In brief
- DP World announced on 8 December 2022 that it signed a construction agreement with Puntland's government for expansion and upgrade work at the Port of Bosaso.
- The announced scope covers a 150-metre quay, repairs to the existing 215-metre quay, a 3000 square metre container yard, a 4000 square metre stripping yard and gate area works.
- The announcement describes a 12-month project expected to start in early 2023; completion needs later evidence.
Contents
DP World announced on 8 December 2022 that it had signed a construction agreement with Somalia's Government of Puntland for expansion and upgrade work at the Port of Bosaso. The signing took place in Dubai between Ahmed Yaasiin Saalah, Puntland's Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, and Suhail Albanna, DP World's CEO and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa.
What the source records
DP World describes a 12-month project expected to start in early 2023. The announced scope covers development of a 150-metre quay, repairs to the current 215-metre quay, a new 3000 square metre container yard, a 4000 square metre container stripping yard, and an upgrade of the gate area to improve access control. The source says the completed port will be able to handle container vessels and attract more direct calls from feeder ships from Dubai and other regional hubs, and become a hub for dhow transport serving the Somali coast.
What it means on site
For anyone pricing or planning work that touches the port, the announcement sets out the packages that will be let: quay construction and quay repair, yard paving and drainage, and gate and access-control works. Quay repair next to new quay construction raises sequence questions, such as how the existing 215 metres stays in use while the new 150 metres is built. Ask the port authority or the contractor's office for the works schedule and the scope drawings before quoting any interface work near the gate or the yards.
What the source does not establish
This is an announcement of a signed agreement and a proposed schedule, not a record of completed work. The source does not state an award value, the contractor's start date on site, the design details, or the standards the works must meet. It does not say whether construction began or finished. The agreement is the source's as-of date of 8 December 2022. An as-built record, an inspection report, or a handover notice from the port authority would confirm the present state.
What to do next
Ask the Puntland Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport, or the Bosaso port management office, for the current works schedule and the scope of any package open to local subcontractors. Request the document in writing before travelling to the site.
Frequently asked questions
When did DP World and Puntland sign the Bosaso port construction agreement?
DP World announced the signing on 8 December 2022. The announcement says the signing took place in Dubai that day.
What work does the announced Bosaso port scope include?
The source lists a 150-metre quay, repairs to the existing 215-metre quay, a 3000 square metre container yard, a 4000 square metre container stripping yard, and gate area upgrades.
Has the Bosaso port upgrade been completed?
The source is an agreement announcement dated 8 December 2022 and does not report completion. Ask the port authority for as-built or handover records.
Sources
Local reporting: this article is written for building work in Bosaso and Puntland. Ground conditions, prices and rules differ between places; confirm the details for your own site.