Vsl tour 26 Jan - Maersk Charlotte
we were being cordinally invited by Maersk to their vsl.
panorama shot from the vsl down.
it was less busier than TPT.
we were being cordinally invited by Maersk to their vsl.
this was the 3rd time been to PSA. 2nd time on board a vsl. 1st time going to pasir panjang (PPT). previously was at tanjong pagar (TPT).
it wasn't a large one - 6000 plus teus. i wish i could on board its largest 1 though.
but Emma maersk is no longer the largest.
anyway it was another eye-opener for me ;)
anyway it was another eye-opener for me ;)
panorama shot from the vsl down.
it was less busier than TPT.
perhaps due to the economy.
loading & unloading in progress
clip of the unloading process
designated "parking lots" with crane for containers
loading & unloading in progress
clip of the unloading process
designated "parking lots" with crane for containers
containers (DC/RF) awaiting for loading
saw that terrible dent.
wonder how much does the insurance co needs to pay out
the blue vsl is the 1 we are going to board.
getting closer. . .
saw that terrible dent.
wonder how much does the insurance co needs to pay out
the blue vsl is the 1 we are going to board.
getting closer. . .
and finally we reached.
staircase up to vsl.
staircase up to vsl.
coming sown was a little challenging cos my feet were cramped before i reached the ground.
listening to the Captain attentively.
he was a Danish.
group pic.
listening to the Captain attentively.
he was a Danish.
group pic.
as usual, i looked damn ugly.
oh ya! we need to wore the helmet for safety purposes.
if only we had a full gear on, we might be able to go to the container area.
control room.
what if 1 button was being accidentally switch on?
the place where the captain works.
oh ya! we need to wore the helmet for safety purposes.
if only we had a full gear on, we might be able to go to the container area.
control room.
what if 1 button was being accidentally switch on?
the place where the captain works.
this is also where he review the loading planner given by the planner.
a container can be easily located by entering its number.
the engine room!
closer view.
the kitchen.
we were all surprised cos it was spick & span.
and it looks like a resturant kitchen!
the cake mixer.
dinning room
a container can be easily located by entering its number.
the engine room!
closer view.
the kitchen.
we were all surprised cos it was spick & span.
and it looks like a resturant kitchen!
the cake mixer.
dinning room
the layout of the food was so professionally done - looks like a resturant's salad bar
the guy was a steward.
do they need a stewardess? hahahaha
last pic before departing.
p/s: had also seen their recreation rooms/ sick bay/ food storage room etc. also had gained more knowledge from the Captain. climbing 6 stories high of steep staircases. could feel my heart pounding after we reached the highest. i wonder how the lift looks like. Sad to say, it was not operating. but the door looks exactly like any other room doors.
overall, it was an enriching & wonderful experience. once again, it has rekindled my passion in the shipping industry :)
the guy was a steward.
do they need a stewardess? hahahaha
last pic before departing.
p/s: had also seen their recreation rooms/ sick bay/ food storage room etc. also had gained more knowledge from the Captain. climbing 6 stories high of steep staircases. could feel my heart pounding after we reached the highest. i wonder how the lift looks like. Sad to say, it was not operating. but the door looks exactly like any other room doors.
overall, it was an enriching & wonderful experience. once again, it has rekindled my passion in the shipping industry :)
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