Support for ports hit by Middle East conflict

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A United Nations initiative will provide support for restoration efforts at Middle Eastern ports battered by conflict.

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UNDP intends to support the restoration of the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa. Photo: UNDP

Following the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2541 in December 2018, which called for an immediate cease-fire in the Yemeni ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will provide support to the Yemen Red Sea Ports Corporation (YRSPC) in the management of and inspections at the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa. This will support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA).

Detailed in the UNDP and Port of Rotterdam's 'Damage & Capacity Assessment - Ports of Hodiedah, Salif and Ras Issa' document, UNDP intends to support port restoration and to build operational capacity to help facilitate the entry of vital humanitarian aid and commercial shipments.

UNDP’s initial support aims to upgrade port facilities including, among other priorities, the replacement of navigational aids at the main port; refurbishing the training centre; replacing the berth guards; and, enhancing the perimeter lighting.

In support of these efforts, UNDP organised a port assessment of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa to be executed by experts from the Port of Rotterdam. This assessment was performed from 15 June to 8 July 2019.

The result of the assessment is an investment package with a total value of €46,570,000. The recommended projects are necessary for maintaining the current port operations and restoring operations to pre-war conditions.