Coaster Mornes pays her first visit to Hunterston for some time, (Aasheim was running the route to Manisty in her absence), to pick up a load of South African coal. Poor evening for photography, I'm afraid!
"Survey vessel" Semper Vigilo in Clyde Marina 05 August 2008. I cannot find much information on her, however she looks very similar to the ex Strathclyde Police Launch Semper Vigil II, retired in 1992. Anyone know any more?
Caledonian Macbrayne's Saturn unloadingat berth 2, Ardrossan 12:16 04 August 2008. The services between Ardrossan and Arran were delayed due to low (spring) tides, Caledonian Isles should have been in berth 1, loading for departure at 12:30. She did not berth until 12:35!
Coastworks' Regis II lies alongside Argyll Workboats' Seahorse II in Clyde Marina 04 August 2008. Regis 2 is described as a " A road transportable, Damen built Mini Cat 1000 dredge tender and survey launch". More details can be found here.
Dutch registered coaster John Paul K. allows FPV Minna to pass 03 August 2008. There is still apparently some dubiety whether the coaster had full clearance to head upsteam!