Kenya: Port of Mombasa welcomed MT Nord Harmony and strengthened its position as a key regional maritime hub. It is a high-value petroleum vessel that docked at the Shimanzi Oil Terminal (SOT) to discharge V-Power petroleum products.
MT Nord Harmony was safely navigated through the busy Kilindini Channel with the assistance of powerful tugboats before berthing at SOT. According to the inward cargo manifest, the vessel is expected to discharge 7,629 metric tonnes of petroleum products for the local market and a 13,272 metric tonnes for transit markets. The total cargo handled counts to 20,901 metric tonnes.
Arrival of the vessel Harmony indicates the growing capacity of Mombasa Port to safely and efficiently handle the large petroleum vessels. It will support the domestic energy need of Kenya and the regional supply chains too.
Vessel MT Nord Harmony is one of the four oil tankers that is expected to be handled at the Port of Mombasa over the next two weeks. It highlights the continued importance of the facility in supporting petroleum distribution across the East Africa.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s maritime ambitions are also advancing on Lake Victoria. Where the construction of a new ferry has reached its final stages.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KPA – Capt. William Ruto led a delegation to the Kenya Shipyard Limited in Kisumu to inspect the ongoing ferry construction. The team was welcomed by the KSL Head of Production – Brig. Peter Muthungu who provided an update on work completion, ongoing fabrication activities and the expected delivery schedule.
The group of delegation toured several sections of the shipyard, inspected the vessel and engaged with engineers who are supervising the construction. Capt. Ruto appreciated the technical team for maintaining high standards and professionalism. He described the project as evidence of growing ability of Kenya in designing and constructing sophisticated maritime assets at local level.
Capt. Ruto said that the ferry represents a critical investment in regional connectivity, trade and long-term Blue Economy development of Kenya.
Once completed, the vessel is expected to improve the mobility across Lake Victoria. It will strengthen connections between lakeside communities and will facilitate the movement of passengers and cargo.
It will also support regional trade, create economic opportunities and contribute to the growth of communities that depend on the lake for transport and commerce. The developments made at Port of Mombasa and Kisumu reflects broader efforts of Kenya to expand maritime infrastructure, strengthen trade networks and unlock the economic potential of its waterways.