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ONNE PORT
THE EXPANSION OF ONNE PORT



THE EXPANSION OF ONNE PORT
Onne is situated at Ogu Creek, a side-arm to Bonny River. It is part of the Odido Clan in the Eleme Local Government Area of Nigeria. It is a major port in the region and has several quays with facilities for cargoships up to 60,000 grt. Onne is also the main base for the offshore activity in the region, and a large number of supply-vessels call at Onne every week. Stores and freshwater are available as well as fuel and minor repairs.
International hospital facilities used by the oil companies. Nearest airport is at Port Harcourt, but it is presently closed for upgrading...UPDATE - As of February 27, the airport was allowing flights to land.
A few local bars Espionage, Seaside, Papa's Bush Bar and Cynthias are much frequented by European and American sailors.