24 September 2025

Strange-Looking Vessels about to Dock

Not You Usual Ships About to Enter the Port of Cape Town

Looking out the window, from my bedroom in Arnhem, Milnerton, I've noticed three strange looking vessels docked just outside the Port of Cape Town. Probably due to the public 'Braai Day' holiday in South Africa today.

Not You Usual Ships Entering The Port of Cape Town

MAMOLA RELIANCE. Fire Fighting Vessel and is sailing under the flag of St Vincent Grenadines. Her length overall (LOA) is 80.03 meters and her width is 16.2 meters.


Not You Usual Ships Entering The Port of Cape Town

ARGEO VENTURE. A Research/Survey Vessel and is sailing under the flag of Bahamas . Its length overall (LOA) is 95 meters and its width is 19 metres.


Not You Usual Ships Entering The Port of Cape Town

FOREST 6. Deck Cargo Ship and is sailing under the flag of Hong Kong. Her length overall (LOA) is 133.7 meters and her width is 22 meters.

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  • Focal Length: 560mm (Images with Canon Extender 1.4x MIII)
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