Trois-Rivières, January 7, 2010 - The vessel M/V Federal Agno, property of Fednav Ltd and Chinese flag, arrived at the Port of Trois-Rivières on January 7, becoming the first international ship of 2010. Built in Japan in 1985 this bulk carrier, 182.80 meters long and 23.10 meters wide, has a load capacity of 29,643 metric tons.

From Vila do Conde, Brazil, the M/V Federal Agno and his Indian and Sri Lankan crew, assured delivery in Trois-Rivières of a cargo of 27,400 metric tones of alumina for Rio Tinto Alcan of Shawinigan. The vessel was moored to Section No. 17 of the Port of Trois-Rivières for a period of approximately 3 days. During its stay in Trois-Rivières, it is represented by Ramsey Greig & Cie while the unloading of alumina is provided by Les Élévateurs des Trois-Rivières.

The ceremony highlighting the arrival of "first ship of the year" was held today. To mark the occasion, a reproduction of an art work to a local artist, Mr. Pierre Labrecque was given to the master Mr. Santosh Uttam Naik.

As one of 17 Canadian Port Authorities and has been active for more than a century, the Port of Trois-Rivières offer, in all seasons, a wide range of facilities and services to the maritime industry and wants to be an actor important in the economic development both regionally, nationally and internationally. For more information visit www.porttr.com


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For information:
Mr. Jacques Paquin
Vice President Marketing and Business Development
(819) 378-2887, ext 28