Bandaneira is the marquee destination of the Spice Islands - the Banda Islands were at the centre of the trade of nutmeg and mace from late 15th century until the mid-19th century.
After calling Bandaneira the vessel stopped in Ambon, offering a 576mtr long berth and a depth of 10mtr.
Hellen de Lima, the local ground handler for Phoenix, and also representative of Andhika GAC in Maluku was instrumental in coordinating the maiden call playing a lead role in the construction of the tendering facilities and shoreside logisitic planning with the local community.
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