On June 2, the port of Ensenada will receive the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship , the largest to ever arrive at the port, announced Hutchison Ports ECV , who highlighted that this represents a milestone in the shipping history of the region.
The company detailed that the vessel, operated by Royal Caribbean International , will dock at Pier 2 of the Ensenada Cruise Terminal, reaffirming the port as a world-class destination in that industry.
The Ovation of the Seas is a vessel with a length of 348 meters and a gross tonnage of 168,666 tons , with a capacity to accommodate up to five thousand passengers .
As part of the preparations for the cruise ship’s arrival, Hutchison Ports ECV reported that technical simulations were conducted to assess the feasibility of docking. Additionally, efforts were made to extend the maximum permitted length, with the goal of reaching 350 meters for Dock 2.
Improvements were also made to the terminal’s infrastructure, including the installation of two new 200-ton capacity bollards.
Since 2022, Hutchison Ports ECV has worked closely with Royal Caribbean International to enable the arrival of cruise ships of this magnitude, and the arrival of Ovation of the Seas will not only represent a logistical and operational achievement, but will also contribute to the economic and tourism development of Ensenada.
On May 18, the Port of Ensenada celebrated its 143rd anniversary, and the federal government announced its expansion with an investment of 5.745 billion pesos (mdp) , which will be used to increase the port’s cruise ship reception capacity at this port and the container reception capacity at El Sauzal.
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