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Alex Smith |
Abu Dhabi Mobility, an affiliate of the department of Municipalities and Transport, has inaugurated a ferry terminal on Al Aliah Island in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group.
The 3,900-square-metre facility will link Al Aliah Island with the rest of Abu Dhabi, allowing for the movement of residents, workers, visitors and goods. It features a ferry terminal with seating capacity for 60 passengers, 15-metre and 12.5-metre berths to support the loading and off-loading of ro-ro vessels, an 80-square-metre office building, seven car parks, six truck parking spots and crew accommodation.
"The opening of Al Aliah Ferry Terminal marks a new milestone in Abu Dhabi Mobility’s journey towards developing an advanced maritime infrastructure that supports a comprehensive marine ecosystem,” said Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, acting director-general of Abu Dhabi Mobility. “This project reflects its commitment to enhancing the maritime sector in the emirate in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime, keeping pace with global smart transformations, and providing sustainable solutions that support the future of maritime transport.”
“The opening of the ferry terminal marks another milestone following last year’s inauguration of the Saadiyat Ferry Terminal,” said Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and chief sustainability officer at AD Ports Group. “In line with our vision to develop a world-class, sustainable transportation network for Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Maritime has also commissioned new, customised, modern ferries.”