Monthly Archives: June 2008

Slowly gurgling onwards

Posted on June 14, 2008 by

From the bunker barge being all fast alongside it took nearly 6 hours for the first of the precious diesel to gurgle into the AKPO’s tanks. This is no critique or caustic observation, but it is most certainly a very … Continue reading →

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The monster grows

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

The sun’s shining, the clouds are few and the monster that is AKPO lies gently at the quay; mind you with around 34 mooring lines (around 150mm in diameter) holding her in place she’s not likely to go anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Ship photos

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

I’m trying to source photos of the ships ‘wot I’ve sailed on’ and am having a bit of trouble despite the wonders of ‘tinternet’   If anyone out there (please, please, please) has got an image of the any of … Continue reading →

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Korean update

Posted on June 12, 2008 by

Oh blog readers, have I deserted you?   Well yes and no.   This blog is the ‘backup’ one and I’ve been very lazy in updating it each time I make an entry on the main blog.   I will … Continue reading →

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