The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) wishes to inform the shipping community, port users, and the general public that it has launched a tender for the recruitment of a competent dredging company to deepen the access channel into Banjul from its current 9.3 meters to at least 11 meters, thereby increasing the navigable depth along the channel.
This dredging program is the first of its kind in the annals of the history of Port, in a bid to cater for deeper draft ships.
A Proactive Step Towards Enhanced Port Operations
This initiative is a testament to GPA’s commitment to improving the infrastructure of the Port of Banjul and ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels. The dredging project is a key component of GPA’s obligations under the Port Concession Agreement, and we are pleased to note that this development will significantly enhance the port’s capacity to accommodate larger vessels and increase trade volumes.
Clarification on Responsibilities
We wish to emphasize that, contrary to recent media reports, the responsibility for the dredging of the access channel rests with GPA, and not with the concessionaire, Albayrak. We trust that this clarification will put to rest any speculation or misinformation on this matter.
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