International port recognition

With this new certification, issued under the International Code for the Security of Ships and of Port Facilities, the port can now receive international and domestic vessels including container feeders, bulk and break-bulk carriers, mobile offshore drilling units, tugboats, chemical tankers, offshore support vessels, passenger ships and high-speed cargo crafts.

“This achievement will greatly accelerate the port’s potential in securing interest from the world leaders of industry, particularly those involved in the global energy market, while simultaneously opening up new opportunities in other industries and segments for us to target,” said Saif Al Mazrouei, head of ports cluster, AD Ports Group.

AD Ports Group is close to completing an extensive expansion project to develop Mugharraq Port’s infrastructure and service capabilities, helping it support offshore projects related to the oil and gas field.

The improvements include the extension of the quay wall with additional berths, deepening of the facility’s depth, as well as the development of additional RoRo ramps and extra berths designed to support heavy lift operations.

The port’s load-bearing factor capability has also been increased up to 15 tonnes per square metre, with new onshore liquid and dry bulk pipelines.