The FAL1 line, operated by the shipping company CMA CGM, returned to Tanger Med Port Complex with LNG-powered vessels and a capacity of 23,000 TEU.
The reception of these mega-container ships required major preparations, including the reinforcement of the quay structure and fendering to support vessels exceeding 290,000 MT, the reinforcement of the mooring system using Shore Tension, and the raising of the gantries.
In order to help the ships’ captains familiarize themselves with the specificities of calling at Tanger Med Port Complex, simulated maneuvers were carried out on the TMMS “Tanger Med Marine Simulator”. Additionally, decision-support tools such as NCOS were used to predict meteorological and hydrographic conditions and determine favorable time slots for a scheduled vessel’s call, while PPUs (Pilot Portable Units) ensured instrumental precision during the vessel’s movement in narrow spaces.
