Vung Tau will have an international passenger port.

(NLDO) - The Ministry of Construction has approved the planning of Vung Tau international passenger port with 2 passenger wharves with a total length of 840 m.

The Ministry of Construction has just approved the detailed planning for the development of land and seaport areas of Ba Ria - Vung Tau (formerly) for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. Notably, the planning of Vung Tau international passenger port with a modern scale, capable of receiving ships of up to 225,000 GT.

According to the approval decision, Vung Tau international passenger port is planned to include 1 port and 2 passenger wharves , with a total length of 840 m (excluding other wharves). When completed, the port will be able to receive the world's largest cruise ships and serve from 1.39 to 1.5 million passengers per year.

One of the perspectives of Vung Tau international passenger port that the consulting unit presented at previous meetings with Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

Previously, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (old) had held many meetings to discuss and listen to reports on the investment plan for the international passenger port, a project that was considered to be symbolic and of international class in the former Ba Ria - Vung Tau area. This is expected to be the largest passenger port in the Southern region , contributing to the elevation of sea and island tourism and creating momentum for the development of service and logistics economy .

According to the consultant's report, the construction site of the international passenger port is adjacent to the Bai Truoc cable car station complex (Vung Tau ward) . In addition to the main wharf area, the project also includes a system of auxiliary service works , commercial and entertainment areas and reception space, serving domestic and international tourists.

The consulting consortium presented 11 design options , with square and curved approach bridge models, creating a unique architectural highlight for the coastal space. The total estimated investment for each option ranges from 1,333 billion VND to more than 8,000 billion VND , depending on the scale and construction materials.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vung-tau-se-co-ben-cang-khach-quoc-te-196251104073944505.htm