Draught record of 16 m broken at Port of Antwerp-Bruges by MSC Tessa

The first trial run of the maximum permitted draught on the Western Scheldt has been successfully carried out by the MSC Tessa at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges with a draught of 16 m.

It was the latest in a series of six trial runs where the draught was increased from 15.7 m to 16 m, which is needed for the port to continue receiving the largest container ships.

By increasing the authorized draught to 16 m, vessels calling the Port of Antwerp-Bruges will be able to significantly increase cargo capacity with the potential to yield +/- 1,000 teu.