Editing Transport in Somalia (section)

==Sea==

===Ports===
[[File:Bosaso port.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Port of Bosaso]]]]

Possessing the longest coastline on mainland Africa,<ref name="ITN1996">International Traffic Network, ''The world trade in sharks: a compendium of Traffic's regional studies'', (Traffic International: 1996), p.25.</ref> Somalia has a number of maritime transport facilities across the country. In total, there are over 15 [[seaport]]s. Major class ports are found at [[Port of Mogadishu|Mogadishu]], [[Port of Bosaso|Bosaso]], [[Port of Berbera|Berbera]] and [[Port of Kismayo|Kismayo]]. Two jetty class ports are also situated at [[Port of Las Khorey|Las Khorey]] and [[Port of Merca|Merca]]. Additionally, [[Aluula]], [[Maydh]], [[Lughaya]], [[Eyl]], [[Qandala]], [[Hafun]], [[Hobyo]], [[Garacad]] and [[El Maan]] all have smaller ports.<ref name="Icsti"/>

In October 2013, the federal [[Somali Council of Ministers|Cabinet]] endorsed an agreement with the Turkish firm Al-Bayrak to manage the [[Port of Mogadishu]] for a 20-year period. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the deal was secured by the Ministry of Ports and Public Works, and also assigns Al-Bayrak responsibility for rebuilding and modernizing the port.<ref name="Pshim">{{cite news|title=Holidays in Mogadishu|url=http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/insight-and-opinion/the-strategist/holidays-in-mogadishu|access-date=4 April 2014|newspaper=Port Strategy|date=5 March 2014}}</ref> In April 2014, the [[Federal Parliament of Somalia|Federal Parliament]] postponed finalization of the Seaport Management Deal pending the approval of a new foreign investment bill. The MPs also requested that the agreement be submitted to the legislature for deliberation and to ensure that the interests of the port's manual labourers are taken into account.<ref name="Tfposctgawtc">{{cite news|title=The federal parliament of Somalia challenges the government's agreement with Turkish Company|url=http://goobjoog.com/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2041:the-federal-parliament-of-somalia-challenges-the-government-s-agreement-with-turkish-company&catid=124:local-news&Itemid=653|access-date=4 April 2014|newspaper=Goobjoog|date=3 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="Gsfppvosmd">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Federal Parliament postpones vote on Seaport Management Deal|url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Federal-Parliament-postpones-vote-on-Seaport-Management-Deal_printer.shtml|access-date=4 April 2014|newspaper=Garowe Online|date=3 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407093710/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Federal-Parliament-postpones-vote-on-Seaport-Management-Deal_printer.shtml|archive-date=7 April 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In September 2014, the federal government officially delegated management of the Mogadishu Port to Al-Bayrak.<ref name="Shomsttc">{{cite news|title=Somalia hands over Mogadishu seaport to Turkish company|url=http://diplomat.so/2014/09/21/somalia-hands-over-mogadishu-seaport-to-turkish-company/|access-date=22 September 2014|agency=Diplomat.so|date=21 September 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Aerial view of the port of Mogadishu.JPEG|thumb|left|The [[Port of Mogadishu]] harbor]]

According to Al-Bayrak, the majority of its revenue share will be re-invested in the seaport through additional port-based trade and new docks, construction materials and machinery. The company also plans to install an environment wall and a [[Closed-circuit television|closed circuit camera system]] in accordance with international security protocols, erect a modern port administration building, and clean the ship entrance channels via underwater surveillance. As of September 2014, the first phase of the renovations are reportedly complete, with the second phase underway.<ref name="Apromps">{{cite news|title=Albeyrak press release on Mogadishu port stand off|url=http://dalsanradio.com/articles/8618/Albeyrak-press-release-on-Mogadishu-port-stand-off|access-date=30 September 2014|agency=Dalsan Radio|date=30 September 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111657/http://dalsanradio.com/articles/8618/Albeyrak-press-release-on-Mogadishu-port-stand-off|archive-date=6 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The [[Port of Bosaso]] was constructed during the mid-1980s by the [[Siad Barre]] administration for annual livestock shipments to the Middle East. In January 2012, a renovation project was launched, with KMC contracted to upgrade the harbor. The initiative's first phase saw the clean-up of unwanted materials from the dockyard and was completed within the month. The second phase involves the reconstruction of the port's adjoining seabed, with the objective of accommodating larger ships.<ref name="Gsbprcfp">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Bossaso port renovation project completes first phase|url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Bossaso_port_renovation_project_completes_first_phase.shtml|access-date=13 November 2012|newspaper=Garowe Online|date=29 January 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223051400/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Bossaso_port_renovation_project_completes_first_phase.shtml|archive-date=23 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

[[Adeso]], an organization founded by Somali environmentalist [[Fatima Jibrell]], began a project for the redevelopment of the [[Port of Las Khorey]]. The initiative was later taken up by [[Faisal Hawar]], CEO of the Maakhir Resource Company. In 2012, he brokered an agreement with a Greek investment firm for the development of the commercial seaport.<ref name="Avfhsprpty">{{cite news|title=A Visionary, Faisal Hawar; Somali Public Radio Person of the Year 2012|url=http://spr.fm/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=4307:a-visionary-faisal-hawar-somali-public-radio-person-of-the-year-2012&Itemid=121|access-date=28 September 2014|agency=Somali Public Radio|date=13 January 2013}}</ref> A team of engineers was subsequently enlisted by the Puntland authorities to assess the ongoing renovations taking place at the port.<ref name="Gossnfacisr">[http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Somaliland_naval_forces_attack_crew_in_Sanaag_region.shtml Somalia: Somaliland naval forces attack crew in Sanaag region] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017121412/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Somaliland_naval_forces_attack_crew_in_Sanaag_region.shtml |date=17 October 2013 }}</ref> According to the Minister of Ports, Saeed Mohamed Ragge, the Puntland government intends to launch more such development projects in Las Khorey.<ref name="Gspmopvl">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Puntland Minister of Ports visits Lasqoray|url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Puntland_Minister_of_Ports_visits_Lasqoray_printer.shtml|access-date=13 November 2012|newspaper=Garowe Online|date=17 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017121302/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Puntland_Minister_of_Ports_visits_Lasqoray_printer.shtml|archive-date=17 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Merchant marine===
Somalia has one merchant marine. Established in 2008, it is cargo-based.<ref name="factbook"/>