The Onne Port Complex of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), over the weekend berthed a container vessel, MV KOTA CEMPAKA, with Length over All (LOA) of 300 metres.
According to industry players, the berthing of the vessel has again demonstrated NPA’s capacity and readiness to berth large ships in the nation’s seaports.
Before now, the Onne Port, had successfully berthed Maersk Stadelhorn measuring 300 Meters LOA and MV Lady Jane with 295 Meters LOA.
The vessel christened “KOTA CEMPAKA” with International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 9638965 that sailed under the flag of Singapore came into Onne Port with 566 laden containers.
Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-KoKo, said the development showed that Onne Port is poised to sustain its growing fortunes.
He explained that NPA will sustain its advocacy for the patronage of the Eastern Ports.
“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”
“Also, coming after the berthing of Maersk Stadelhorn also measuring 300 Meters LOA and MV Lady Jane with 295 Meters LOA , this development showed that Onne Port is poised to sustain its growing fortunes,” he said.
