Ghana Marine Pilots have successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container vessels, the MSC Diletta, at Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3.

The 400-meter-long vessel arrived from Vizhinjam, India, and was safely docked at 10:55 a.m on April 22, 2025, setting a new record for the largest ship ever received at Ghana's ports.

The complex maneuver was expertly executed by a team of seasoned pilots; Captain Fredrick Eshun, Captain Bernard Kuwornu, Capt. Nathan Quaye, Captain Eyram Amegashie, Captain Frank Annan, and Pilot Daniel Nii Armah Attoh. Their seamless coordination, alongside the ship’s crew, tug operators, and the port’s mooring team, ensured the vessel’s safe arrival and berthing.

Piloting ultra-large container vessels requires exceptional skill, precise teamwork, and acute situational awareness. Every movement during the berthing operation was carefully calculated, with real-time adjustments to perfectly align the massive vessel with the dock.

The mooring team also played a crucial role, providing final position guidance as the vessel came alongside.

Captain Mercurio of the MSC Diletta expressed profound gratitude to the Ghanaian pilots for their professionalism and the smooth handling of the operation.

The successful berthing was supervised by Capt. Bramuel Tawiah, Harbour Master of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), marking another milestone achievement for Ghana’s growing maritime industry.







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