The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced a comprehensive plan to add more ships to its maritime fleet.Its General Company for Maritime Transport currently owns six ships: four commercial vessels, one fuel tanker, and one fresh water tanker.The Director General of the company, Chief Marine Engineer Ahmed Jassim Al-Asadi, said the expansion plans include constructing eight new ships within the investment budget, initially planned for 2024 but shifted to 2025. Additionally, the company aims to secure a Japanese loan to build five ships and purchase two more under the operational budget.The company continues to provide services via its maritime agencies and ships, transporting cargo in the Middle East and Europe. Maintenance and overhauling operations are progressing as planned, with the ships Al-Mothanna (pictured) and Al-Hadba recently completing comprehensive docking in Dubai per French Bureau Veritas and British Lloyd's classification standards.The ship Basra has completed a journey from Bulgaria to India and will undergo maintenance in Dubai. Full docking maintenance allows ships to operate for another five years. The ships Al-Asma'i and Al-Qurna are also undergoing routine maintenance in Dubai, with completion expected next week. (ICE AMMAN)

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