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Partnership formed to expand Kingston Dry Dock
Partnership formed
to expand Kingston Dry Dock
2009, December 29: Jamaica Fruit
and Shipping Limited and Maritime and Transport Services have partnered to
expand the Kingston Dry Dock in the east of Kingston Harbour, with the use of a
floating dry dock system.
The Jamaican partners have been
looking for international investors for the project.
The existing dock can lift only
small vessels of up to 150 tons. However, with the use of the floating dry dock
system, large ocean-going vessels can be accommodated. Executive chairman of
Jamaica Fruit and Shipping Limited, Charles Johnston, said the development will
add to the attractiveness of Kingston as a cargo port. He indicated that the
floating dry dock will be similar to the one that has been operating at
Freeport, Grand Bahama, since 2001.
The expansion of the dry dock in
Kingston will require an investment of USD14 million for equipment and
infrastructural works including dredging and piers. Kim Clarke, Managing
Director of Maritime and Transport Services said the project will create 18
administrative jobs as well as another 150 jobs for contractors, skilled and
semi-skilled workers.
The plan is to deliver services such
as hull maintenance; sandblasting; painting and steel work; pipe-fitting and
machinery repairs; equipment maintenance including electrical work and repairs
to electronic equipment.
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