ICS Reliance - January 2019

On January 26th I boarded ICS Reliance at her South Wharf berth to perform a compass adjustment while she was on passage to Station Pier to bunker the cruise ship Pacific Jewel.

The ship's Master, Captain Ralph Theseira, watching as the Chief Officer, Zane, takes the ship off the berth.

The captain, Ralph - a friend of mine, let me drive the ship down the river and into the bay. Great fun as always.

Pacific Jewel in the Port Melbourne channel.

Following the ship to Station Pier.

An outbound container ship passing the breakwater.

Approaching the Jewel to commence bunkering.

Edgar Oldendorff - October 2018

On October 10th I joined mv Edgar Oldendorff at at Geelong, disembarking with the pilot that evening outside the heads.

photo from shipspotting.com

The Port Phillip Sea Pilot (L) and the ship's Master (R),

The Second Officer and helmsman.

The magnetic compass.

The forward mooring crew letting go.

Approaching the city of Geelong.

Arthur's Seat in the distance.