Port of Vitória set to receive vessels laden with 20% more cargo

As of this week, the Port of Vitória will start operating with vessels that a more loaded than before. This is because test maneuvers with such vessels were approved by the Navy, after the draft of the port’s 8km canal was increased, as well as that of the turning basin and the berths.

Maneuvers

According to the Infrastructure and Operations director at CODESA, João Cunhalima, the tests will be divided into three stages. The first, next week, will consist of four outbound maneuvers and another four inbound, for drafts between 10.67m and 11.50m. The director also informed that two vessels are already confirmed for the tests, which will have two Pilots on board, in each vessel.

The second and third stages will also have eight maneuvers each, in and out, for drafts between 11.50m and 12m and between 12m and 12.50m, respectively. In total there will be 24 maneuvers: 12 outbound and 12 inbound ships with greater cargo capacity.  This increased capacity is expected to represent a 20% increase in cargo handling capacity for the port. In other words, vessels may arrive or leave the Port of Vitória with 20% more cargo.

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