Abu Dhabi Ports inaugurates new multipurpose port on Delma Island

The new Delma Port west of Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf has been inaugurated and will function as a multipurpose port for cargo, ferries and fishing vessels, according to multiple news outlets.    Terminal operator Abu Dhabi Ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inaugurated the $46 million multipurpose Delma port on Delma Island in the Persian Gulf, according to multiple news sources.
   The new Delma port currently accommodates a repair yard, Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA) facility, marine fueling facility, marine workshop and multipurpose operations building. The port also provides the option for accessible breakwater with the opportunity to introduce a ferry terminal and additional CICPA facilities, according to Abu Dhabi Ports.
   “The new Delma port is one of the biggest in Al Dhafra region, and has been designed to provide an effective sheltered harbor for the maritime community in Delma. The port, which is considered a hub, has been carefully designed as an integrated ecosystem that creates space for vessels and also offers the support services needed to facilitate sustainable transport,” said Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports.
   Abu Dhabi Ports also signed a 35-year concession agreement last month to develop, manage and operate the Port of Fujairah in the UAE.