General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP)1 Kingdom Of Bahrain General Organisation of Sea Ports Bader Hood Al Mahmood Head, Port Operations & Regulations

General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP)1

Kingdom Of Bahrain

General Organisation of Sea Ports

Bader Hood Al MahmoodHead, Port Operations & Regulations


Bahrain & the Sea: A Longstanding RelationshipBahrain is one of the oldest seafaring nations connecting the East to the West.

Bahrain has traditionally owed its economic prosperity to 2 aspects of the sea:

- Maritime Commerce

- The Pearl Industry


• Sea trading history traceable back some 5000 years to the Dilmun Civilization in Bahrain

• Ideal hub for ancient shippers and traders in view of its ideal geographic location and its fresh water havens

• Later on, key destination for the Silk and Spice Road from Asia to the Arabian Peninsula, northern and middle Africa and Europe.

Ancient Maritime Commerce

Mina Salman Port (MSP)

• Stage 1:MSP was opened in 31st May 1961 with opening of its first deep-water wharf, which allowed up to six vessels to berth simultaneously.

• Stage 2:In 1976 and in view of the big increase in cargo, 4 portable jetties were flown in from Singapore.

• Stage 3:In 1979, a $170 million port development plan was initiated which made the port the first in the Gulf to have a dedicated container terminal.

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Stage 1:31st May 1961

Stage 2: 1976

Stage

3:

1979


Mina Salman Port Information

Total Area868,120 sq. meters

Terminal Storage 4,100 Ground Slots3 high

Quay length1200 meters

Quay depth10.5 meters

Electric Reefer Point

150 Plugs

... Mina Salman Port :This Port was built in 1962 and was the very first Commercial Port in Bahrain

Port Location:The port is situated in a very condensed area which made the necessary expansion very difficult.

Draft Limitations: MSP can not receive ships with a draft of over 10 m. The channel cannot be dredged anymore because of the cap rock after which the sea water will mix with the sweet water below the sea bed.

Infrastructure:Mina Salman’s infrastructure aging and not economically feasible to invest in upgrading.


Now … … Limitations of MSP


Steps ….to Improve the

Maritime Industry


Step 1

Develop Land for ports and logistics

infrastructure


… Step 1:• Develop an Infrastructure: Government launched a project south of Muharraq island

which consisted of an industrial area and deep water port (KBSP) covering an area of 830 hectares.

General Organization of Sea Ports

Bahrain Logistics Zone

(BLZ)

Khalifa Bin Salman Port

(KBSP)


The new Khalifa Bin Salman Port provides the gateway to the northern Gulf


Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP)Strategic LocationEfficient and easy access to the upper Gulf markets through

a fast, low-cost feeder network

Capacity1,100,000 TEU (Phase 1)2,500,000 TEU (Phase 2)

Quay length1,800 m (900 m container berth expandable to 1.2 km)

Area1,100,000 sq m

Quay depth15 m

CranesPost Panamax

Terminal Storage10,800 Ground Slots, 5 Containers High

Yard layoutRubber Tyre Gantry

Electric Reefer Points 840 Plugs

The new Khalifa Bin Salman Port


Step 2

Establish the Port Authority

(General Organisation of Sea Ports – GOP)

General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP)

The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) was established in December 2006 in pursuance of the Decree Law No. (61) For 2006 and Decree Law No. (28) For 2007 to replace the former upon privatization of the Mina Salman Port operations and the new Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) in future.


• Mission To regulate, develop and promote the Kingdom's maritime and logistics

zones industries by applying international standards, and optimizing all opportunities for our clients.

• Vision To be a catalyst for economic development through the provision of world-

class ports and logistics zone facilities and related marine services.

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Step 3

Privatization of Ports’ Operations


Bahrain made a decision to privatize its ports in June 2002.

In January 2005, the government requested for final bids from three companies.

On July 11th 2005, APM Terminals was selected as preferred bidder to negotiate

final terms and conditions.

On December 2006 the Government awarded APM Terminals Bahrain concession

of 25 years covering Mina Salman and KBSP ports.

Privatization:How did it happen?


Better services.

Jobs opportunities.

Less turn time.

More productivity.

Government could use the operation’s expenses for other projects that benefits

Bahraini citizens.

Bring in ports operation and maritime experience.

Better marketing programs and plans.

More transshipments.

Privatization:What are the benefits?


…… As a result





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