The Onne Multipurpose Terminal (OMT) achieved a historic milestone last week as it welcomed the Kota Carum, the largest vessel ever to berth at the Onne Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT).
The Singapore-flagged container ship, owned by Pacific International Lines (PIL), arrived at the OMT jetty at 10:30 a.m. and was successfully berthed within 20 minutes at berths 9 and 10. Measuring 301.43 meters in length, the Kota Carum boasts a capacity of 6,606 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs).
During its 55-hour port stay, the vessel is set to discharge 1,250 containers and load 1,619 containers, including export-bound cargo and empty containers—solidifying Onne’s growing status as a key hub for large-scale maritime trade in West Africa.
OMT’s Chief Operating Officer, Jim Stewart, hailed the event as a major achievement for both the terminal and Nigeria’s broader maritime sector.
“We are incredibly honoured to receive the largest vessel to ever berth at Onne,” Stewart said during a reception held to welcome the ship. “This milestone, following the arrival of the Kota Cempaka last year, underscores our strategic investments in infrastructure and our commitment to operational excellence.”
The arrival of the Kota Carum marks a significant leap forward for OMT in its efforts to position itself as a leading port for international shipping in the region.
