A large container vessel carrying 566 containers berthed at the Onne Port in Rivers state bearing a Singapore flag and christened “KOTA CEMPAKA” with International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 9638965.
An elated Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello Koko described the development as the result of the agency’s commitment and investment in channel navigability and security in the country’s eastern ports.
Mohammed Bello Koko, in a terse statement said that the Onne Port Complex has yet again demonstrated its capacity and readiness for large ship calls with the successful berthing of the vessel with Length over All (LOA) of 300 Meters.
Bello-Koko said “this is a confirmation of the capacity and readiness of Eastern Ports for vessel traffic. This also shows that our investments in channel navigability and security are yielding results. We will sustain our advocacy for the patronage of the Eastern Ports”
“Coming after berthing earlier of vessel “Maersk Stadelhorn” also measuring 300 Meters LOA and “MV Lady Jane” with 295 Meters LOA , this development shows Onne Port is poised to sustain its growing fortunes.”
