The “Porto Baratti” tug has just received a line from the bow of the “Morning Laura”, entering the port.
The 232-meter PCTC (pure car/truck carrier), built in 2010, has a capacity of 8011 CEU (car-equivalent units). For a better idea of this kind of ships you may visit one of them on the shipping company's website.
The “Piero Neri” tug at the stern of the ship, where is clearly visible the car carrier's huge main ramp.
External links: Car Carriers (Wikipedia) - Visit a ship (Eukor)
See also: Piero Neri
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That thing is massive and you're photos give us an interesting close-up of how the tugs interact and connect with such vessels.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe how really big those ships are.
ReplyDeleteThe tug boat really reinforces the size of the vessel. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat's one strong little tug boat.
ReplyDeleteLooooove these shots!
ReplyDeleteLove these shots VP. They are great!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a big ship!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how can a small boat like that pull such a giant of the sea...
ReplyDeleteChe bestione, con un nome così dolce! Ciao, Arianna
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh, life on the water. Heavenly!
ReplyDeleteThe tugboats are so brave.
ReplyDeleteNow that's massive!
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