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Harbour News 1-20 June 2014

1st – 20th June (52 arrivals for the period) Whitefish totalled 7750 boxes from 11 Anglo Spanish and 6 Scottish vessels. The Anglo fleet continue to fish well landing good shots of hake and ling weekly. The Scottish trawlers are targeting the seasonal squid fishery on Rockall with mixed results. Traditionally squid have appeared for […]

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June 2014

Following its arrival under tow from Inchgreen to Ullapool, the caisson was berthed at the fish quay to allow the fenders and deck furniture to be fitted prior to being moved into its final home on the ferry pier.   In order to manoeuvre the caisson into its final position, powerful winches were installed at the […]

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May 2014

The main pier extension ‘caisson’ has been built in Inchgreen dry-dock on the River Clyde. This unorthodox construction method was chosen to reduce/eliminate any potential negative impact on the routine ferry service running throughout the project. The 4000 tonne concrete and steel structure designed by Wallace Stone Marine Consulting Engineers was built in a period […]

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