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WHAT A FRIENDLY LUXURY YACHT

This morning our live webcams spotted the 43-metre luxury expedition motor yacht, Friendly Confines, inbound to the Barbican Landing Stage. The vessel, formerly known as

May 11, 2026 No Comments

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A REGAL VISITOR BACK IN THE SOUND

The MV Artania arrived this morning in the Sound and is Plymouth’s second cruise visitor of 2026. A regular visitor to the city, the luxury

May 10, 2026 No Comments

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SATURDAY TOUR OF THE DEVONPORT NAVAL HERITAGE CENTRE

The Devonport Naval Heritage Centre is open this Saturday, the 9th of May, from 10am to 3pm and is definitely a must-see if you are into model

May 6, 2026 No Comments

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During the first UK Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, we first noticed the deep fascination for images and news about Plymouth and the South West of England’s maritime shipping movements and sectors.

Throughout the lockdown and since, we have continued to build on the thousands of followers that enjoy our shipping images, blogs, and short videos that are shared across many platforms online.

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The Belgium navy frigate the BNS Leopold I outbound in the Sound this morning. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com contact@westwardshippingnews.com

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The German corvette FGS Oldenburg outbound in the Sound with the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup leading the way from @HMNBDevonport this morning.
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LEADING THE WAY THE OTTO SVERDRUP

Busy Monday morning for international visitors leaving the Sound with the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Otto Sverdrup leading the way from @HMNBDevonport

Never forgetting the indispensable role of @SercoGroup teams & police boats supporting and

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WHAT A FRIENDLY LUXURY YACHT

This morning our live webcams spotted the 43-metre luxury expedition motor yacht, Friendly Confines, inbound to the Barbican Landing Stage.

The vessel, formerly known as Copasetic, was launched in 2006, refitted in 2018, and can accommodate 12

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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Farewell to the MV Artania leaving the Sound this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com
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Farewell to the MV Artania leaving the Sound this evening. http://www.westwardshippingnews.com http://contactwestwardshippingnews.com

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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Look back gallery dated the 10th May 2025 and the super yacht the Ilona pictured at the Barbican Landing Stage. The Dutch built vessel can accommodate up to 18 guests in 6 staterooms, with 28 crew members.
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A REGAL VISITOR BACK IN THE SOUND

The MV Artania arrived this morning in the Sound and is Plymouth's second cruise visitor of 2026. A regular visitor to the city, the luxury vessel has now dropped anchor inside the breakwater.

The £125 million luxury cruise ship is run by

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THE REGAL MV ARTANIA ARRIVES TOMORROW

The MV Artania will be arriving at around 7am in the morning, and the second of Plymouth's cruise visitors of 2026.

A regular visitor to the city Westward Shipping News live webcams will be the first to capture the ship when it drops

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Kevin Kelway, BCAc @Rockhoppas ·

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I wish to thank those that voted Conservative and for me in Plymouth's show window Ward of St Peter & Waterfront, which includes our historic Barbican, Hoe, Millbay, and Stonehouse.

I said throughout the campaign that win or lose, I still live here on our beautiful

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