MSC Sara Elena (2015)

MSC’s container ship MSC Sara Elena (IMO 9702261) inbound to the 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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