AFON WEN

[Dennis Maccoy]

Afon Wen, from Middlesbrough/Paull in 2009, taking the barge Sarah S to sea this afternoon, bound for Szczecin.

[Patrick Hill]

Both arrived back at the Tees yesterday - they were just approaching the ROT as we arrived at 06:00. by 09:00 Afon wen was on her way to Hull.

I also noticed last night that she is now Cypriot, registered Limassol - and has possibly been since before I caught her at Paull with the piracy prevention on board. The p.o.r. is painted very small on the starboard quarter, she flies the Red duster and I haven't seen a Cypriot flag flying any time I have seen her.

EDIT - I've spotted the Cypriot flag now - on the small flag staff top of the wheelhouse - looks like it's about the size of a decent handkerchief and needs a very good wash!