An intervention, managed by the Costa Rican Institute of Pacific Ports (Incop), will allow the trailing suction hopper dredger Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, from the company Jan de Nul, to route towards Costa Rica to execute the maintenance dredging in Puerto Caldera. The vessel is scheduled to cross the Panama Canal during this week before starting operations at the terminal.
“This progress constitutes a milestone within the agreement signed to guarantee the maintenance dredging, an indispensable service to recover the design depth levels at berths 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as in the harbor basin and the access channel, since these areas have suffered from the natural accumulation of sediments, affecting the draft required for the safe and efficient operation of the vessels that enter the main port of the Costa Rican Pacific,” Incop reported.
Meanwhile, the executive president of Incop, Wagner Quesada Céspedes, emphasized that “the arrival of this dredger represents more than a technical work; it is an investment in operational safety, in the efficiency of foreign trade, and in the reliability of our maritime routes. Puerto Caldera is a vital infrastructure for the country and this dredging will allow it to recover its optimal operating capacity, ensuring that Costa Rica can continue to move its cargo safely and in a timely manner.”
“Port maintenance is not a luxury, it is a necessity to sustain the competitiveness of our products in the international market. With these actions, Incop reaffirms its commitment to a modern, efficient Puerto Caldera aligned with international standards,” he added.
The dredging will allow the restoration of the required depths for the safe maneuvering of larger vessels, reducing risks and improving operation times. “This translates into direct benefits for the companies that use the terminal, for logistics operators, and, ultimately, for the country’s economy,” Incop emphasized.
“Incop will continue to inform the port community and the public about the progress of the works, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and the continuous improvement of the Costa Rican Pacific port infrastructure,” it concluded.
