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THE Nigerian Ports Authority has said that the biggest container vessel to ever berthed at any Nigerian port at Onne, Rivers State.
Realnews reports that the Maerskline Stardelhorn vessel with Length overall of 300 meters, the width of 48 meters was received at the Federal Ocean Terminal, FOT, Onne in Rivers State on Saturday, August 15.
The vessel, which has a capacity of 9,971 (TEUs) is a flagship from Singapore.
The vessel, which was brought in from Fairway Bouy Bonny with the aid of three Tugboats operated by three of the NPA’s pilots, was received by Alhasssan Abubakar, manager of the Onne Ports.
The NPA has expressed its delight that the landmark arrival of the biggest gearless Maerskline vessel at the Onne Ports “is a result of management’s determination to improve the patronage of the Eastern Ports.”
“It is an indication of the fact that the Eastern Ports are equipped to receive all manner of vessels and an expansion of the options of consignees in the Eastern and northern parts of the country.
“The Management of the NPA congratulates its team at the Onne Ports,” a statement signed by Jatto A. Adams, general manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, NPA, said.
According to him, “Management also appreciates all stakeholders at the Onne Ports for their cooperation towards seeing that the vessel berthed safely without any challenge.
“The Authority assures of its commitment to ensuring that all ports locations in Nigeria work at their optimal capacity and the repositioning of Nigerian ports as the hub in the sub-region.”
Aug. 16, 2020 | 16:55
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