Algeria: El Saoura Returns to the Sea After Repairs
The vessel El Saoura has resumed its commercial activities…
The vesselEl Saouraresumed its commercial activities on May 25, 2025. This resumption is part of the strategy of the Algerian Ministry of Transport, which aims to modernize the national maritime fleet and bring inactive ships back into service.
In accordance with the directives of Minister Saïd Sakhri, the authorities expedited the refurbishment of the vessel.El Saourahad been immobilized due to technical failures. To address these issues, officials sent it to Turkey, to the shipyards in Mersin.
There, teams conducted a comprehensive overhaul. Certified classification offices supervised the work. Thanks to this intervention, the vessel now complies with international standards.
On May 25,El Saouradeparted from the port of Mersin bound forAlgeria. This marked its integration into the national maritime connections program.
This return to service represents a significant advancement. It contributes to enhancing the operational performance of the fleet. At the same time,El Saourastrengthens Algeria’s presence in the commercial maritime transport sector.
The vessel El Saoura has resumed its commercial activities…
The vesselEl Saouraresumed its commercial activities on May 25, 2025. This resumption is part of the strategy of the Algerian Ministry of Transport, which aims to modernize the national maritime fleet and bring inactive ships back into service.
Resumption of activities for the vessel El Saoura
In accordance with the directives of Minister Saïd Sakhri, the authorities expedited the refurbishment of the vessel.El Saourahad been immobilized due to technical failures. To address these issues, officials sent it to Turkey, to the shipyards in Mersin.
There, teams conducted a comprehensive overhaul. Certified classification offices supervised the work. Thanks to this intervention, the vessel now complies with international standards.
Details of the repairs carried out
On May 25,El Saouradeparted from the port of Mersin bound forAlgeria. This marked its integration into the national maritime connections program.
This return to service represents a significant advancement. It contributes to enhancing the operational performance of the fleet. At the same time,El Saourastrengthens Algeria’s presence in the commercial maritime transport sector.
