SeaBart is offshore again!

SeaBart is offshore again!

Hello readers!

As you possibly have determined from above title I have swapped

Is the Oasis of the Seas ugly?? A Poll. (updated)

Oasis of the Seas

IMO : 9383936

Build : 2009 by STX Europe – Åbo in Finland, nr 1363

This ship hasn’t even just been delivered to her owners yet and she is

Shieldhall

Shieldhall

IMO: 5322752

Build: 1955 by Lobnitz Shipyard – Renfrew in U.K., nr. 1132

So, there’s been a lot of discussion lately of what a “non-ugly” ship is.

Destia Ferry Services

With SeaBart’s postings possibly a bit intermittent, I’ll try my best to keep everyone entertained.

-Fairlane

Destia Ferry Services

So, I know ferries have gotten more than their fair share of ridicule on this site

Aeria -Help Needed- (updated, again & possibly last)

Dunno source, via www.pistonheads.com

Aeria

IMO : ??

Build : somewhere in East Germany ???

I’m intrigued…..very much intrigued…..during my voyages around the

CGG Amadeus

CGG Amadeus

IMO: 9174933

Build: 1999 by STX Tulcea – Tulcea in Romania, nr. 428 as Aker Amadeus

I will admit, I’ve always had kind of a soft spot for research vessels. Growing up, I was fascinated by the exploits of Robert Ballard, and always wanted to embark on a vessel such as the Knorr to look for lost shipwrecks.

Asia Star

Asia Star

IMO : 9008407

Build : 1992 by Finnyards – Rauma in Finland, nr 310 as Radisson Diamond

While we are going on about cruiseships (see above): I stumbled

Maritime Newsclippings nr 298 dd 29-10-2009

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Maritime Newsclippings nr 298 dd 29-10-2009

Visby (K31)

Dunno source, via Wikipedia

Visby

Pennant nr : K31

Build : 2000 by Kockums AB – Malmö in Sweden, nr ??

This vessel looks quit a bit similar to one we have seen

Maritime Newsclippings nr 298 dd 29-10-2009

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Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 298 dd 29-10-2009

Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

IMO: 7616779

Build: 1978 by Hollming Oy -Rauma, Finland, nr 218

According to Wikipedia, Calamity Jane was one of the most infamous characters of the

Westward Venture

Westward Venture

IMO : 7614915

Build :1977 by Sun Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. – Chester, PA in the US of A., nr 675

If this ship had been converted or rebuild during her career I

Sonny Cook

Picture by RW68 via www.vesseltracker.com

Sonny Cook

IMO : ???

Build: must have been!

To speak Interwebs: OMFG!! WTF?? LOL!! SMH!

I have no idea why, what, where, when and wherefore…All I do know she is ugly, damn ugly!!!

Thanks for the tip Stan!!

Maritime Newsclippings nr 296 & 297 dd 27 & 28-10-2009

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Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 297 dd 28-10-2009

Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 296 dd 27-10-2009

 

Pacific Fishing Conversions

Pacific Fishing Conversions

The first thought upon seeing the above vessel might be “What is it?” The simple answer is, in this case, a fish processor. The better question to ask, however, might be “What was it?”

Kilmore

Kilmore

IMO : 7528582

Build : 1977 by Hyundai Shipsbuilder & Heavy Industries – Ulsan in S-Korea, nr 644 as Norsky

At first glance an ordinary ferry, she is yukkie green and got a

Ugly: Unknown, Strange & Fails (updated)

Picture via www.shipspotting.com

Picture via www.shipspotting.com

Ugly, Unknown, Strange & Fails

In my archives I have a folder called unknown and everything that I

Maritime Newsclippings nr 295 dd 26-10-2009

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Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 295 dd 26-10-2009

Lorelay

Lorelay

IMO : 7349807

Build : 1974 by Flender Werke AG – Lübeck-Siems in Germany, nr 605 as Natalie Bolten (Bulkcarrier)

Converted : 1986 by ??

This is going to be just less of a double-post: A) she is looking menacingly

Maritime Newsclippings nr 294 dd 25-10-2009

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Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 294 dd 25-10-2009

Tug, Towing & Offshore Newsletter nr 43-2009

The latest Tug, Towing & Offshore Newsletter for your reading pleasure:

Tug, Towing & Offshore Newsletter nr 43-2009

Silja Opera

Silja Opera

IMO : 7827213

Build : 1980 by Oy Wärtsilä Ab – Åbo, in Finland, nr 1247 as Viking Saga

Rebuild : 1992 by Finnyards – Rauma, Finland, nr 309 as Sally Albatros

This extra-ordinary ugly cruise vessel has had quit a turbulent

Maritime Newsclippings nr 293 dd 24-10-2009

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Piet Sinke’s Maritime Newsclippings nr 293 dd 24-10-2009

Mudyug

Another post by Fairlane

Mudyug

IMO : 8009181

Build : 1982 by STX Finland Cruise –Rauma, Finland, Yard Nr. 436

When it comes to icebreaking, it can be assumed that Russia has

Armanborg

Armanborg

IMO : 8959879

Build : 1989 by Wartsila Shipyard – Helsinki in Finland as Arpa

I’ve been eyeing up this vessel since I set my eyes on her when she