J3576 : The 'Laax' at Belfast

taken 2 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

The 'Laax' at Belfast
The 'Laax' at Belfast
229m (82,265 DWT) Marshall Islands flagged bulk carrier 'Laax' LinkExternal link discharging coal from Turkey at Belfast.

A first import from Turkey appears to be another result of the ongoing war in Ukraine as I assume the coal is for Kilroot Power Station. As reported by the BBC at LinkExternal link , permission had to be granted for the power station to import from countries other than Russia. Images at LinkExternal link give an indication of the volumes of coal previously imported from Russia.
Stormont Wharf, Belfast

Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks. The wharf was constructed 1956-62 by Charles Brand & Son, to provide a total lineal quayage of 580 metres; this was further extended by an additional 250 metres which was completed in 2009. Stormont Wharf is now one of the longest deep water quays in Ireland.

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Date Taken
Friday, 13 May, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 18 May, 2022
Geographical Context
Coastal  City, Town centre  Industry  Docks, Harbours 
Place (from Tags)
Stormont Wharf  Belfast 
Primary Subject of Photo
Ship 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 3524 7604 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.8671N 5:54.4425W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 3531 7583
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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Bulk Carrier  Bulk Carriers  Belfast  Belfast Harbour  Coal  Stormont Wharf  Ship  Shipping  Cargo Ships 

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