Maiden call

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In shipping, a maiden call is the first time a particular ship arrives at a port. A ceremony may be held where port officials present a plaque to the vessel in commemoration of the call date. [1] [2] Other types of ports also track maiden calls. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2016-05-16.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
  2. ↑ "Amadea Maiden Call - Port of San Francisco". sfport.com.
  3. ↑ "Maiden Calls - ECT". www.ect.nl.
  4. ↑ BIFA. "World's largest container ship makes maiden call at Port of Felixstowe". BIFA.
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2017-11-16.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ Ashmore, Jehan. "World's Largest Ro-Ro Freight Ferry Completes Delivery Voyage to Europe Prior to Dublin Debut".
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