国内英语资讯:Feature: Chinese company helps write new chapter in Ukraines Black Sea port_时事

国内英语资讯:Feature: Chinese company helps write new chapter in Ukraines Black Sea port

In July, the CHEC has started the dredging works, which are aimed at deepening the approach channel of the port from 16 meters to 19 meters. The works initially were set to be completed in March 2018, but now they are running ahead of the schedule.

Maksym Shyrokov, the head of Yuzhy port administration, said the Ukrainian side is very satisfied with the cooperation with the Chinese company.

"The arrival of the equipment was at the agreed time, the beginning of the work was also timely. The performing of all the documents, obtaining all necessary licenses and permits was made by the Chinese company clearly, on time and without violations," Shyrokov told Xinhua.

"I can only envy myself and boast that we are working with the Chinese company CHEC," he added.

Shyrokov was echoed by Vitaly Lipsky, the chief engineer at Yuzhy port, who said the technical side of the cooperation with Chinese partners is perfect.

"This is a good company, with its own dredging fleet, with its own technical specialists," Lipsky told Xinhua.

The dredging crew of 21 equipment units is currently working at Yuzhny. They have already removed about 1.7 million cubic meters of muck from the Yuzhny bottom, completing about 25 percent of the first part of the dredging project.

The project is estimated to allow the entry of large cargo ships in the port, expanding the productivity of the maritime facility and creating additional opportunities for Ukraine to boost its trade.