MV Veesham Oak calls at Hamriya harbor, the largest ship the port ever handled

DP World, UAE Region’s Hamriya Port in Dubai recently received its largest general cargo ship, the MV Veesham Oak. The vessel, built in South Korea in 1984, is owned by Veesham Shipping Inc and has a 4,944 sq m deck with a holding capacity of 20,602 cubic meters, LW reports citing DP World.

At 156.24 meters long and 22 meters wide, the Panama-registered Veesham Oak is the largest ship to dock at Hamriya Port to date.

Special arrangements were made on the Wharf to help the cargo vessel dock at port, which is usually the preferred port of call for much smaller cargo ships and dhows.

The Hamriya port, which is located in Deira, off the northeastern coast of the city, plays a key role in facilitating non-containerised cargo movements between Dubai, Gulf ports and ports of East Africa. Food, automobile spare parts, and livestock comprise the bulk of trade through this port.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“Receiving and successfully servicing the Veesham Oak is a significant achievement for Hamriya Port, the smallest of DP World, UAE Region’s facilities. We commend the management of Hamriya Port for the efficient way in which they deployed their resources to handle this cargo vessel. This is a further demonstration of our commitment to delivering sustainable value to our customers through operational innovation.”