Posted on July 7, 2025
With the continued growth in global energy transportation demand, port dredging has become a key component in ensuring the smooth flow of resources. Recently, a cutter suction dredger and multifunctional tugboat, both built by HID Shipyard, were successfully deployed at the crude oil terminal of Alaja Port in Turkmenistan. Their mission: to improve the port’s navigability for oil tankers and ensure stable crude oil loading and export operations. Project Background Alaja Port is a strategic oil export hub on the Caspian Sea, playing a vital role in Turkmenistan’s crude storage and transport. Over time, sedimentation, especially in tanker berth areas, reduced navigable depth and began to hinder the berthing and loading of large oil tankers. To solve this issue, a reliable and efficient dredging system was urgently required to restore navigational depth and maintain loading safety.
