Stephen M.'s photos with the keyword: anchor_handling_vessel

The tug Eraclea towing a barge with an unusual structure off Sunderland. The ship tracking websites showed the Eraclea departing Vlissingen on 17 July, with a destination of Blyth. It spent most of the day drifting offshore, possibly waiting for the northerly swell to recede.

The anchor handling vessel 'Carlo Martello' off Greenwells Quay in Sunderland. The ship was bringing the barge 'Wagenborg Barge 11' into harbour. The ship is owned by the Italian shipping company Augustea which operates a number of ships, tugs and barges.

The Centaurus hauling the Stema Barge II into Sunderland.

The Centaurus turning off Greenwells Quay. Anchor Handling Vessels are mainly used for towing oil rigs, as well as keeping them in position and delivereing supplies.

The Centaurus hauling the Stema Barge II into Sunderland, with two of the three tugs used to manoeuver the barge in frame as well.