Record draft achieved at the Port of Felixstowe.

The MSC Elenoire has set a record as the deepest draught container vessel to visit the UK, arriving at the Port of Felixstowe with a draught of 17.1 meters. Operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company, it came from Tanjung Pelapas, Malaysia. With the rise of mega-max vessels in the Europe-Asia trade, marine access is crucial for efficiency and reliability. Felixstowe's approach channel was deepened to 16.0 meters in 2023, making it capable of handling 17-meter vessels, while its berths can accommodate ships up to 24,000 TEU. The MSC Elenoire is part of the 2M Griffin service, connecting multiple global ports.