Onne Seaport Receives The Biggest Ship To Ever Call At Any Nigerian Port

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Saturday, August 15, received the biggest vessel to ever call at any
Nigerian port at the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne in Rivers State.

NPA spokesman, Jatto Adams disclosed in a statement, that Maersk Line Stardelhorn vessel with length overall of 300 metres and width of 48 metres berthed at 4:20pm.

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It was brought in from Bonny Fairway Bouy Bonny with the aid of three tugboats operated by NPA’s pilots and received by Onne Ports manager Alhassan Abubakar.

The vessel, which has a capacity of 9,971(TEUs), is a flagship from Singapore.

They also disclosed that the development was indication that the Eastern ports were equipped to receive all manner of vessels.

Mr Adams’ statement read in part;
“The authority is delighted to state that the landmark arrival of the biggest gearless Maersk Line vessel at the Onne Ports is a result of management’s determination to improve the patronage of the Eastern Ports.

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“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.

“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.”