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Port of Oakland docks its biggest ship ever, the 19,200-TEU MSC Anna
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THE biggest ship ever to dock at the Port of Oakland - the 19,200-TEU MSC Anna - has tied up at the Oakland International Container Terminal on the Oakland Estuary to collect empty containers.
"We've spent years, and millions of dollars keeping ahead of the pace of trade and the size of ships," said Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. "We're ready for the MSC Anna and we'll welcome her back any time."
The arrival is gratifying for Oakland, which has growth aspirations despite recent cargo volume declines from the coronavirus pandemic. The MSC Anna is bigger than the 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin that came to Oakland in 2016.
Over the past decade, the port has dredged waterways and raised container cranes to receive megaships. The largest cargo vessels anywhere in North America arrive in Oakland daily.
San Francisco Bar Pilots said they've undertaken extensive planning with the port and MSC to prepare for the arrival of the MSC Anna. Pilots navigate ships in and out of San Francisco Bay and guide them to ports.
Said Bar Pilots Association president Joseph Long: "The San Francisco Bay is one of the most challenging pilotage grounds in the world and safely piloting these huge ships requires expertise and significant training.
"The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of the global supply chain to our region's economy. We are pleased to continue our tradition of safety and service to support this vital part of the infrastructure," said Capt Long said.
Preparations for the MSC Anna included computer simulations at the Cal State Maritime Academy in Vallejo. The simulations contributed to a better understanding of navigational demands created by megaships, he said.
"We've spent years, and millions of dollars keeping ahead of the pace of trade and the size of ships," said Port of Oakland executive director Danny Wan. "We're ready for the MSC Anna and we'll welcome her back any time."
The arrival is gratifying for Oakland, which has growth aspirations despite recent cargo volume declines from the coronavirus pandemic. The MSC Anna is bigger than the 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin that came to Oakland in 2016.
Over the past decade, the port has dredged waterways and raised container cranes to receive megaships. The largest cargo vessels anywhere in North America arrive in Oakland daily.
San Francisco Bar Pilots said they've undertaken extensive planning with the port and MSC to prepare for the arrival of the MSC Anna. Pilots navigate ships in and out of San Francisco Bay and guide them to ports.
Said Bar Pilots Association president Joseph Long: "The San Francisco Bay is one of the most challenging pilotage grounds in the world and safely piloting these huge ships requires expertise and significant training.
"The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the importance of the global supply chain to our region's economy. We are pleased to continue our tradition of safety and service to support this vital part of the infrastructure," said Capt Long said.
Preparations for the MSC Anna included computer simulations at the Cal State Maritime Academy in Vallejo. The simulations contributed to a better understanding of navigational demands created by megaships, he said.