messman in the Officers' Mess. |
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Muster stations indicated by rank, making it quick and easy to see if anyone is missing. |
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The pilot's cabin, allocated for my use while aboard. |
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Some photos from around the ship. |
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Early morning in Port Botany (Sydney). |
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Looking into a cellular comtainer hold. |
Some great shots! The pilot has quite lavish quarters :-)
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