Triton breaks away from Felixstowe with two Svitzer tugs. 24th October 2017

The Triton departs Felixstowe Berth 7 with assistance of 2 Svitzer tugs for her next port of Hamburg. The tugs leave the tug pontoon and paddles up to the top of Trinity Quay. Svitzer Sky takes the centre lead aft while the Svitzer Deben takes the centre lead forward. 

The pilot onboard was in the training seat under supervision of @rascalmaster.  As the tugs were made fast and move out into position to pull the Triton away from the berth. Last of the lines let go, the pilot begins with an easy lift off from the tugs, steadily increasing the power of the tugs to bring her into the channel. 

The pilot comes ahead on the main engine as the tugs still with weight on their lines. Once the Triton has picked a knot or two, the pilot gets the Deben to come in to let go while the Sky is held for the 90deg Beach End out of the harbour.