The Durban Car Terminal received and serviced the new-gerenation MV Ocean Breeze on her maiden voyage, successfully offloading 568 vehicles and loading another 1 012 during her call at the terminals’ Q & R berths this week.

Commanded by captain Azzi Hanaa and supported by a 21-member crew, the Ocean Breeze arrived from Shanghai and will continue her voyage to Antwerp.

To commemorate the vessel’s maiden voyage, the Durban Car Terminal staff presented captain Hanaa with a commemorative plaque, in a long-standing maritime tradition that represents goodwill, safe passage and the start of a strong relationship between vessels and terminals.

The roll-on roll-off enabled Ocean Breeze is the newest addition to a fleet of eight modern vessels, with a deck space of 199.9 square meters and carrying capacity of approximately 7 500 fully built units.

She is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sulphur oxides and particulate matter.

Durban Terminals managing executive Earle Peters said the arrival of the vessel was a proud moment for the local terminal

“Not only does it reflect our terminal’s ability to seamlessly handle next-generation vessels, but it also aligns with our long-term commitment to enabling greener, more sustainable terminal operations. We are excited to play a role in shaping the future of maritime logistics,” Peters said.

Source: freight news