Maritime Spare Parts & Equipment: Enhancing Iran’s Port Infrastructure
- Importance of Maritime Equipment
- Ships remain essential for global transportation, trade, and security.
- Modern marine equipment ensures safety, efficiency, and ease of navigation.
- Iran’s growing port infrastructure demands advanced maritime spare parts and equipment.
- Strategic Port Developments & Equipment Needs
- 28,500 billion tomans worth of port construction projects are underway.
- Khuzestan’s large port aims to compete regionally and accommodate large ships.
- Makran Grand Port project focuses on export, import, and oil material swaps.
- Shahid Rajaei Port is expanding to maximize its commercial capacity.
- Urgent Need for Advanced Equipment
- Due to wear and tear of marine and port equipment, rapid procurement and upgrades are critical.
- Technical & economic studies for equipment procurement should expedite purchase and construction.
- Essential Maritime Equipment Categories
- Navigation & Communication: Marine radar, GPS, wireless systems, hydrographic tools.
- Port Operations: Gantry cranes, mobile cranes, dredging vessels, stacking equipment.
- Ship Maintenance & Safety: Boilers, compressors, filters, propulsion units, fire safety systems.
- Marine Rescue & Safety: Life jackets, buoys, inflatable rescue boats, diving suits.
- Oil & Gas Industry: Drilling vessels, pipeline vessels, seismic survey ships, offshore platforms.
- Specialized Ships: Tugboats, icebreakers, floating supply bases, liquid gas tankers.