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MAJESTIC MAERSK: World's Largest Ship sighting up close at the Port of Felixstowe

22/10/2013

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PictureMajestic Maersk berthed at the Port of Felixstowe
On October 7th 2013, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester took the decision to visit the viewing point at the Port of Felixstowe to see the world’s largest ship, Majestic Maersk during her rare visit into the United Kingdom.

He was joined on the visit by Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester who had visited Harry that weekend in Southampton where Harry is now studying at University.

From Southampton they travelled over 180 miles to the Port of Felixstowe. Unfortunately due to numerous hold ups due to accidents on the roads they did not arrive in time to see the Majestic Maersk arrive as planned.

Harry and Gavin left Southampton at approximately 08:00 and arrived at the viewing point at the Port of Felixstowe at approximately 14:00. 

The 399 meter long Majestic Maersk was originally scheduled to arrive at 14:00 but arrived somewhat earlier. Upon her arrival she was accompanied by a number of tug boats to aid her docking and to welcome her to the Port of Felixstowe for the first time.

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After more than 180 miles and close to six hours of travelling, we arrive at the Port of Felixstowe, Britain's Premier Port to see the world's largest ship, Majestic Maersk
The viewing point area and car park was quite busy upon their arrival, but not as busy as had been predicted which was a relief.

From the viewing point and beach they had the good view of the Majestic Maersk berthed at the Port of Felixstowe’s Berths 8&9, located at the southern end of the port.
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On-lookers gather at the viewing point in Felixstowe to see the world's largest ship, Majestic Maersk
Whilst on the beach Harry took the opportunity to have a photograph taken with his especially assigned drawing of the first 18,000 TEU Triple-E class vessels from Maersk Line, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller.
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester with his especially assigned drawing of the first Triple-E class vessel Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, together with Gavin Pamment, Chief Photograpehr, Dream Designs Colchester
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After this they took a short walk together along the beach to get a better view of the Majestic Maersk and captured some more photographs of the gigantic vessel. All seven of the ship-to-shore gantry cranes at Berth 8&9 where working on the vessel.
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Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester and Majestic Maersk at the Port of Felixstowe
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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Majestic Maersk at the Port of Felixstowe
Having taken plenty of photographs of the Majestic Maersk they left the viewing point at the Port of Felixstowe and took the last minute decision to visit Tomline House to see if one of Harry’s contacts Debbie Coe, Customer Relations Manager, Port of Felixstowe was available.

Dream Designs Colchester had previously worked closely with the Port of Felixstowe in 2012 and organised a visit to the Port of Felixstowe on February 28th 2012, when Debbie Coe took Harry and his parents on a guided tour of the entire port. Due to the arrival of the Majestic Maersk and the anticipated media coverage around it, we were not expecting Debbie to be available.
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Majestic Maersk berthed alongside Berths 8&9 at the Port of Felixstowe
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Majestic Maersk at the Port of Felixstowe
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Majestic Maersk at the Port of Felixstowe
To their surprise Debbie agreed to meet Harry and Gavin and they were kindly asked to wait 10 minutes and shortly after Debbie came to greet them both in the reception of Tomline House at the Port of Felixstowe. She was very surprised to hear that both Harry and Gavin had traveled all the way from Southampton to see the ship.

Harry and Gavin were both very surprised when Debbie offered to take them into the Port of Felixstowe and alongside the Majestic Maersk in Berths 8&9 to see the vessel up close from the quayside. Of course they were delighted to accept this very kind invitation!
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Majestic Maersk viewed upon entering Berths 8&9 at the Port of Felixstowe
They had to wait quite some time before they were able to be taken into the Port of Felixstowe, but this was understandable. At approximately 17:00 Debbie met Harry and Gavin again in Tomline House and gave them each a pass to enter the Port of Felixstowe. (Luckily they had both got their passports!)

Exiting Tomline House into the car park Debbie drove them over to the security gates to enter Berths 8&9, where their security passes where checked before entering.

Debbie then began to drive over to the quayside at Berths 8&9 and stop in front of the bow of the Majestic Maersk to allow Harry and Gavin to take some photographs. The sheer size of the vessel was overwhelming, especially with the newly designed bow!
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Majestic Maersk up close alongside Berths 8&9 at the Port of Felixstowe
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The gigantic rounded bow of Majestic Maersk design for more container capacity
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Seven ship-to-shore gantry cranes towering over the Majestic Maersk
Passing the stern of the vessel Debbie once again parked the vehicle and allowed Harry and Gavin again to capture some more photographs and watch the activity taking place right along the 730 meter quay of Berths 8&9.

The stern of the vessel was truly vast in size, with containers stacked 10 high on deck and with a width of 59 meters the vessel appeared exceptionally large.
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An impressive view of the stern of Majestic Maersk and the quayside at Berths 8&9 with seven ship-to-shore gantry cranes loading and unloading containers from the vessel
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Container operations at Berths 8&9 at the Port of Felixstowe alongside Majestic Maersk
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Majestic Maersk twin funnels towering high above the quayside and containers on board
Debbie then drove back along Berths 8&9 next to Majestic Maersk to allow Harry and Gavin to capture more photographs, stopping at the bow again, before heading back to TomLine House where Harry and Gavin handed in passes and thanked Debbie for being so kind.
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“ As many of you will know our decision to journey from Southampton to the Port of Felixstowe was a very last minute, but we believed this was an opportunity not to be missed! Seeing the world's largest ship Majestic Maersk berthed at the Port of Felixstowe was certainly an impressive sight!

He added:

" I would like to take this opportunity to extend my greatest appreciation and thanks to Debbie Coe, Customer Relations Manager, Port of Felixstowe for being so kind and escorting both Gavin and I into Berths 8&9 to view the Majestic Maersk up close from the quayside. It was a truly wonderful surprise!

VISIT OUR NEW 'OCTOBER 7TH 2013' PAGE TO VIEW EVEN MORE PHOTOS OF MAJESTIC MAERSK!

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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester

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