Haivanship Assists M/V Maersk Antares – First Vessel in the Gemini Alliance – Successfully Berths at CMIT

On February 6, 2025, Haivanship (HVS) proudly assisted M/V Maersk Antares, the first vessel of the Gemini alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, in successfully berthing at Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT), Ba Ria – Vung Tau province. This event marks an important step in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the global shipping network.

About M/V Maersk Antares and the Gemini Alliance:
M/V Maersk Antares is a modern container ship operating on the TP6/WC1 service, connecting Asia and North America. The Gemini Alliance, which officially started operations on February 1, 2025, aims to achieve schedule reliability above 90%, requiring ports to enhance their cargo handling capabilities and ensure timely arrivals and departures of vessels.

Haivanship’s Role in the Operation:
Haivanship deployed its specialized tugboats and highly experienced crew to assist M/V Maersk Antares in this critical operation:

  • Pre-arrival Coordination: Haivanship worked closely with CMIT and the ship’s captain to ensure smooth port entry procedures.

  • Accurate Tugboat Operations: Haivanship’s tugboats provided powerful yet precise pushing and pulling, ensuring safe docking of the vessel despite its large size and the busy schedule at the port.

  • Timely Arrival: Thanks to Haivanship's seamless coordination and 24/7 readiness, M/V Maersk Antares berthed safely and efficiently without any delays, reflecting international standards in port operations.

Significance of the Event:
The successful berthing of M/V Maersk Antares at CMIT not only strengthens Vietnam's position as a key maritime hub in Southeast Asia but also showcases Haivanship’s growing reputation as a leading tugboat service provider and port agent. Our experience and expertise ensure that even the largest and most valuable vessels in the world can rely on safe and efficient port operations when calling at Vietnamese ports.

Haivanship’s Commitment:
With over a decade of experience assisting some of the world’s largest vessels, Haivanship is committed to providing high-quality maritime services, including:

  • Tugboat and escort services

  • Emergency rescue and maritime assistance

  • Ship-to-ship operations

  • Oil spill response

  • Port agency services across Vietnam

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