PMO News Portal - Referring to the start of dredging
operations of Khurmousa waterway access canal, Adel Deris stated: with 3.5
million cubic meters of dredging in the 26 km canal of this waterway, which is
accompanied by multi-beam hydrographic operation, the depth of this canal will increase
from 9 to 13.5 meters.
Regarding the benefits of dredging in this waterway, which
connects the Imam Port Complex to the Persian Gulf and international open
waters, Deris added: With the completion of this large project, the required
depth in Khurmousa canal reaches 13.5 meters and the width of the route reaches
300 meters.
Driss also mentioned the reduction of maritime operations
needed time as another advantage that will be obtained after dredging this
canal.