The first trial run with the maximum permitted draught on the Western Scheldt at the port of Antwerp-Bruges was completed successfully with MSC Tessa entering the Belgian port with a draft of 16 meters, setting a new record.
“This draught is needed to continue receiving the very largest container ships in the future,” pointed out the port in a statement.
Therefore, it was agreed to conduct a series of trial runs in which the maximum draught is gradually increased to 16 metres. Increasing the...
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