Loch Alainn goes round the back of Cape Jacaranda as she heads into Hunterston on 29/1/09 with Warrior III on the stern. The masts of Ayton Cross and Svitzer Mallaig can just be seen on the far side. Picture by ClydeNavalGazing correspondent Neil Robertson.
Coaster Wilson Ghent at Hunterston 28 January 2009. The Maltese registered vessel is new to me and would appear to be significantly smaller than the usual visitors. Her destination is currently unknown.
A busy Railway Pier, Oban 24 January 2009. Caledonian Macbrayne's trio Eigg arriving at the Lismore slip, Isle of Mull at berth 1 and Lord of the Isles lowers a lifeboat at berth 2.
Western Ferries' Sound of Shuna takes some sea on service, passing Sound of Sanda and Apollo Eagle, 25 January 2009. The weather made for an interesting crossing!