With the support and direction of Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, Iraq is taking part in the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of
The General Company for Ports of Iraq has inaugurated a specialized training program on the International Safety Management (ISM) system at the Ports Institute. The course runs from April 26 to 30, 2026, with the
The Ministry of Transport convened today, Sunday, 26 April 2026, to review the draft law for the Development Road project during a workshop held at the Ministry’s headquarters, as part of ongoing efforts to finalize
Iraq participated in the fourth session of the Assembly of the International Hydrographic Organization, hosted by the Principality of Monaco from 20 to 23 April 2026. The event brought together representatives from 104 member states,
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, received Eng. Salar Mohammed Amin, Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission, and Eng. Alaa Abdul
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, chaired a meeting with representatives from Daewoo Engineering & Construction and the Al-Faw Grand Port Authority
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, met with representatives of the Gulf States to the Organization, including Iraq, to discuss an emergency plan for the evacuation of seafarers and vessels located
The General Company for Ports of Iraq announced on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a landmark achievement with the graduation of two of its technical staff from the “Level 1.2 Aids to Navigation Manager” program —
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the General Company for Ports of Iraq announced the launch of the first tugboat designated for Al Faw Grand Port, affirming its readiness to enter service immediately upon commencement of
Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, chaired an expanded meeting today to review progress on the operational readiness of Al-Faw Grand Port. The session was attended by
“Al Faw Grand Port, a vital project linking the East with the West, embodies an ambitious Iraqi vision to become a central hub for global trade”
Director General / General Company for Ports of Iraq