Video

HUGE 400m Container ship requiring 4th tug when navigating out of Port of Southampton


published on 13 November 2025 -  1300 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Port of Southampton UK". Originally published on 2025-10-20.
Experience the sheer power and precision of port operations as a 400-metre container ship — one of the largest vessels to visit the Port of Southampton — requires a fourth tugboat to safely dock. Captured in stunning 4K drone footage, this video highlights the incredible teamwork between pilots and tugs as they guide this giant into position.


📍 Location: Port of Southampton, UK

🚢 Vessel Type: Ultra Large Container Ship (400m class)

⚓ Tugboats: Four assisting tugs

🎥 Filmed in: 4K Ultra HD Drone

Watch as the tugs demonstrate precision handling and raw power — a perfect display of modern maritime engineering at work.
If you’re fascinated by container ships, harbour operations, or drone footage of shipping giants, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more incredible videos from Southampton’s busy port.



🌐 More footage and maritime photography: www.portofsouthampton.co.uk

#ContainerShip #Tugboats #PortOfSouthampton #SouthamptonPort #DroneFootage #4KDrone #ShipSpotting #Maritime #ShippingIndustry #CargoShip #UltraLargeContainerShip #Harbour #Southampton #GlobalTrade #MaritimePhotography #PortOperations
400m container ship, tugboats, port of southampton, ultra large container ship, ship docking, tug maneuver, maritime operations, drone footage 4k, cargo ships, shipping industry, harbour tugs, port logistics, ship arrival, southampton harbour, drone video, maritime drone
What's your opinion on this?
Login or register to write comments and join the discussion!
Read more...

Video Warsash Maritime Academy: a history of change

published on 24 May 2022

From Stoneham to St Mary's, discover how Warsash Maritime Academy has evolved over the decades - and how our heritage and values have steered generations of cadets into successful careers.
For more information about Warsash Maritime Academy, visit http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/home.aspx

0

Video History: Pilot Cutter (1953)

published on 18 May 2020

Southampton, Hampshire. Various shots of Trinity House pilot cutter "Penda". M/S pilot's bridge. M/S as Second Officer Harry Goddard leaves the bridge and walks along the deck to his cabin. He takes his cap off, sits down at a table and looks at an album. C/U of his collection of matchbox labels. M/S Goddard sticking in more labels. C/U's Goddard and album. Various shots as he sticks in the labels. M/S of Pilot Knight and Captain Jolliff seated at desk. A waiter enters their cabin and...

0

Article Port of Southampton holds naming ceremony for pilot launch Mayflower

published on 25 May 2022

ABP’s Port of Southampton has officially named its brand-new pilot launch, Mayflower.

1

Article Winter Edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly published

published on 10 January 2023

The Winter 2023 edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly is out now!

0

Article Overview of documents concerning the COVID-19 pandemic by EMPA

published on 11 November 2020

The European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) has compiled a very good overview of current (and also country-specific) documents concerning the COVID-19 pandemic on its website. This page is updated regularly.

0

Article Contract Signing for MED-P16 between Med Marine and Haifa Marine Services

published on 16 November 2022

aifa Marine Services and Med Marine signed a contract for the construction of the new state-of-the-art vessel, MED-P16 class 16,5m 21 knots Pilot Boat.

0

Video Geneviève Béchard | The Digital Transformation of Canadian Hydrographic Offices

published on 25 November 2021

Full title: "The Digital Transformation of Canadian Hydrographic Offices, and the Corresponding Contributions to Seabed 2030 and Lakebed 2030"
Presented at the Lakebed 2030 Conference in 2021
Get involved at Lakebed2030.org

0

Video Harbour Pilot on his way

published on 28 June 2022

0