Suilven manoeuvres

Following on from my previous picture MV Suilven is seen manoeuvring by the pier. Apparently she berthed bow in at Stornoway and stern in at Ullapool - I assume this was operationally easier but I'm no maritime expert!

Being surplus to requirements in 1995 she was sold to Strait Shipping, for service between the North Island and South Island of New Zealand – for an interesting video of her operating in difficult conditions see www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10KuLTQWzU

In 2004, she moved to Fiji but by August 2012 was advertised for sale and expected to be sold as scrap. However in late 2012, it was reported that Ben Naidu, owner of Venu Shipping, had acquired the ship for refitting and further service in Fiji

However the old girl came to an undignified end, capsizing and sinking on approach to Suva Harbour in Fiji on November 24th 2015 (0200GMT). All crew and passengers were safe.see www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-34908416