Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal, in the port of Freetown, recently welcomed the M/V Captain Panagis on its maiden call to the city.
The vessel, a bulk carrier with a length of 199m docked at the port on the 18thย of September amidst a flurry of activity and marked a significant event for both the port, NSBT and the shipโs crew.
The arrival of the M/V Captain Panagis signals the ongoing development and importance of NSBT in Freetown as a key trading hub in Sierra Leone.
Carrying cargo of bagged rice,ย the vessel’s visit is expected to contribute positively to the local economy. The NSBT team have now completed discharging 13,000mt.
The occasion was marked with a welcome reception and plaque presentation to the captain of M/V Captain Panagis by NSBT General Manager, Siamba Kamara and Nectar Groupโs Chief Executive Officer, James Luther. The M/V Captain Panagis’ maiden call represents not just a single voyage, but also the strengthening trade ties and growing prominence of Freetown on the international maritime map.
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โข Bulk Terminal with Three Operational Berths
โข Bulk & Break-bulk Discharging
โข Weighbridge Services
โข Long & Short-term Storage Facilities
โข Quayside Bagging Facilities
โข Consolidated Cargo Management
โข Modern Facilities
โข Integrated Digital Terminal Management Systems
โข Global Expertise
As the port continues to modernise and expand its capabilities, it looks forward to welcoming more vessels like the M/V Captain Panagis, fostering economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of Sierra Leone.
To find out more about Nectarโs comprehensive bulk handling equipment and NSBT tailored discharging solutions; connect with a Nectar Group expert.
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