Hi Allan

Nice pic and brings back many memories. Anna Dracopoulos, Katerina Dracopoulos and Empros were regulars on the Empros Lines East Med service to Ipswich. Other SD14s that come to mind at Ipswich are Niki and Kifangondo. Biggest vessels seen at Ipswich have been handy size bulkers...the 24073 dwt UBC Bremen being the largest . Longest vessel to call was quite recent...the Danzigergracht of Spliethoff at 157m l.o.a. Part loaded tankers of about 14-18000 dwt appear from time to time with biodiesel or molasses.

Ron

Hi Guys,

I never visited Ipswich very often, just called in when on a rare business trip, but was pleasantly surprised to see this one sitting there. I did not know Ipswich could take vessels this size.

Allan

IMO 7422764
93 DANGOTE STAR - 94 PETRA STAR - 96 CHIAN STAR - 99 SKUA
BU Alang 24.5.02 [TDD Shipbreakers]

Hello Allan
The Empros was a regular to Ipswich

Excellent work, Allan - I recall that the Angolan SD14's had occasionally loaded at Ipswich