On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, accompanied by several department heads, conducted a field visit to the immersed tunnel project, one of the key components of Al Faw Grand Port. The visit aimed to review the progress of work and monitor the completion rates on-site.

The Director General stated, “The immersed tunnel is one of the strategic infrastructure projects within Al Faw Grand Port. It is being implemented according to the highest international technical standards under the supervision of international consultants from the Italian company Technital.”

He further explained, “This field visit is part of a rigorous follow-up process to ensure the implementation of safety and quality standards across all aspects of the project. This is especially important following the commencement of installation of the advanced ventilation system (Jet Fan), which is among the latest technologies used globally in immersed tunnels. Additionally, the project has reached advanced stages in the grouting and submersion of the ten concrete segments that constitute the tunnel.”

He emphasized that “The General Company for Ports of Iraq attaches the utmost importance to this project, as it represents a vital axis in the integrated transportation system of Al Faw Grand Port and contributes to facilitating the movement of goods between Iraqi ports and regional highway networks.”

The immersed tunnel is the first of its kind in the Middle East and represents a significant engineering advancement in Iraq’s maritime infrastructure projects, reinforcing the status of Al Faw Grand Port as a regional hub for maritime transport and trade.