Damietta Port confirms continued efficient operations following drone incident
The Damietta Port Authority has announced that operational activity within the port is proceeding normally and at full efficiency, following the incident that occurred at the port last Wednesday evening.
The Egyptian government confirmed in an official statement issued by the Cabinet that the incident resulted from the crash of a drone in the area surrounding the port. Relevant authorities addressed the situation immediately upon its occurrence to ensure the safety of the facilities and personnel.
The port administration clarified that the movement of cargo and container ships was not affected by the incident, noting that all berths are operating according to their scheduled timetables without any stoppage or disruption to import and export operations.
Egyptian authorities are continuing to conduct the necessary investigations to determine the circumstances and details of the incident, while taking all necessary security measures to ensure the stability of work in Egyptian ports and to protect maritime navigation.