Berthing at Butterworth Bulk Carriers Terminal # 1
MV HERAKLIA
LOA – 224.5 M DRAFT – F 6.89M / A 8.38
GRT – 32342 TONS
ENGINE – SUMITOMO
SULZER 6RND 76M
HERAKLIA at anchorage position of 167 deg. x 1.67 of NBCT,
proceeding slowly to BCT for berthing. Courses varies applied to aim for Ferry
Channel. Courses varies during passing Ferry Channel ( 168 – 172 deg) to
maintain the position in the channel at controllable speed. Used three 3 tugs (
Goldlion – Forward, Bertam – midst and Kantan Mesra – Aft). Proceeding at
slowest speed with courses of 175 – 180 deg to berth. HERAKLIA rested nicely on the BCT berth. 1st line
was the headline followed by aft spring.
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