EXCLUSIVE: Anaklia Port Project advances with hydrodynamic testing

The Ministry of Economy of Georgia said that the Anaklia deep sea port project is advancing to the next stage – the hydrodynamic testing in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.

According to the officials, the ongoing multi-day hydrodynamic impact assessment for the marine infrastructure of the port includes laboratory testing of a breakwater model with advanced 3D virtual simulations that aid in evaluating the breakwater’s configuration and overall design.

“The testing will take several days, and ultimately, we will have a confirmed model for the design,” said Zurab Sitchinava, Director General of the Anaklia Sea Port state company.

“Each detail requires careful consideration, which is why we involve various specialists,” added Tim Devolder, Director of Jan De Nul NV’s Georgian branch – the Belgian consortium responsible for constructing the port’s marine infrastructure.

In addition to the testing, the participants agreed on the breakwater’s configuration and established plans for subsequent research phases during a series of thematic and technical working meetings, the Ministry said.