Port Anaklia Picking Contractor for Dredging

16 Июл

The dredging company Van Oord has signed a contract on dredging and alluvial works within the first phase of the Georgian deep-water port Anaklia construction.
“This is a historical moment as Georgia has never witnessed such a kind of marine works including scales and technical solutions […] We are glad to declare that the world-famous company Van Oord will provide this important part of the marine construction”, noted the port’s Construction Management Team CEO Ronny Solberg.
According to the port project’s information, the sand reclamation will amount to 5M cu. m, with employment of the self-propelled cutter suction dredger Athena.
“Creation of the deep-water port Anaklia is an important project which will facilitate trade between Asia and Europe. The port will bring development in the country of Georgia, enhance regional trade and become a logistic hub. We are proud to be involved in this project and are looking forward to start the dredging activities with our modern equipment”, said the dredging company’s Area Director Govert Van Oord.
Van Oord Dredging & Marine Contractors B.V. (HQ – in Rotterdam, the Netherlands) is a major contractor of large projects in the sphere of dredging, shore protection and marine engineering projects. The company’s fleet comprises over 100 vessels. In 2017 the company gained €1.53Bn the deep-water port Anaklia is of income, €78M being the net profit.
Construction of the deep-water port Anaklia is the largest investment project in Georgia. The project realisation is managed by Anaklia Development Consortium LLC, a joint venture of the Georgian company TBC Holding LLC and a major developer from the USA Conti International LLC accomplishing projects in the infrastructure and capital development sectors. The consortium acquired the project realisation contract in 2016. The other key partners are a major port designer Moffatt & Nichol and a leading port transactions adviser Maritime & Transport Business Solutions (MTBS, the Netherlands).
In March 2017 ADC introduced the port’s General Development Plan designed for 50 years. As per the document, there are 9 phases of the venture. The first phase accomplishment (2017-2020) anticipates erection of a cargo port, box terminal, breakwater and intermodal railway transport servicing yard. It is planned to assign $586M for the first phase fulfilment. Upon completion of the first phase the port’s throughput capacity will amount to 16.8M t. After the project finalisation the throughput capacity is going to reach 76.5M t. In parallel with building the port, it is devised to erect a satellite town.
In August 2017 the American company SSA Marine won the Georgian Government’s tender to become both investor and operator of the deep-water port Anaklia. SSA Marine (HQ – in Seattle, the USA) devotes itself to maritime terminal and railway operations. The company owns terminals in 9 countries, operates on more than 250 terminals on five continents, and handles annually above 27M TEU.
Anaklia Port is intended to breathe life into the Caucasus and Central Asia unlocking trade routes for the neighbours and nations having no access the sea, such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kirgizstan, and Tajikistan. The access to these states is limited, so the Anaklia infrastructure development is aimed to secure the most efficient and reliable route for millions of people living in the Central Asia and Caucasus.
Anaklia being situated at the Eastern shore of the Black Sea lies on the shortest route from China to Europe. This route has become the main goal of Chinese infrastructure investments embracing $40Bn to be provided under the aegis of Silk Road Development Fund. Renewal of the Silk Road is a significant priority for Georgia and is based on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, DCFTA, signed by the Government of Georgia with EU in December 2014.
Source: https://ports.com.ua/news/van-oord-zaymetsya-dnouglubleniem-v-portu-anakliya