Third Mother Ship Arrives at Vizhinjam: MSC Orion Docks at Vizhinjam
MSC Orion Marks Another Milestone for Vizhinjam International Seaport On Wednesday 2nd October, the Vizhinjam International Seaport saw the arrival of its third mother ship, MSC Orion, marking another significant event for the emerging port. Following the successful docking of the first mother ship, San Fernando, in July and the subsequent visits of MSC Deila and MSC Adu V, the latest vessel is a testament to Vizhinjam’s growing importance in the global shipping industry. MSC Orion, a container ship built in 2020 and sailing under the flag of Madeira, arrived at Vizhinjam carrying around 15,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).