Multipurpose Terminal Hosts 6,606-Foot Capacity Vessel In Onne

A maritime operator, the Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) in Rivers State, has successfully hosted a 6,606-foot equivalent unit vessel, Kota Carum.
The OMT in a statement explained that the vessel is the largest ever to berth at the Onne Federal Ocean Terminal in Rivers State.
The statement further explained that the milestone event  underscored OMT’s growing prominence as a hub for large-scale maritime trade in West Africa.
According to the statement, the vessel, which flies Singaporean flag, is owned by Pacific International Lines, one of Asia’s leading shipping companies.
“The mega container vessel, measuring an impressive 301.43 meters in length overall, arrived at the OMT jetty utilising berths 9 and 10. Boasting a capacity of 6,606 TEUs, Kota Carum is a major addition to the line of large vessels now calling at Onne Port.
“During its 55-hour port stay, the vessel will discharge 1,250 containers and load 1,619 containers, including export-bound cargo and empty containers.
“We are honoured to receive the largest vessel to ever berth at Onne. Following the arrival of the Kota Cempaka last year, this achievement reflects our continued growth, our strategic investments in terminal infrastructure, and our unwavering commitment to operational excellence”, the statement explained.
The release emphasised that OMT’s ongoing modernisation efforts, including the acquisition of additional state-of-the-art cranes, have significantly enhanced cargo-handling capabilities and reduced vessel turnaround time.

Corlins Walter