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Port Call in Malta

Port Call in Malta

After passing some ship plumes (well visible in measurements!) in a highly frequented area of the Mediterranean, we reached Malta yesterday. According to Napoleon, the Grand Port of Valletta is one of the most beautiful harbours of the world. And, yes, it became obvious to us seafarers why he said so: Arriving by ship in…

By Eva Pfannerstill 28. June 2017 0

Offshore!

Offshore!

We left the port of La-seyne-sur-mer in the evening of June 24th, headed to Malta. Before departure, every box, every instrument and everything else had to be tied down tightly; even the laboratory containers got strapped down in addition to their welding to the deck! We soon understood why this was necessary, as the ship…

By Eva Pfannerstill 26. June 2017 0