MSC Sara Elena (2015)

MSC’s container ship MSC Sara Elena (IMO 9702261) inbound to the Oakland International Container Terminal, Port of Oakland, California. She was assisted by AmNav tugs Jamie Renea (IMO 9694323), Z-Three (IMO 9194153), and Z-Four (IMO 9194165).

This set of photos was taken from the San Francisco Bay Ferry on the journey back to San Francisco from Oakland.

MSC Sara Elena 1

MSC Sara Elena turning in the Oakland Inner Harbor Turning Basin (a.k.a. “Schnitzer’s” since the basin is off the Schnitzer Steel facility). Z-Three is at her port bow and Jamie Renea is off her port quarter. 2 August 2024.

MSC Sara Elena 2

Stern view of MSC Sara Elena. 2 August 2024.

Jamie Renea

Jamie Renea. 2 August 2024.

MSC Sara Elena 3

MSC Sara Elena with Z-Four. 2 August 2024.

Z-Four MSC Sara Elena

Z-Four alongside MSC Sara Elena. 2 August 2024.

MSC Sara Elena 4

MSC Sara Elena with Z-Four (starboard side) and Z-Three (port side). 2 August 2024.


Mahalo to @ship_spotting_oak_sfo (IG) for the tour and information about the Oakland waterfront and to Captain S.S.

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