Maiden call of MSC Palak arrives at Felixstowe very light 15th August 2016

New build MSC Palak arrives at Felixstowe very light from her last port of Antwerp. With a draft of only just 8.8 metres at the stern and just 5.5 metres at the bow. The pilot ordered one tug to be fast on centre lead aft but the bow struggled after the port swing so the pilot ordered a second tug after a failed attempt to berth. Svitzer Shotley was made fast on he starboard shoulder to push the bow towards the berth. A second attempt was made but it was the stern was heading towards the quay to fast so the tugs pulled her away for another attempt for berthing.