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The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded an impressive 87% increase in passenger vessel calls for 2022/2023 in comparison to the 2021/2022 financial year. The increase in passenger vessels is attributed to the maritime industry’s positive strides towards recovery from the recent pandemic that had negatively impacted holidaymakers’ travelling due to the restrictions imposed worldwide from 2019 until 2022.
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded an impressive eighty-seven (87) percent increase in passenger vessel calls for 2022/2023 in comparison to the 2021/2022 financial year. The increase in passenger vessels is attributed to the maritime industry’s positive strides towards recovery from the recent pandemic that had negatively impacted holidaymakers’ travelling due to the restrictions imposed worldwide from 2019 until 2022. The increase in passenger vessels is an encouraging sign of the industry’s steady recovery.
The Silver Shadow Nassau Passenger vessel on its maiden voyage arrived at the Port of Walvis Bay. The recently renovated vessel that entered service in the year 2000, operated by Silversea Cruises has a carrying capacity of 382 passengers, and 295 crew members. This marked a significant milestone for the Namport and a plaque exchange ceremony was held onboard the vessel between Namport’s Port Captain, Lukas Kufuna, and the ship’s Captain Michele Macarone Palmieri to commemorate the maiden call.
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The construction of the Passenger berth at the Port of Walvis Bay is a new addition to the already existing infrastructure of the Ports Authority. Walvis Bay remains a preferred tourist destination due to its beautiful landscapes, stated Captain Palmieri, who had previously visited the Port of Walvis Bay.
Over 300 passengers disembarked from the Silver Shadow Nassau Passenger vessel to participate in day tours that included shopping, quad biking activities in the dunes, drives to Sandwich Harbor, and local excursions, among other activities. The vessel’s next port of call will be Angola.
