Category Archives: Fishing

Norway Coasting

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Tim

The Ocean Countess heading northwards off the coast of Fedje, Norway at just around sunset. The bar was probably swinging with sun down drinking revelers who were all blissfully unaware of the black cloud gushing out of the funnel after … Continue reading →

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Blockade

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tim

Just in on the Navigation warnings satellite printer, a Blockade planned by French Fishermen, it reads, Quote “NAVAREA TWO 091/09 – DOVER STRAIT TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME A GROUP OF FRENCH FISHING VESSELS INTENDS TO BLOCKADE AND/OR HAMPER SHIPPING PROCEEDING IN … Continue reading →

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Fish supper

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Tim

While at anchor off the south coast of England we were fortunate to get one of those rare moments when the crew get to do a bit of fishing. It was a welcome break from the humdrum of short voyages … Continue reading →

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Fishing boat accidents

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Tim

About a month ago I did a post about the collision between the Doris and the fishing boat Skarbank, the Skarbank was cut in two by the force of the collision and the occupant lost, presumed dead. The Doris had … Continue reading →

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