Fuel operations restored at Haiti's main terminal
02.11.2010 - NEWS
February 10, 2010 [Bunkerworld] - Crucial tanker shipments of fuel have resumed at Port-au-Prince in Haiti after emergency repairs were carried out following the January 12 earthquake, according to WIN Group, owners of Terminal Varreux.

The first tanker successfully discharged its initial load of fuel at the restored berth at the weekend and the terminal is now able to receive containerised cargoes.

“We are all taking a deep breath now that the fuel supply to Haiti has been restored,” said Youri Mevs, managing partner of WIN Group.

“Without fuel the recovery effort is clearly paralysed. We commend SEACOR for mobilising so quickly to address this dire situation, as well as WIN Group’s staff in Port-Au-Prince. They all worked around the clock through very challenging circumstances. As a result, Terminal Varreux will continue its role as a key element of Haiti’s long-term recovery efforts,” Mevs added.

Terminal Varreux is located five miles from the epicentre earthquake. It suffered damage to its piers and facilities, but the bulk of the port’s 18 storage tanks were undamaged.

Terminal Varreux’s tanks have a total capacity of approximately 45 million gallons.

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