- P&O Maritime Logistics has secured a contract to build two vessels to support Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) growing export requirements.
- The vessels, designed by Wartsila Ship Design, will be built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Limited in China, and once completed, will operate in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
- The vessels will maximise cargo lift, whilst also meeting the unique environmental requirements and ensuring that the communities on the river are not impacted by the ships’ operations.
Dubai-based P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) has secured a contract to build two vessels to support Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) growing export requirements, reports Sea Wanderer.
The vessels, designed by Wartsila Ship Design, will be built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Limited in China. Following completion, the units will operate in Papua New Guinea (PNG) principally between Kiunga in the Western Province and Port Moresby.
Operations at PNG
POML currently operates ten vessels in PNG, nine of which are operated in support of OTML’s operations and the OK Tedi Development Foundation.
Of its nine vessels, four are used to ship copper concentrate from Kiunga in the Western Province via the Fly River to Port Moresby for export.
Unique environmental requirements
The fit-out and design of the existing vessels, as well as the bulk and container carrier newbuilds, have been optimized to operate on the Fly River.
The vessels will maximize cargo lift, whilst also meeting the ‘unique’ environmental requirements and ensuring that the communities on the river are not impacted by the ships’ operations.
Growth of local economy
Robert Desai, Chief Commercial Officer said, “P&O Maritime Logistics has been operating in PNG for over 30 years. During this time, we have consistently invested in growth – towards our operations and supporting our client’s important work for the PNG economy, as well as towards the communities in which we operate.”
“This contract reflects our robust safety and operational track-record, and the value and quality of our operations in PNG. We look forward to contributing to future projects in PNG and continuing to invest in the growth of the local economy,” he concluded.
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Source: Sea Wanderer
