Archive for January, 2010
UASC YANBU
Submitted by Ship of the Day Blog
Today we have the recently delivered UASC Yanbu (IMO: 9415844, Port of Registry: Monrovia, Liberia) as the Ship of the Day. The UASC Yanbu is the second of three vessels ordered by D. Oltmann Reederei. She was built by Hyundai Heavy, Korea and delivered in december 2009. She is [...]
What Off Season?
Submitted by Sail Southern California - Sailing Blog
Ahh Yes! Another “Winter” has settled in, here on the Southern California coast. Sure it’s not as warm out as the Summer. But it’s not cold either. And this year, so far, there have only been a few days one could classify as chilly. I know what I’m [...]
Sea Lemons
Submitted by Racing Yacht Management Blog
A picture of a Sea Lemon (marseniopsis mollis) a kind of Mollusc as the shell is internal.
We collect them to go into the aquarium where they are used to address the question
We kept our animals in enormous aquariums until we needed them for research. One of the research questions [...]
All dressed up with no where to go – Leopard Seals..
Submitted by Racing Yacht Management Blog
Lep in Ryder Bay with Leonie behind (my playground) this was taken on the way back from a trip to Lagoon.
This is a picture by Paul Nicklen of a Lep that was one of the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
Leps are the bain of our [...]
Skua Survey
Submitted by Racing Yacht Management Blog
I went with Matt Von Tersch (in photo with helmet on) the Bonner Lab Manager to do a Skua survey. During the Skua nesting season he does surveys in the ASPA – Antarctic Special Protected Area and the point once a week. The survey is done to monitor breeding [...]
What the Rig?
Submitted by Messing About in Sailboats Blog
Unique Rigging, originally uploaded by krash63.
I had to a double-take when I saw this shot. Not sure what this rig is called or what he benefits would be. It’s not a schooner rig as the foremast would be shorter. Maybe its easier to single-hand. One of the early [...]
Sailing Photo Of the Day - Scandinavian Cruiser 20
Submitted by Messing About in Sailboats Blog
Scandinavian Cruiser 20, originally uploaded by nispeterlorentzen.
Rating 4.00 out of 5
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Mel at work
Submitted by Racing Yacht Management Blog
This is Mel at a girlie evening we had in December. During the day she is hard at work at the Bonner Lab as a marine biologist. She spends a lot of time diving and in the aquarium looking after all the animals. She is a beautiful singer and [...]
COSCO OCEANIA
Submitted by Ship of the Day Blog
The Cosco Oceania (IMO: 9334923, Port of Registry: Hong Kong) is one of Cosco’s most recent newbuildings. This 10,000 teu container ship was delivered in April 2008 at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co.Ltd, China. The ship is 348 meters long, 45.6 meters wide and has a deadweight tonnage [...]
Fur Seals
Submitted by Racing Yacht Management Blog
This is a fur seal there is one at anchorage at the moment. They are pretty agressive and can move faster than a person running so best to stay clear as a bite from one will result in being sent north.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Song For Friday For Geoff Holt: Queen - We Are The Champions
Submitted by Messing About in Sailboats Blog
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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