Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has announced that it has broken ground on several new marina and ferry terminal developments in the UAE capital in partnership with the Ministry of Municipalities and Transport. Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2022, the projects, comprising a combination of marina facilities and ferry terminals, will be developed on Rabdan, Al Saadiyat Island and Al Aliah Island, said a statement from AD Ports Groups. In addition, an additional marina and ferry terminal project will be developed at Jebel Dhanna, which is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2023.

Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, Chairman of AD Ports Group, said: "Under the Abu Dhabi Maritime Plan, our leadership is implementing an ambitious vision and a unified strategic direction to sustainably grow our emirate's commercial and recreational offerings and will Abu Dhabi is positioned as the world’s leading maritime capital.” “We are connecting Abu Dhabi to the world by investing in emerging technologies and world-class infrastructure to transform trade and redefine the future of maritime trade and logistics,” he said. Go on. The modern and artistically designed facility will offer a range of new services and features, including additional wet and dry berths, wider slipways capable of launching and retracting vessels simultaneously, upgraded docking facilities and a new suite of dining and retail spaces.

Abu Dhabi Maritime said the new project is expected to strengthen the emirate's marine infrastructure and increase the number of terminal berths by 246. There are also plans to add five new state-of-the-art vessels to enhance the existing ferry service. Al Ahbabi said the new vessels will enhance maritime transport services to the Al Aliah and Dalma Islands and are expected to increase the fleet's passenger capacity by nearly 70 percent and vehicle capacity by 40 percent. "Thanks to their advanced design and application of modern technological solutions, these vessels will improve safety, reduce overall transit times, improve fuel efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions by 25% and provide a more exciting travel experience."

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, added: “As a global facilitator of trade, logistics and industry, we are well positioned to lead the development of ultra-modern maritime infrastructure in our emirate.” Upon completion , these landmark developments will undoubtedly further advance Abu Dhabi’s unique maritime offerings for those who come to enjoy our islands, waterways and coasts, and for those who call it home. "Keywords: engineering construction, engineering news

In early 2022, Abu Dhabi Maritime took over the ferry operations arm of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) to become the main operator of all ferry services within Abu Dhabi's waterways. The Abu Dhabi Maritime Authority oversees the day-to-day operations of Abu Dhabi's ferry routes, including Dalma Island water transport services and Al Aliah Island public water transport services, through the addition of new infrastructure, acquisition of new fleet assets, Digitizing.Editor/XingWentao