FleetPro chose the UK port for its deep, clear and well facilitated berths as well as its competitive rates
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Rebecca Lambert |
Miami-based passenger ship management company FleetPro is docking two of its vessels – Ocean Atlantic and Ocean Endeavour – at Portland Port in the UK while it carries out refit work to the sister ships over the next few weeks.
Ocean Atlantic was the first to arrive at Portland. At 139.5m long and 12,798GT, she has a lower berth capacity of 460 passengers and 300 crew. Sister ship, Ocean Endeavour, arrived shortly after and was positioned alongside the berth with the Atlantic doubled banked against her.
The Endeavour was the first to undergo refit work, while at the same time acting as a base for the crews manning both ships. The refit is now nearing completion with Endeavour expected to leave some time towards the end of April.
Both vessels are being accommodated on Queen’s Pier, which has multiple deep water berths with depths ranging from 7.6m to 8.8m.
“FleetPro chose Portland due to our competitive rates in addition to our deep, clear and well facilitated berths,” said Ian McQuade, the general manager of commercial activities at the port. “Our aim is for continued growth in this sector as I believe we can offer a cost-effective solution for ship owners.”