Photos by Christopher Triggs

Ayton Cross in Eastham Channel, River Mersey, heading north for lock-in at Liverpool after assisting Songa Diamond into the 80foot lock at Eastham.

VB Phoenix assisting ENS Luxor EX-RFA Fort Austin A386 out of Alfred Lock, Birkenhead and over to the cruise terminal in Liverpool. She was a dead tow.

Daniel Adamson tying up in Canning Dock, Liverpool.

Daniel Adamson approaches Canning Half-Tide Dock Entrance on the River Mersey. She tied up and waited for more water before entering the dock system.

Altera Wind inbound for Tranmere Oil Terminal north berth on the River Mersey.

Police boat Osprey coming over to Monks Ferry on the River Mersey to say hi whilst on patrol. She was patrolling the river whilst HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 carrier was visiting.

Police boat Osprey coming over to Monks Ferry on the River Mersey to say hi whilst on patrol. She was patrolling the river whilst HMS Queen Elizabeth R08 carrier was visiting.

AST Sunshine departs Tranmere Oil Terminal north berth in ballast and heads outbound for sea.

Stena Adventurer entering The Princess Dock - Dry Dock 5 - at Cammell Laird shipyard on the River Mersey

Stena Adventurer swings to starboard off Monks Ferry to stem the tide awaiting her entry into The Princess Dock - Dry Dock 5 - at Cammell Laird shipyard on the River Mersey.

Jeanet departing Eastham heading down the River Mersey outbound for sea flying the Ukrainian flag.

Cemstar heading up the River Mersey Eastham Channel for Eastham Lock

Bulker Bee 10 inbound for Eastham Lock with tug VB Elbe assisting as centre lead aft.

Bit Power heading up the River Mersey Eastham Channel for QE2 Dock.

Tigris in ballast heading up the River Mersey Eastham Channel for Eastham Lock.

HMS Dagger P296 Cutlass Class doing trials on the River Mersey

CT Oxton of Carmet passing from Alfred Dock to the East Float, Birkenhead Docks. She towed the Skyline Barge 26 with CT Vector into Alfred Lock.

Svitzer Stanford heading north on the River Mersey for lock in at Liverpool after finishing her first job on the river. She was assisting Jasmine Knutsen shuttle tanker to Tranmere Oil Terminal.

CT Oxton of Carmet in Alfred Dock turning to port to push stern first on a knuckle to wait for the bridge to lift. She towed the Skyline Barge 26 with CT Vector into Alfred Lock.

Rainbow Warrior transitting from Alfred Basin to East Float, Birkenhead Docks. She moored up in Vittoria Dock. I believe she was on her way to the COP26 in Glasgow.

Manisa Balu making her way through Birkenhead Docks. Transitting from Alfred to the East Float with the assistance of Boludas VB Phoenix5th September 2021

Manor Initiative on the River Mersey heading south for Liverpool Marina on 1st September 2021

Anthem of the Seas on the River Mersey making her inaugural visit to Liverpool. Not only her inaugural, but Royal Caribbeans first ever visit to the Mersey. 5th August 2021

GT Victory on the Manchester Ship Canal following astern of the 250 Ton Crane. She would then connect her tow to the crane at Eastham and tow it to Newcastle, England. Taken on 17th July 2021

GT Victory towing the M.S.C 250 Ton Crane to Newcastle from Runcorn. The crane was built in 1937. Taken 17th July 2021VB Sandon as stern tug.

Kittiwake assisting BBC Brazil into Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland on 11th June 2021

Queensferry assisting BBC Brazil into Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland on 11th June 2021

RRS Sir David Attenborough Boaty leaves Cammell Laird shipyard dry dock 5 outbound for sea on sea trials. She would later dock in Liverpool at Canada Dock. She is due to sail to Denmark to a specialist yard for further fitting out. Dated 1st July 2021

Borealis departing Liverpool on her maiden voyage with Fred Olsen after her refurbishment and sea trials on 5th July 2021

Jura departing Aberdeen outbound for sea on 11th June 2021

Pacific Moonstone inbound for Langton Lock, Liverpool on the River Mersey. 19th June 2021

Dalmeny on Peterheads shiplift getting some good work on 10th June 2021.

MSC Virtuosa on the River Mersey inbound for the cruise terminal in Liverpool. She was assisted by Svitzer Bidston and Svitzer Trident.15th June 2021

Horizon Arctic arrives at Montrose, Scotland after a towing job. She was to discharge chain on 12th June 2021

Altenavi inbound for Eastham, River Mersey. She berthed at Ellesmere Port on 6th June 2021

Eagle Balder inbound for Tranmere Oil Terminal north on the River Mersey on 4th June 2021

Leonid Loza departing Tranmere Oil Terminal, River Mersey, outbound for sea on 3rd June 2021

Zandolie inbound for Langton Lock, Liverpool on 25th May 2021

MPI Adventure inbound for the CLT, Liverpool on 09th April 2021

HSL Nassau inbound for Langton Lock, Liverpool on 21st March 2021

Ulysses departs Cammell Laird dry dock number 5 outbound for sea on 5th March 2021

Stena Emblas first call to LiverpoolBirkenhead on 25th January 2021

Zwerver 1 stemming the tide outside Alfred River Entrance awaiting lock-in into Birkenhead Docks. She was here to mobilise for a job at Gwynt y Mor wind farm. Date 18th January 2021

Iguazu or Iggy as we call her, dredging Alfred River Entrance in the River Mersey on 15th January 2021

One of RRS Sir David Attenboroughs workboats, Erebus with bunting at RRS Sir David Attenboroughs official naming ceremony at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead on 26th September 2019

St. Helena in her new livery moving through Birkenhead Docks assisted by Boludas VB Sandon and VB Belgie on 10th January 2021

EDT Hercules moored in Albert Basin, Aberdeen on 14th February 2020

Havila Commander approaching the entrance to Aberdeen on 16th February 2020

Edda Ferd heading out of Aberdeen for sea on 16th February 2020

Highland Prestige heading into Aberdeen on 16th February 2020