‘Rocket ship’s’ crew change

Press, 19 July 1983, Page 22

‘Rocket ship’s’ crew change

Crew members of a Russian factory fishing vessel berthed at Lyttelton will be replaced this week when a large Soviet fish carrier arrives at port.

The Soyuz-5, a 2690-ton stern trawler, locally known as the “rocket ship” because she has the same name as rockets in the Soviet space programme, has been berthed at No. 1 breastwork for some time undergoing a survey. (“Soyuz” means union.)

Her crew will be replaced when the fish carrier Zaoaykalye arrives at Lyttelton from Russia tomorrow. The Zabavkalye, a 6009-ton ice-strength-

ened vessel, is scheduled to stay at port until Friday. After her stay at port, the Zabaykalye is expected to take on some fish from Soviet vessels before returning to Russia. Since late last year the Russians have made several crew changes at Lyttelton. They are usually on a larger scale than this one and involve a chartered cruise ship carrying enough fishermen to replace the crews of three fishing vessels. ARRIVALS Holmdale (9 a.m.), 911, Chathams (U.M.S.). Coastal Trader (midday), 6736, Auckland (S.C.N.Z.). Forum New Zealand (4 p.m.), 6266, Brisbane (S.C.N.Z.). DEPARTURES Kuaka (3 p.m.), 16,221, Nelson (U.M.S.). Coastal Trader (7.30 p.m.), 6736, Dunedin (S.C.N.Z.). EXPECTED ARRIVALS Ilya Michnikov, Russia, today (6 a.m.). Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, today (7 a.m.). Coastal Trader, Dndn, tomorrow. Eagle Arrow, Auck, tomorrow. Nedlloyd Marseilles, Wgtn, tomorrow. Calliope Maru, Wgtn, tomorrow. Zabaykalye, Russia, tomorrow. PROJECTED’ DEPARTURES Forum New Zealand, Nap, today (3 p.m.). Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, today (4.30 p.m.). Coastal Trader, Auck, tomorrow. Spirit of Free Enterprise, Wgtn, July 21. Eagle Arrow, Nap, July 21. VESSELS IN PORT Forum New Zealand, Cashin Quay No. 3. Soyuz-5, breastwork. Holmdale, No. 7 East.