New vessel ‘MV Fly Valiant’ to service Ok Tedi

SHIPPING company P&O Maritime Logistics welcomed the second of its two newest vessels on Friday, to service Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) and its operations.
Head of P&O Maritime Logistics (Australia/PNG) John Connor said the vessel, MV Fly Valiant, was specifically designed to service OTML.
The vessel is 90-metres long, 23m in breadth and can carry up to 5,400 tonnes of cargo (deadweight).
“This new vessel was designed and built in partnership with Wartsila Ship Design and Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd, to maximise cargo lift, whilst also meeting the unique environmental requirements and ensuring that the communities on the river are not impacted by the ships’ operations,” Connor said.
“This ship, along with other ships of the P&O fleet, provides critical support to OTML and in doing so support the development and prosperity of PNG in particular, people of Western.
“Just as with our sister ship, P&O has used its long term Fly River expertise to best service the routes and to help with the movement of copper to the global market, while also providing logistics support for OTML.
“As a partner to Ok Tedi and a maritime industry leader, we have been uniquely placed to offer our insight into these vessels, ensuring they are fully equipped to navigate this challenging environment.”
OTML chief executive and managing director Musje Werror said: “For Ok Tedi, we are proud to have P&O as a partner in operating our shipping and logistics operation there. It’s quite complex as explained.
“But with the 30 years of experience that they have had, we are in good hands.
“So Ok Tedi will continue to ship out its concentrate for its customers and generate significant benefit for the shareholders which are the people of this country.”