The jackup barge Valaris 107when it departed Port Phillip twice in 5 months back in 2023/24.

A look back at the two tow outs of the Oil Rig decommissioning jackup barge Valaris 107when it departed Port Phillip heads for Bass Strait and the Gippsland coast where several oil rigs are being decommisioned. Taken in June 2023 and again in October 2024 the barge is still on site in the Bass Strait oil field in May 2026. Ship spotting at Point Lonsdale and other water activities by Wally on Water.

The dive support vessel Southern Nova and three ship pass Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.
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The dive support vessel Southern Nova and three ship pass Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.

Yanmar Powered Generator No Longer Runs
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Yanmar Powered Generator No Longer Runs

Ship off the Coast of Bribie Island
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Ship off the Coast of Bribie Island

Inside the World's Rarest Tank | Mephisto A7V
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Inside the World's Rarest Tank | Mephisto A7V

Salvage of FSO Safer by SMIT Salvage
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Salvage of FSO Safer by SMIT Salvage

MV Matthew Finally Leaves Cork After €16 Million in Costs | 4K
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MV Matthew Finally Leaves Cork After €16 Million in Costs | 4K

Four ships come past Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. The weather and shipping schedule now OK.
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Four ships come past Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. The weather and shipping schedule now OK.

Pioneering Spirit removing the Shell Brent Delta topsides
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Pioneering Spirit removing the Shell Brent Delta topsides

The "Ride The Ducks" Disaster | Fascinating Horror
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The "Ride The Ducks" Disaster | Fascinating Horror

Jacket removal by Allseas' Pioneering Spirit - Ninian Northern
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Jacket removal by Allseas' Pioneering Spirit - Ninian Northern

How Offshore Rig Crews Survive a Storm 200 Miles From Shore
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How Offshore Rig Crews Survive a Storm 200 Miles From Shore

With a few ships passing through the heads of Port Phillip you may need a drink and snack for this!
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With a few ships passing through the heads of Port Phillip you may need a drink and snack for this!

Shipping movements at Port Phillip Heads seen from Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. 8/7/2026.
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Shipping movements at Port Phillip Heads seen from Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. 8/7/2026.

Incredible! Dump Truck 25ton Drive Back Uploading Landslide Overturned Bulldozer KOMATSU D58E Rescu…
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Incredible! Dump Truck 25ton Drive Back Uploading Landslide Overturned Bulldozer KOMATSU D58E Rescu…

The 10 Largest Container Shipping Companies in the World
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The 10 Largest Container Shipping Companies in the World

24 Most Terrifying Moments of Boats and Ships Launch Failures Caught on Camera
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24 Most Terrifying Moments of Boats and Ships Launch Failures Caught on Camera

The rain and shipping have not been kind so I went for a wander around Queenscliff , Victoria, Aust.
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The rain and shipping have not been kind so I went for a wander around Queenscliff , Victoria, Aust.

Allseas' Jacket lift system - the story (complete documentary)
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Allseas' Jacket lift system - the story (complete documentary)

A calm day at Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.  With a bulker, two containers ship & tanker pass
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A calm day at Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia. With a bulker, two containers ship & tanker pass

Day in the life of a Welsh Tugboat Captain - ship assist harbour towage, and life onboard!
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Day in the life of a Welsh Tugboat Captain - ship assist harbour towage, and life onboard!