MSC Maria Saveria sails to Felixstowe from Valencia. 14th September 2017

MSC Maria Saveria is one of the first ships to take the three island design to hold more capacity but keeping increased visibility. MSC Maria Saveria was built in 2011 and was one of the largest container ships afloat but over the next 2 years she dropped down the world's largest list.

After a busy morning of arrivals and departures the pilot headed out to the Sunk Pilot Station where he embarks the Maria Saveria bound for Felixstowe 6. Once onboard he requests two Svitzer tugs for berthing, first outside the harbour to make fast starboard  of centre aft and the second inside the harbour bow to bow.

With a draft of 13.6 metres she would be battling the still gusting winds. Svitzer Shotley leaves the harbour to be the first tug, Svitzer Deben finishes taking fresh water on Ro-Ro 3 they begin to head towards the Beach End to make fast centre lead forward for a port swing then back-up to Berth 6, portside to.