Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) Welcomes The International Cruise Ship SILVER NOVA After Dredging Completion
29/10/2024
On October 28th, 2024, Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) welcomed the international cruise ship Silver Nova after completing dredging.
The Silver Nova, a 6 star cruise ship, chose Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) as its ideal stopover on the 13th day of its 16-day voyage (Japan - South Korea - Hong Kong (China) - Vietnam - Singapore).
The Silver Nova cruise ship is one of the world's leading luxury cruise ships, built by the Meyer Werft shipyard and managed by Royal Caribbean International (RCI). This international cruise ship stands out with its advanced hybrid technology, enabling it to produce zero emissions. The Silver Nova cruise ship measures 244 meters in length, includes 11 decks, and has a gross tonnage of 54,700 GT, serving 500 crew members and over 600 passengers.
The Silver Nova cruise ship is one of the world's leading luxury cruise ships, built by the Meyer Werft shipyard and managed by Royal Caribbean International (RCI). This international cruise ship stands out with its advanced hybrid technology, enabling it to produce zero emissions. The Silver Nova cruise ship measures 244 meters in length, includes 11 decks, and has a gross tonnage of 54,700 GT, serving 500 crew members and over 600 passengers.
Silver Nova international cruise ship docked at Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai)
Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) has closely collaborated with Saigontourist Group to organize a welcoming ceremony and engaging tour of the facilities aboard the cruise ship. Throughout the preparation for the ship’s arrival and passenger reception, Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) implemented necessary measures to ensure a safe docking process, from customs procedures to supportive services for passengers.
The Board of Directors of Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) visited the facilities on the Silver Nova cruise ship
“Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) covers an area of 17 hectares, has a main berth of 420 meters capable of accommodating vessels over 50,000 DWT, and a 253-meter barge berth with a capacity of 2,000 DWT. Tan Cang – Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) provides a full range of services from operating container ships, general cargo vessels, and cruise ships.
The tour guide explained the service inquiry system on the Silver Nova cruise ship
At the welcoming ceremony, representatives of Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) and Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) boarded on deck to personally greet the crew, presenting flowers and souvenirs to the Captain of the Silver Nova. This ceremony demonstrated hospitality and acknowledged the contributions of the crew who provided excellent sea travel experiences for passengers.
Representatives from Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) - SNP presented flowers and souvenirs to the crew on the cruise deck
The completion of dredging at the berth has opened up many development opportunities for Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai), enabling the port to receive larger vessels, especially cruise ships. This not only creates significant potential for the tourism sector at Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc (Terminal D of Cat Lai) but also contributes to the third pillar (shipping and sea services) of SNP, thereby business targets are fully developed and achieved.
Commitment to Sustainable Development and Continuous Innovation
SNP is committed to continuing significant investments in infrastructure and enhancing service quality. The event of welcoming the international cruise ship Silver Nova exemplified the ability to meet the highest demands of modern tourism and logistics while affirming the role of SNP in positively contributing to local and national economic development.
