Got a good soaking during a downpour while photographing the bulker from the deck of the Shields ferry this afternoon, sods law saw glorious sunshine appearing shortly afterwards of course. The bulker was arriving from Setubal

OCCITAN PAUILLAC alongside at Riverside Quay 30/08/2025. Photo by Richard Athey.

Built as: YAHUA No.1
Yard: Nantong Nikka SB Co, Nantong
Year: 2008
IMO: 9483451
Names: 2008 WESTERN WAVE - 2009 FRANZISKA BOLTEN - 202x OCCITAN PAUILLAC
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Fate: Still in service
Data courtesy of Miramar