Timelapse Youtube Video : The 400 m long APL TEMASEK was inbound this morning to RWG (Rotterdam World Gateway ) terminals at Maasvlakte-2 in Port of Rotterdam. We were assisted by 2 Boluda tugs and the KRVE boatmen.
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN – A touch of Fog
With technology and sensors located all around Port of Rotterdam, we can still be surprised by deteriorating weather conditions. In this case the visibility deteriorated on departure of the 400 m long ULCS CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. It was decided to carry on, in close communication with other pilots, VTS and an excellent bridge team.
ULCS THALASSA AXIA inbound to Europoort
The 368m long THALASSA AXIA was incoming to Amazonehaven ECT DDE berth at 14,8 m draft. We were assisted by the tugs PANTHER and SCHELDE and the KRVE Boatmen.
A summer night shift
Tropical temperatures are finally here and that turns sailing into cruising in Port of Rotterdam. Shifting the feeder CALISTO at 9 pm, just before sunset provides the right summernight mood.
Bye bye MS ROTTERDAM
Today at sunrise, MS ROTTERDAM entered Port of Rotterdam for the last time. She has been sold to Fred Olsen and will be renamed. This ships was the sixth Holland America Lines ship to have the name ROTTERDAM.
Incoming Cobelfret Ferry to Brittaniëhaven
A good end of a night shift is an inbound Cobelfret car ferry to the Brittaniëhaven , Cobelfret Terminal. In this case the PALATINE arrived at Maascenter pilot station just before 06:00 . Just before arrival at her berth she passed the Calandbridge, which is a vital traffic link in the A15 highway to the Europoort area.
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Underwater Construction Operations in the Maaschannel
In order to facilitate the landing of a power cable from the Northsea wind farms to the Port of Rotterdam, today the MV MPI ADVENTURE is doing underwater operations just outside the breakwaters.
ULCS ONE EAGLE underway to Europoort at deep draft
The 366 m long ULCS ONE EAGLE entered Europoort at deep draft. She backed into the Amazonehaven underway to ECT DDE terminal .
Timelapse clip of inbound tanker to Shell terminal Europoort
Today the 186 m long tanker TOWER BRIDGE was inbound to Petroleumharbour 4, Shell berth 101. We were assisted by two Boluda tugs, the Hudson and Rebel and the Rotterdam Boatmen. Job well done by ship’s crew and all involved.
Early morning contours of a great port city
