Maldives State Shipping (MSS) has signed an agreement for the acquisition for MSS Opal; the company’s latest inclusion to its fleet.
MSS said it is acquiring the new vessel with the aim of bridging the cargo-shipment gap between Addu City harbor and international harbors. The company reported that the vessel will used for cargo transportation between Addu City and international destinations. The vessel would make frequent transits at Male’ harbor before heading to Addu City, and carry containerized goods from Male’ directly as well.
The company reports its newest inclusion has the capacity of 105 containers and comes with a crane to shift them. The container capacity is inclusive of 20 reefer containers as well.
MSS further said that the in-vessel crane would facilitate easy unloading of goods to Addu port even if the harbor lacks its cranes.
MSS was established in 2020 with the aim of expanding the country’s shipping industry, and till date has five operational vessels in its fleet.