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'''Mina Salman''' ([[Arabic]]: ميناء سلمان ) is a [[seaport]] located in [[Manama]], [[Bahrain]]. Mina Salman was a [[natural harbour]] prior to the establishment in 1962 of the port covering 80 [[hectare]]s.<ref name="GOSP">{{cite web| title=Mina Salman Port| url=http://www.gop.bh/port.asp| publisher=General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain| accessdate=4 July 2012| |
'''Mina Salman''' ([[Arabic]]: ميناء سلمان ) is a [[seaport]] located in [[Manama]], [[Bahrain]]. Mina Salman was a [[natural harbour]] prior to the establishment in 1962 of the port covering 80 [[hectare]]s.<ref name="GOSP">{{cite web| title=Mina Salman Port| url=http://www.gop.bh/port.asp| publisher=General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain| accessdate=4 July 2012| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115040321/http://www.gop.bh/port.asp| archivedate=15 January 2013}}</ref> It is the primary cargo port and [[customs|customs point]] of Bahrain.<ref name="GOP">{{cite web|title=Ports of Bahrain|url=http://www.gop.bh/Ports-bahrain.asp|publisher=GOP|location=Bahrain|accessdate=4 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130115082216/http://www.gop.bh/Ports-bahrain.asp|archivedate=15 January 2013}}</ref> The port has 15 container [[berth (moorings)|berth]]s, enabling it to handle 2.5 million tonnes a year.<ref name="EDB">{{cite web|title=Logistics and Infrastructure |url=http://www.bahrainedb.com/logistics-infrastructure.aspx |publisher=Bahrain Economic Development Board |accessdate=4 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624222702/http://www.bahrainedb.com/logistics-infrastructure.aspx |archivedate=24 June 2012 }}</ref> |
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The port is part of the Maritime [[Silk Road]] that runs from the Chinese coast to the south via the southern tip of [[India]] to [[Mombasa]], from there through the Red Sea via the [[Suez Canal]] to the Mediterranean, there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of [[Trieste]] with its rail connections to [[Central Europe]], Eastern Europe and the [[North Sea]].<ref>[http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/21732/Bahrain-aims-high-again Bahrain aims high again]</ref><ref>[https://algnewsletter.com/maritime/dubais-ports-a-strong-model-facing-new-paradigms/ The Dubai City-Port growth model: The origins of a model of reference]</ref> |
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==Naming== |
==Naming== |
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The Manama harbour, where Mina Salman is now located, was first mentioned in [[Islam]]ic texts that have been dated to 1345 AD.<ref name=WPS>{{cite web| title=Mina Salman| url=http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/BHR_Port_of_Mina_Salman_1595.php | publisher=World Port Source| accessdate=4 July 2012}}</ref> The area was occupied in 1521 by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]], and the Persians gained control in 1602. The current [[Al Khalifa]] dynasty have ruled the country since 1783.<ref name=WPS/> The harbour was not suitable for [[ocean liner]]s, with reports of ships having to anchor up to 6 km offshore.<ref name="WPS" /> Approach channels were built in 1954, and a [[pier]] was built in 1956, which was mainly used by [[dhow]]s.<ref name =GS/> In 1958, it became a [[free port]] and in 1962, a deep water [[wharf]] composed of six berths was constructed.<ref name="WPS" /> The wharf allowed cargo to be directly loaded onto the port for the first time. In the 1960s, the port had refrigeration, storage facilities and equipment for handling large ships.<ref name="WPS" /> |
The Manama harbour, where Mina Salman is now located, was first mentioned in [[Islam]]ic texts that have been dated to 1345 AD.<ref name=WPS>{{cite web| title=Mina Salman| url=http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/BHR_Port_of_Mina_Salman_1595.php | publisher=World Port Source| accessdate=4 July 2012}}</ref> The area was occupied in 1521 by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]], and the Persians gained control in 1602. The current [[Al Khalifa]] dynasty have ruled the country since 1783.<ref name=WPS/> The harbour was not suitable for [[ocean liner]]s, with reports of ships having to anchor up to 6 km offshore.<ref name="WPS" /> Approach channels were built in 1954, and a [[pier]] was built in 1956, which was mainly used by [[dhow]]s.<ref name =GS/> In 1958, it became a [[free port]] and in 1962, a deep water [[wharf]] composed of six berths was constructed.<ref name="WPS" /> The wharf allowed cargo to be directly loaded onto the port for the first time. In the 1960s, the port had refrigeration, storage facilities and equipment for handling large ships.<ref name="WPS" /> |
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In 1975, 1.5 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port, which led to severe overcrowding.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mina Salman|url=http://www.adexgroups.com/GATEWAYNewsLetter1.pdf|publisher=Gateway Newsletter|accessdate=4 July 2012| |
In 1975, 1.5 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port, which led to severe overcrowding.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mina Salman|url=http://www.adexgroups.com/GATEWAYNewsLetter1.pdf|publisher=Gateway Newsletter|accessdate=4 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215050734/http://www.adexgroups.com/GATEWAYNewsLetter1.pdf|archivedate=15 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Sharif" /> This led the Bahraini government to launch a series of expansions in the next decade, including the opening of the ''Mina Salman Container Terminal'' in 1979.<ref name=Sharif>{{cite web|title=Mina Sulman Port Information|url=http://www.alsharifbahrain.com/Port_information.pdf|publisher=alsharifbahrain.com|accessdate=4 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905133359/http://www.alsharifbahrain.com/Port_information.pdf|archivedate=5 September 2012}}</ref> The port was also the only port in the [[Persian Gulf]] to be completely operated by citizens, rather than [[foreign workers]].<ref name="Sharif" /> Over 75% of the port's cargo is [[containerized|containerised]].<ref name="GOP" /> |
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On 6 December 2014, the [[United Kingdom]]'s Defence Secretary [[Michael Fallon]] announced that an agreement had been signed with Bahrain to establish a permanent [[Royal Navy]] base at Mina Salman, [[HMS Jufair]]. The new base would serve to support Royal Navy ships operating in the Persian Gulf, in addition to the Royal Navy mine hunter force already based in Bahrain.<ref>{{cite news|title=UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30355953|accessdate=6 December 2014|publisher=BBC News|date=6 December 2014}}</ref> Work began on construction in October 2015. |
On 6 December 2014, the [[United Kingdom]]'s Defence Secretary [[Michael Fallon]] announced that an agreement had been signed with Bahrain to establish a permanent [[Royal Navy]] base at Mina Salman, [[HMS Jufair]]. The new base would serve to support Royal Navy ships operating in the Persian Gulf, in addition to the Royal Navy mine hunter force already based in Bahrain.<ref>{{cite news|title=UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30355953|accessdate=6 December 2014|publisher=BBC News|date=6 December 2014}}</ref> Work began on construction in October 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34690895|title = UK builds first permanent Middle East base for 40 years|work = BBC News|date = November 2015}}</ref> On 5 April 2018, the UK Naval Support Facility was officially opened by Bahraini Crown Prince [[Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa]] and Britain's [[Prince Andrew]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/uk-opens-persian-gulf-naval-base-in-bahrain/2018/04/05/b51e3a48-38d7-11e8-af3c-2123715f78df_story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405165550/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/uk-opens-persian-gulf-naval-base-in-bahrain/2018/04/05/b51e3a48-38d7-11e8-af3c-2123715f78df_story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 April 2018|title=UK opens Persian Gulf military base in Bahrain|newspaper=The Washington Post|accessdate=5 April 2018}}</ref> |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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The port consists of an 800m finger pier, which comprises 10 berths. Three additional 200m conventional berths are located next to the [[Pier# |
The port consists of an 800m finger pier, which comprises 10 berths. Three additional 200m conventional berths are located next to the [[Pier#Working piers|finger pier]] and two 300m container berths with a depth of 11m.<ref name=Sharif/> An Outer arm quay of 285m, alongside a 7m depth [[Air draft|draught]] and storage space consists of 10 sheds plus additional open storage and container storage areas totaling 538,000m sq, are present.<ref name=GOSP/> The [[cargo]] handling area covers an area of 60,000m sq.<ref name="WPS" /><ref name="GOSPpdf">{{cite web|title=Bahrain Ports: Past, Present and Future | url=http://www.gop.bh/pdf/PortsBook_191008.pdf | publisher=General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 05:01, 19 March 2022
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| Location | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Location | Manama |
| Coordinates | 26°12′04″N 50°36′25″E / 26.201°N 50.607°E |
| UN/LOCODE | BHMIN[1] |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1962 |
| Operated by | General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain |
| Type of harbour | Natural |
| Land area | 80 hectares |
| No. of berths | 15[2] |
| Statistics | |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 2.5 million[2] |
| Annual revenue | BD 49,854 2009[3] |
| Website Mina Salman Port | |
Mina Salman (Arabic: ميناء سلمان ) is a seaport located in Manama, Bahrain. Mina Salman was a natural harbour prior to the establishment in 1962 of the port covering 80 hectares.[4] It is the primary cargo port and customs point of Bahrain.[5] The port has 15 container berths, enabling it to handle 2.5 million tonnes a year.[2]
The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to the south via the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there through the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of Trieste with its rail connections to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the North Sea.[6][7]
Naming
[edit]The port is named after Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa I, the grandfather of the current King.[8]
History
[edit]The Manama harbour, where Mina Salman is now located, was first mentioned in Islamic texts that have been dated to 1345 AD.[9] The area was occupied in 1521 by the Portuguese, and the Persians gained control in 1602. The current Al Khalifa dynasty have ruled the country since 1783.[9] The harbour was not suitable for ocean liners, with reports of ships having to anchor up to 6 km offshore.[9] Approach channels were built in 1954, and a pier was built in 1956, which was mainly used by dhows.[8] In 1958, it became a free port and in 1962, a deep water wharf composed of six berths was constructed.[9] The wharf allowed cargo to be directly loaded onto the port for the first time. In the 1960s, the port had refrigeration, storage facilities and equipment for handling large ships.[9]
In 1975, 1.5 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port, which led to severe overcrowding.[10][11] This led the Bahraini government to launch a series of expansions in the next decade, including the opening of the Mina Salman Container Terminal in 1979.[11] The port was also the only port in the Persian Gulf to be completely operated by citizens, rather than foreign workers.[11] Over 75% of the port's cargo is containerised.[5]
On 6 December 2014, the United Kingdom's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that an agreement had been signed with Bahrain to establish a permanent Royal Navy base at Mina Salman, HMS Jufair. The new base would serve to support Royal Navy ships operating in the Persian Gulf, in addition to the Royal Navy mine hunter force already based in Bahrain.[12] Work began on construction in October 2015.[13] On 5 April 2018, the UK Naval Support Facility was officially opened by Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Britain's Prince Andrew.[14]
Facilities
[edit]The port consists of an 800m finger pier, which comprises 10 berths. Three additional 200m conventional berths are located next to the finger pier and two 300m container berths with a depth of 11m.[11] An Outer arm quay of 285m, alongside a 7m depth draught and storage space consists of 10 sheds plus additional open storage and container storage areas totaling 538,000m sq, are present.[4] The cargo handling area covers an area of 60,000m sq.[9][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "UNLOCODE (BH) - BAHRAIN". service.unece.org. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Logistics and Infrastructure". Bahrain Economic Development Board. Archived from the original on 24 June 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ "Shipping & Seamen Registration – 2009 Statistics". GOSP Bahrain. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Mina Salman Port". General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Ports of Bahrain". Bahrain: GOP. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ Bahrain aims high again
- ^ The Dubai City-Port growth model: The origins of a model of reference
- ^ a b "Mina Sulman". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mina Salman". World Port Source. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ "Mina Salman" (PDF). Gateway Newsletter. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Mina Sulman Port Information" (PDF). alsharifbahrain.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ "UK to establish £15m permanent Mid East military base". BBC News. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "UK builds first permanent Middle East base for 40 years". BBC News. November 2015.
- ^ "UK opens Persian Gulf military base in Bahrain". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ "Bahrain Ports: Past, Present and Future" (PDF). General Organisation of Sea Ports — Bahrain. Retrieved 7 July 2012.