27 July 2009
MUSCAT -- Port of Salalah received the maiden call of the Maersk Line vessel the Estelle Maersk which is amongst the largest container vessels in the world. With a length of 397 metres the Estelle is the largest container vessel to ever visit Salalah. With a carrying capacity of over 11,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Container Equivalent Units) the Estelle Maersk is the first PS Class Vessel to call at Salalah. A total capacity of 13,500 TEU is also possible when containers are not fully loaded. At 56 metres wide the Estelle is able to carry containers along 22 rows and has a depth of 30 metres and a dead weight of 156,907 tonnes.
Despite its mammoth size the Estelle requires a crew of only 13 to operate it during its long haul ocean travel. PS class vessels are noted not just for being amongst the largest and most technologically advanced container vessels sailing the oceans but also for being the most environmentally friendly vessels ever built. The Estelle Maersk will be calling at Salalah during its Asia and Europe service via the Suez Canal. Bas Hokke, Chief Operating Officer of Port of Salalah, said "All of us at Port of Salalah are extremely pleased to welcome the first PS class vessel to call at Salalah.
The Port of Salalah is built specifically to handle the world's largest vessels and we are proud that Maersk Line who is the largest container line in the world has chosen Salalah as a port of call for its premier vessel. The Estelle Maersk can aptly be named the jewel since they were first designed we have been hoping to see a PS Class vessel call at Salalah and the maiden call of this mega vessel is a testament to the importance of Salalah as a world class port and to the strong relationship between Maersk Line and Port of Salalah. The call of the Estelle Maersk will serve to strengthen that relationship and provide both entities with new business opportunities."
Ali Raza Gul, Assistant General Manager Operations for Oman, Maersk Line said: "The Port of Salalah's fifth and sixth berths were designed with the PS Class vessel as the model so to finally see a PS vessel berthed in Salalah is a great achievement and a culmination of efforts from people across the region and I congratulate all those at Maersk Line, Port of Salalah and APM Terminals who have made this historic call possible." Bas Hokke, the Port's Chief Operating Officer, hosted a welcome reception to mark the vessel's maiden call. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, senior executives from Port of Salalah and Maersk Line and representatives from AP Moller Terminals, the managers of Port of Salalah.
MUSCAT -- Port of Salalah received the maiden call of the Maersk Line vessel the Estelle Maersk which is amongst the largest container vessels in the world. With a length of 397 metres the Estelle is the largest container vessel to ever visit Salalah. With a carrying capacity of over 11,000 TEU (Twenty Foot Container Equivalent Units) the Estelle Maersk is the first PS Class Vessel to call at Salalah. A total capacity of 13,500 TEU is also possible when containers are not fully loaded. At 56 metres wide the Estelle is able to carry containers along 22 rows and has a depth of 30 metres and a dead weight of 156,907 tonnes.
Despite its mammoth size the Estelle requires a crew of only 13 to operate it during its long haul ocean travel. PS class vessels are noted not just for being amongst the largest and most technologically advanced container vessels sailing the oceans but also for being the most environmentally friendly vessels ever built. The Estelle Maersk will be calling at Salalah during its Asia and Europe service via the Suez Canal. Bas Hokke, Chief Operating Officer of Port of Salalah, said "All of us at Port of Salalah are extremely pleased to welcome the first PS class vessel to call at Salalah.
The Port of Salalah is built specifically to handle the world's largest vessels and we are proud that Maersk Line who is the largest container line in the world has chosen Salalah as a port of call for its premier vessel. The Estelle Maersk can aptly be named the jewel since they were first designed we have been hoping to see a PS Class vessel call at Salalah and the maiden call of this mega vessel is a testament to the importance of Salalah as a world class port and to the strong relationship between Maersk Line and Port of Salalah. The call of the Estelle Maersk will serve to strengthen that relationship and provide both entities with new business opportunities."
Ali Raza Gul, Assistant General Manager Operations for Oman, Maersk Line said: "The Port of Salalah's fifth and sixth berths were designed with the PS Class vessel as the model so to finally see a PS vessel berthed in Salalah is a great achievement and a culmination of efforts from people across the region and I congratulate all those at Maersk Line, Port of Salalah and APM Terminals who have made this historic call possible." Bas Hokke, the Port's Chief Operating Officer, hosted a welcome reception to mark the vessel's maiden call. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, senior executives from Port of Salalah and Maersk Line and representatives from AP Moller Terminals, the managers of Port of Salalah.
By Staff Reporter
© Oman Daily Observer 2009
