Jewel of Muscat

Voyage - Final Leg

• Capt Saleh thanks his Malaysian hosts.
• Vincent Wee gets some help with his traditional headgear.
• Ajaz Al Zadjali ready for sea again.
• Zakariya Al Saadi of Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is sailing the final leg.
• Blue skies for Jewel's departure.
• Construction Director Tom Vosmer is on board for the historic final leg.
• Capt Saleh Al Jabri takes command.
• Goodbye Port Klang!
• Jewel casts off.
• Jewel gets underway.
• Said Al Tarshi is interviewed by Omani TV.
• Dr. Tom Vosmer speaking to National Geographic film-maker Mike Lithgow.
• Fair winds and safe travels to the Jewel of Muscat.
• Jewel weaves her way among the ships of Port Klang.
• A 21st century merchant vessel, capable of carrying thousands of containers.
• High clouds and calm seas in the evening.
• New crew members: Dr. Tom Vosmer, Zakariya Al Saadi, and Ananda Kumar
• No wind at all in the sails.
• An island that we seemed unable to pass.
• Discussing strategy in the afternoon heat.
• Said Al Tarshi and Yahya Al Faraji measure canvas.
• Hussein Al Raisi fixes leather to the forestay.
• Wind in the sails at last.
• Kitchen detail at work.
• Mike Lithgow hooks Jewel’s Malaysian escort ship PX-23.
• Sajid Valappil with fresh fish given to Jewel by the crew of PX-23.
• Crew members doing maintenance work as the ship is towed.
• Captain Saleh and crew members pay a visit to Malaysian escort vessel PX 19
• Luca Belfioretti and Alessandro Ghidoni
• Filmmaker Michael Lithgow
• Eric Staples and Robert Jackson
• Sailing on brisk winds at last.
• Sajid Valappil at the helm.
• Dinner being served at anchor off Palau Pisang Islands
• Our last sunset at sea
• A controller at Singapore's Port Control Centre helps guide Jewel in to harbour.
• The high tech control centre keeps ships safe in one of the busiest ports in the world.
• Jewel of Muscat comes into view.
• Two tugs are helping her into port.
• The crew are delighted to be here
• There’s a real sense of achievement.
• For construction director Tom Vosmer it’s a dream come true.
• Last minute adjustments for the big entrance.
• Jewel looks in fine shape after her five-month voyage.
• Not far to go now.
• Jewel is all decked out for her big day.
• With the ship under tow it’s easy going for the crew
• But Captain Saleh is watching over things.
• Time for crew photos.
• National Geographic are here to film the arrival.
• Jewel passes Singapore’s vast container port.
• On the last stretch Jewel hoists her sail.
• Fireboats salute Jewel as she leaves the main sea lane.
• It’s time to lower the sail for the last time.
• Singapore skyscrapers dwarf Jewel.
• A huge crowd is waiting for her.
• Jewel enters Keppel Bay Marina…..
• where a warm welcome awaits her.
• Jewel turns towards her berth.
• The tugs edge her round.
• The lines are cast ashore.
• And Jewel has made it!
• The celebrations begin!
• It’s an emotional moment.
• Omani dancers welcome the crew at the quayside
• The dancers lead the crew ashore.
• Capt Saleh leads an ecstatic crew.
• H.E Sayyid Badr and H.E Zainaul Abidin Rasheed welcome Capt Saleh and the crew.
• A special greeting for Tom Vosmer, the “father of the ship”.
• A dancing Chinese dragon leads the way.
• The President of Singapore H.E S R Nathan and H.H. Sayyid Harib Bin Thuwainy Al-Said, representative of H.M. Sultan Qaboos Bin S
• President Nathan makes a welcome speech.
• A beaming Capt Saleh listens to the speech.
• H.E. Sayyid Badr Secretary General of the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs listens to the speech.
• George Yeo, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs listens to the speech.
• H.H. Sayyid Harib Bin Thuwainy Al-Said thanks his hosts.
• Capt Saleh speaks.
• He speaks with passion about Jewel.
• Jewel of Muscat is formally handed over as a gift to the people of Singapore from Oman.
• Jewel of Muscat is formally handed over as a gift to the people of Singapore from Oman.
• President Nathan makes a presentation in return.
• A surprise for Capt. Saleh – his son is here!
• The formal ceremonies are over.
• Tom Vosmer is interviewed by the media.
• Everyone wants to interview Captain Saleh.
• Jewel’s crew with President Nathan and H.H Sayyid Harib Bin Thuwainy Al-Said.
• The crew's first glimpse of the Singapore harbour--the busiest in the world.
• A happy crew during the passage through Singapore harbour.
• Tom Vosmer reunites with crew members from earlier legs, Geoffery Dobbs and Tuanie Ismail.
• Alessandro Ghidoni enjoys the final approach to Singapore harbour.
• Captain Saleh Al Jabri and Zakariya Al Saadi celebrate our arrival.
• A traditional fireboat salute in Singapore.
• First Mate Khamis Al Hamdani, a proud day for Oman.
• Her job complete, the sails are lowered for the final time on Jewel of Muscat.
• The Jewel of Muscat inches toward the waiting crowd.
• Omani dancers and singers welcome the Jewel as it docks.
• The crew makes its way to the welcoming ceremonies.
• Tom Vosmer, Father of the Ship
• Jewel of Muscat in her new home
• H.E Sayyid Badr and Foreign Minister George Yeo sign an agreement, officially gifting Jewel to Singapore.
• Secretary General Sayyid Badr and Foreign Minister George Yeo shake hands, completing the handover of Jewel.
• Sayyid Badr and Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo after signing the transfer agreement.
• It's all smiles at the table of Omani and Singaporean diplomats.
• Foreign Minister George Yeo gives a heartfelt address to everyone involved in the Jewel of Muscat project.
• Sayyid Badr expresses his thoughts and gratitude for the remarkable achievement.
• Captain Saleh's son observes the proceedings alongside Mohsin Albusaidi.
• The dancing begins
• Yahya Al Faraji joins in a traditional dance.
• And on it goes...
• Sayyid Badr joins in the fun.
• It's a night of celebration
• The Omani dance troupe arrives on the scene.
• The dancers keep the crowds entertained.
• One of the Omani dancers in mid-step.
• Profile of some of the Omani dancers.
• The troupe's bagpiper
• The dancing goes on and on.
• Jewel of Muscat in her new home.
• Capt Saleh and Dr Tom Vosmer admire the Tang Treasure at a specially arranged viewing.
• Capt Saleh with the treasure carried by the very ship on which Jewel is based.
• One of the most valuable items – a decorated gold cup.
• The Tang Treasure also includes stunning pottery such as this ewer.
• The green glaze is distinctive and beautiful.
• In total the Tang Treasure includes more than 60,000 items – including the jars it was shipped in.
• The treasure is carefully stored at a secret location until it can all be restored and displayed.
• The Jewel of Muscat crew is welcomed by Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as they get off the plane in Muscat.
• A hero's welcome for Capt Saleh al Jabri and his crew.
• Ahmed bin Yusuf al Harthy, Under-Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Diplomatic Affairs congratulates Captain Saleh.
• Said al Tarshi is glad to be home.
• Escorted by diplomats and the press, the crew heads to the VIP lounge at Seeb Airport.
• The press is waiting...
• A traditional Omani welcome complete with garlands of flowers.
• Lead shipwright Babu Sankaran greets Capt. Saleh.
• Family and friends are thrilled to have their loved ones back.
• A model Jewel is raised in celebration.
• Capt. Saleh reunited with his youngest son.
• Said al Tarshi is reunited with his family.
• Yahya al Faraji meets the family of Said al Tarshi.
• Ahmed al Balushi is glad to be home.
• Khamis al Hamdani is reunited with his family.
• It's an emotional moment…..
• but some are a bit camera shy.
• The final photo call - the crew and representatives of Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A very happy crew realises there’s only minutes to go now.
• Jewel looks just fine in her new home.
• Guests gather for a Gala dinner to celebrate the successful completion of the Jewel of Muscat project.
• The guests of honour at the Gala included H.E Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs.
• Ibtihal al Zedjali, presenter of the Gala.
• The poet Mohammed ali al Nahari delivers the first recitation.
• Samah Al Balushi delivers the second poem honouring Jewel of Muscat
• H.E Sayyid Badr, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks and congratulates all involved.
• H.E Zainul Rasheed, Senior minister for Foreign Affairs, Singapore talks of the many achievements of the project.
• The representative of Oman LNG receives a certificate of appreciation for their support of the project.
• The representative of Oman Shipping Company receives a certificate of appreciation for their support of the project.
• Mohammed Al Eissa of Oman Sail receives a certificate of appreciation for his work on the project.
• Eric Staples, Documentation Manager, receives a certificate of appreciation for his work on the project.
• Simon Gallimore, Media Director receives a certificate of appreciation for his work on the project.
• The representative of Galfar receives a certificate of appreciation for their support of the project.
• Helen Kirkbride, project administrator, receives a certificate of appreciation for her work for Jewel of Muscat..
• H.E Zainul Rasheed exchanges gifts with H.E.Yusuf Bin Alawi
• Saleh Al Jabri Captain of the Jewel receives a commemorative gift.