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Trader Joe was sitting on the wrong end of the platform but there was method to his madness. This way he could keep a watchful eye on the Blue Jays trying to get in on the action.
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Survivor Class Group 'B' (Up to 300 Survivors)
Place of Build Stellendam, The Netherlands
Vessel Type Purpose Built ERRV
Year Built 2007
Port of Registry Aberdeen
Flag UK
Call Sign D5BM9
Safety Standby
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length Overall 48.20 Metres
Beam 11.00 Metres
Rescue Draft 4.25 Metres
Net Registered Tonnage 255
Gross Registered Tonnage 851
Freeboard at Rescue Zone 1.60 Metres
MACHINERY & PROPULSION
Main Propulsion Number 1
Main Propulsion Power Source ABC 6DZC 1000
Main Propulsion Type Fixed Pitch Propeller
Total Propulsive Power 1325 kW @ 1000rpm
Side Thrusters Number 1
Side Thrusters Type Retractable azimuth / bow thruster
Side Thruster Power Source Diesel Electric
Side Thruster Output Power 300 kW
Rudders Single Spade
Rescue Craft No 1 Type 15 man - VOS 635 FRB
Fuel Consumption at Max Speed Approx.4.7 tonnes per day @ 13knots
Fuel Consumption at Economic Speed Approx. 2.7 tonne per day @ 9 knots
Fuel Consumption in standby mode Approx. 0.5 tonne
Rescue Craft No 2 Type 15 man - VOS 635 FRB
Emergency Helicopter Winching Area
ACCOMMODATION
Crew Accommodation 10 Single Cabins + 2 Double Cabins
Total Crew Accommodation Capacity 14 Berths
Number of Seats (Survivors) 110
Number of Bunks (Survivors) 20
www.vroon.nl/Files/VesselParticulars/VOS%20TRADER20190826...
Mapped with NIK Collection Color EFEX pro 4 in Photoshop and corrected with Lightroom.
Après son remorquage, dimanche 7 décembre 2025 par le Sapeur, de la baie de Douarnenez, où il a laissé une de ses ancres, au mouillage sur un coffre en baie de Roscanvel, le vieux remorqueur World Trader a rejoint le quai ouest du cinquième bassin du port de Brest, lundi 8 décembre, vers 21 heures. Un transfert effectué dans le cadre de la procédure " port refuge ".
Ce mardi 9 décembre, les services de l'état, entre autres le centre de sécurité des navires (CSN), le commandant et son adjoint ont poursuivi les vérifications sur le navire, la sécurité de celui-ci et de son équipage étant préservés.
Les investigations ont fait apparaître un niveau très limité en eau douce et en vivres à bord. L'inspection réalisé par le CSN permettra de déterminer si d'autres déficiences sont relevées.
A bord, la situation semble se compliquer même si les services de l'état indiquent que " les conditions de vie essentielles sont respectées".
Sur leur navire amarré au quai du cinquième bassin du port de commerce, les marins du "World Trader" commencent à trouver le temps long. D'autant que l'ambiance entre le commandant espagnol, les cinq marins vénézuéliens et les deux marins ukrainiens n'est visiblement " pas au beau fixe". Ces derniers sont en effet accusés par leur collègues d'être responsable de la situation du vieux remorqueur, qui ne dispose ni d'argent, ni d'assureur.
After being towed on Sunday, December 7, 2025, by the tugboat Sapeur from Douarnenez Bay, where it had left one of its anchors, to a mooring buoy in Roscanvel Bay, the old tugboat World Trader reached the west quay of the fifth basin in the port of Brest on Monday, December 8, around 9:00 p.m. This transfer was carried out as part of the "port of refuge" procedure.
On Tuesday, December 9, government services, including the Ship Safety Center (CSN), the captain, and his deputy continued their checks on the vessel, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.
The investigations revealed very limited levels of fresh water and provisions on board. The inspection carried out by the CSN will determine if any other deficiencies are found.
On board, the situation appears to be deteriorating, even though government services indicate that "essential living conditions are being met." On their ship, moored at the quayside of the fifth basin in the commercial port, the sailors of the "World Trader" are starting to find the time dragging. Especially since the atmosphere between the Spanish captain, the five Venezuelan sailors, and the two Ukrainian sailors is clearly "not good." The latter are, in fact, being accused by their colleagues of being responsible for the situation of the old tugboat, which has neither money nor insurance.
"Getting There is All the Fun". sponsored by Trader Joe's and built by Phoenix Decorating Company.
Winner of the Craftsman Trophy for outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact
over 55 feet in length.
I didn't get pictures of this, but the train at the front of the float was able to rise 35 feet into the air.
Well done to my Flickr friend 'tentontipper' and his father for their superb restoration of this 1964 Thames Trader tipper- converted to 6x4 by AWD of Camberley.
All Wheel Drive Ltd used only the Trader cab, engine, gearbox and front axle in this conversion- the chassis rails, transfer box and rear axles were all of their own design.
At the border town of Ollague, one of the first persons travellers encounter as they enter Chile from Bolivia is this young lady and her fast-food stall selling soft drinks and deep fried pastry things that promised more than they delivered.
On the day of my visit, it seemed she’d turned up for work in her underwear. She was quite keen to be photographed and I should have stuck with the full frontal approach, but wanted to include the FCAB locos shunting back and forth.
So here we are, squashed up in a hot tin hut under the desert sun, testing (and failing) with my very rudimentary Spanish, and with my reputation fast disappearing down the track along with the locos.
Ollague on the Chilean Bolivian border.
December 2024 © David Hill
- Well, Admiral Motti... I must say I'm pleased, considering you opened your account today and managed to collect all white Imperial cards within one hour.
- Thank you, my Lord! I was trading away all rebel cards to achieve this as soon as possible!
- Good.
Not too sure about this one myself, but hey... I'm always looking to mix things up with different styles... :)
A cheery smile from a trader in his hygiene food safety hat selling food in a street market. During Ramadan, the early evening markets were hectic, selling prepared food that local people took home to be eaten after sunset.
Dhaka old town, Bangladesh.
March 2025. © David Hill
Thames Trader chassis cab
Seen at the 2024 Kettering Vintage Rally & Steam Fayre at Cranford, Northamptonshire
Seaside Grog: A drink reminiscent of the seaside villages of sailors long gone, with hints of honey and spices, bright citrus, spiced and 151 rums