SeapixOnlineDisplaying 2 of 12183 A heavily laden GSL KITHIRA (2009/IMO 9407885/52726gt/65937dwt/5301 TEU/ ex-BERNADETTE, CHOAPA TRADER, CSAV RIO DE JANEIRO, MEDONDRA), piloted by my friend, Auckland pilot Peter Willyams, arrived in Auckland early this afternoon from Brisbane. Seen here, she rounds North Head, making an impressive sight with not many container slots empty and pulling a draft of 12.5m, close to chart datum. The electric tug SPARKY approached to assist berthing. GSL KITHIRA is operated by Maersk A/S of Denmark, managed by ConChart Commercial Inc of Greece and owned by China Merchants Bank. Carrying the funnel of Technomar Shipping of The Phillipines. Keywords: containerships; container ships; containers; ship; ships; shipping; tugs; towboats; towage; auckland; new zealand; nz | 
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