TBILISI, August 3 – The planned deep-sea port at Anaklia has moved to its next stage of construction, as the first dredging vessel arrives in the project’s maritime zone.
The planned new port at Anaklia, on Georgia’s Black Sea coast, is considered a major step toward enhancing the country’s role in transiting cargo between Europe and Asia.
The dredging vessel, Tristao Da Cunha, will begin work after completing the procedures required by Georgian law, the Ministry of Economic Development said on Saturday.
Its first task will be to prepare a channel for the future breakwater.
According to the ministry, the seabed in the port area will be deepened to 17.5 meters. A 1,380-meter breakwater is due to be built at a later stage.
The work is being carried out by Belgian marine engineering company Jan De Nul N.V. together with Georgian partners.
The government is developing Anaklia under a landlord-port model. Under this arrangement, the state is responsible for developing the port and can work with several countries and companies rather than relying on a single partner.
The ministry said this approach was intended to improve the port’s ability to attract cargo and operate efficiently.
Alongside construction at the port itself, the government also plans to build the road and railway links needed to connect Anaklia with Georgia’s wider transport network.
The ministry said work in the port’s maritime zone was proceeding according to the planned schedule.
