MUSCAT: A container ship named after the Sultanate of Oman docked at the container terminal facilities of Hutchison Ports Sohar on its maiden visit to Oman last week.
MV ESL Oman – part of the fleet of UAE-based liner shipping company ESL – called at Hutchison Ports Sohar as part of the CMX (Cosmos) service connecting the Port of Sohar with major ports in China, Singapore, UAE and Malaysia.
Hutchison Ports Sohar CEO Anacin Kum joined senior port executives and shipping agency representatives in a quayside ceremony to welcome the ship’s Master on the first-ever call by the cargo vessel proudly bearing the legend ‘Oman’ on its exterior.
“This milestone proudly honours the rich heritage and maritime legacy of the Sultanate, reflects the strong commitment of ESL to Oman and dedication to serve this market through Sohar, the country's gateway. M/V ESL Oman will sail the ports worldwide with the name of the Sultanate,” Kum added in a post.
The 276-metre-long ESL Oman, flying the flag of Portugal, is currently en route to Port Klang (Malaysia) on the next leg of its voyage.
With a network of over 70 offices across 29 countries, ESL connects communities and businesses across the dynamic regions of Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and Red Sea, and Africa. ESL operates an annual capacity of around 700,000 TEU and calls at 60 terminals weekly.
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