Scapa Tugs

A  post (belatedly published!) received from ClydeNavalGazing correspondent Allan Hall.  Orkney Towage tugs Erlend, Einar and Harald in Scapa 19 September 2012.

Earl Sigurd

Orkney Ferries' Earl Sigurd on service 19 September 2012.

And at her night berth.

Earl Thorfinn

Orkney Ferries' Earl Thorfinn approaching Kirkwall 20 September 2012.

And at her night berth.

Varagen

Orkney Ferries' Varagen carrying out boat drill 20 September 2012.

Shapinsay

Orkney Ferries' Shapinsay on service (with Earl Sigurd at the berth) 19 September 2012.

Erlend

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services' tug Erlend lying outside Kirkwall Pier 12 June 2012.

Balfour Village Pier

Shapinsay lying at Balfour Village Pier, Shapinsay 12 June 2012. Probably the first time I have had to reverse onto a ferry in 25 years!

Earl Sigurd

Orkney Ferries' Earl Sigurd in Kirkwall, framed by Pole Star and Burhou 1 11 June 2012.

Shapinsay

Orkney Ferries' Shapinsay on service from Kirkwall 11 June 2012.

Varagen

Orkney Ferries' Varagen berthing for a break from service 11 June 2012.

Earl Thorfinn

Orkney Ferries' Earl Thorfinn at Kirkwall 11 June 2012.

Kikwall Bay

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services' pilot vessel Kirkwall Bay in Kirkwall Harbour 10 June 2012.

John Rae

Orkney Islands Council Marine Services' pilot vessel John Rae in Kirkwall Harbour 11 June 2012.