Photos by Old Kayaker

Salinasback again, transiting out of Carquinez Strait about to pass under the Benicia-Martinez Bridge near the Port of Martinez, CA, USA heading for Sacramento, CA, USAIMO - 9805324Call sign - HOBSDWT - 33260Built - 2017Flag - Panama

MARAN ORPHEUSfirst time spotted around here, moored here at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9868168Call sign - SVDH3DWT - 157946 tonsBuilt - 2020Flag - Greece

Metis Leaderfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9650743Call sign - HODGDWT - 19013 tonsBuilt - 2013Flag - Panama

Los Angeles Spiritfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9318072Call sign - C6CC8DWT - 159233 tonsBuilt - 2007Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Orfeasfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9358917Call sign - C6WM6DWT - 73730 tonsBuilt - 2008Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Plumeria Leaderfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9906984Call sign - 7KKSDWT -17210 tonsBuilt - 2022Flag - Japan

Plumeria Leaderfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9906984Call sign - 7KKSDWT -17210 tonsBuilt - 2022Flag - Japan

Glovis Cometfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9122942Call sign - D7OFDWT - 21421 tonsBuilt - 1996Flag - JEJU CHEJU, South Korea

RCC Shanghaifirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9361823Call sign - C6XA5Built - 2008Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Ballafirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9749556Call sign - 9HA4535Built - 2017Flag - Malta, Valletta

Chemtrans NAOSfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9274094Built - 2006Flag - Limassol, Cyprus

Chemtrans NAOSfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9274094Built - 2006Flag - Limassol, Cyprus

Supernovafirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Crockett, CA, USAIMO - 9610212call sign - 3FEL5DWT - 36,367 tonsBuilt - 2012Flag - Panama

Pola Augustafirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9385087Call sign - 3FYI9DWT - 32271 tonsBuilt - 1970Flag - Panama

Palmelafirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USA moving carsIMO - 9207388Call sign - H3APDWT - 20581 tonsBuilt - 2000Flag - Panama

RCC Classicfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USA moving carsIMO - 9441609Call sign - C6ZY7DWT - 21,000 tonsBuilt - 2013Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Victory LeaderFirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USA moving carsIMO - 9395628call sign - C6XG4DWT - 10300 tonsBuilt - 2010Flag - Bahamas, Nassau

Seahorsefirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Crockett, CA, USA as spotted across from the heights of Benicia State Recreation Area heights.IMO - 9594456Call sign - 5BND3DWT - 32,961 tonsBuilt - 2012Flag - Limassol, Cyprus

Hai Jinfirst time spotted around here, transiting into Carquinez Strait as spotted across from the Benicia fishing pier, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9617674Call sign - 9V7102DWT - 58000 tonsBuilt - 2013 Flag - Singapore

Boracay Islandfirst time spotted around here, transiting into Carquinez Strait, as spotted across from the 10th Street Park, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9760641Call sign -3ERW5 DWT - 38443 tonsBuilt - 2015Flag - Panama

Belle Oceanfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9683116Call sign - HOMADWT - 28,354 tonsBuilt - 2014Flag - Panama

Erhanfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Crockett, CA, USA as spotted across from the Benicia State Recreation Area heightsIMO - 9625449Call sign - 9HA3119DWT - 35,176 tonsBuilt - 2013Flag - Valletta, Malta

Radiant Seafirst time around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9316244Call sign - V7DX2DWT - 73933 tonsBuilt - 2007Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Pacific Treasuresback again, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9732242Call sign - V7FM9DWT - 115177 tonsBuilt - 2016Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Aquariusfirst time spotted around here, transiting out of Carquinez Strait, as spotted across from the Benicia downtown beach area, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9354272Call sign - D5SB3DWT - 51268 tonsBuilt - 2007Flag - Monrovia, Liberia

Bonanza Yrfirst time spotted around here, transiting in Carquinez Strait, as spotted across from the Benicia fishing area, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9311218Call sign - 3EGI5DWT - 76,465 tonsBuilt - 2006Flag - Panama

Tanta Tfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Crockett, CA, USA as spotted across from the Benicia State Recreation Area heightsIMO - 9497086Call sign - V7VE4DWT - 32500 tonsBuilt - 2011Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Ever Sovereignfirst time spotted around here, transiting out of the Carquinez Strait, about to pass under the Benicia-Martinez Bridge as spotted near the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9817561Call sign - C6DC9DWT - 82076 tonsBuilt - 2017Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Guangzhou Highwayaka to me as, Gonzo Highway, back again, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USACall sign - 3EDQ6DWT - 15301 tonsBuilt - 2006Flag - Panama

Advantage Sunfirst time around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9513141Call sign - V7KZ6DWT - 156597 tonsBuilt - 2012Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

RCC Passionfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9453107Call sign - C6YX3DWT - 11196 tonsBuilt - 2011Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Ablianifirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9693068Call sign - 9HA4031DWT - 109999 tonsBuilt - 2015Flag - Valletta, Malta

STI Pridefirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9737747Call sign - V7IT8DWT - 74997 tonsBuilt - 2016Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Magnolia Statefirst time spotted around here, transiting out of Carquinez Strait, about to pass under the Benicia-Martinez Bridge near the Port of Martinez, CA, USA with a two tugs escort, Valor and Delta DeannaIMO - 9697997Call sign - KGNQDWT - 49076 tonsBuilt - 2016Flag - USA

Manta Melekformerly, King Cotton, first time spotted around here, transiting into Carquinez Strait, as spotted across from the heights of Benicia State Recreation Area passing the Port of Crockett, CA, USAIMO - 9536856Call sign - V7A4860DWT - 33,622 tonsBuilt - 2011Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Aston traderfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Crockett, CA, USA as spotted across from the heights of Benicia State Recreation AreaIMO - 9808675Call sign - DUJLDWT - 39486 tonsBuilt - 2017Flag - Manilla, Philippines

Rising Sunfirst time spotted around here, transiting out of the Carquinez Strait, about to cross Hellas Eagle, as spotted across from the Benicia Fishing PierIMO - 9700574Call sign - 3ERF8DWT - 32,900 tonsBuilt - 2014Flag - Panama

Hellas Eaglefirst time spotted around here, transiting into Carquinez Strait as spotted across from the Benicia Fishing Pier, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9772826Call sign - DWT - 44452 tonsBuilt - 2016Flag - Malta

Sonangol Huilafirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9575565Call sign - C6ZB9DWT- 157871 tonsBuilt - 2012Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Dong-A Themisnew ship, first time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9694189Call sign - 3EPK7DWT - 49997 tonsBuilt - 2015Flag - Panama

NCC Hijazfirst time spotted around here, transiting out of the Carquinez Strait, as spotted across from the 9th Street Park, Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9299886Call sign - HZAHDWT - 45956 tonsBuilt - 2005Flag - Saudia Arabia

Thundercatformerly, Ocean Lady, first time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9388730Call sign - V7A4328DWT - 108942 tonsBuilt - 2008Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Violet Acefirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9395630Call sign - C6XG3DWT - 13370 tonsBuilt - 2011Flag - Nassau, Bahamas

Champion Conceptfirst time around here, spotted transiting into the Carquinez Strait, after passing under the Benicia-Martinez Bridge near the Port of Martinez, CA, USAIMO - 9272204Call sign - V7VW4DWT - 47171 tonsBuilt - 2005Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

ECO Marina Del Reyfirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9798349Call sign - V7A2018DWT - 50267 tonsBuilt - 2019Flag - Majuro, Marshall Islands

Washingtonformerly, Liberty Bay, back again, transiting Carquinez Strait with a two tug escort, heading for the Port of Benicia, CA, USA IMO - 9642083 Call sign - KLBODWT - 115,000 tonsBuilt - 2014Flag - Prince William Sound, AK, U.S.A

Violandofirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9429285Call sign - SVAU5DWT - 164,764 tonsBuilt - 2009Flag - GreeceGreek ship name lesson for today

Trans Future 5first time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USA moving carsIMO - 9326079Call sign - 3EDA4DWT - 14,906 tonsBuilt - 2005Flag - Panama

Altair Leaderback again, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USA moving cars IMO - 9539171Call sign - 7JJJBuilt - 2011Flag - Japan

Canofirst time spotted around here, moored at the Port of Benicia, CA, USAIMO - 9662332Call sign - 9HA3310DWT - 38,980 tonsBuilt - 2013Flag - Valletta, Malta