During a working visit to the Balkan velayat, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the commissioning ceremony of the new dry cargo vessel "Gadamly." The vessel was built at the Balkan Shipyard in Turkmenbashy, according to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.

Speaking at a ceremony at the Turkmenbashy International Seaport, the head of state emphasized that Turkmenistan is systematically developing its transport and logistics system and improving its national maritime industry.

"Turkmenistan plays a key role in the development of transnational transport and transit corridors along the East-West and North-South routes. Our country has developed a powerful transport and logistics system, including new railways and highways, modern world-class airports, and the Turkmenbashy International Seaport," said Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

The President also noted the role of the “Balkan” Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Yard, opened in 2018, in strengthening the country's economic potential. He stated that the company makes a significant contribution to the development of the maritime and river transport industry and has received a number of international certificates.

The bulk carrier "Gadamly" is designed for the transportation of dry cargo, with a deadweight capacity of 6 100 tons. The vessel can carry 240 containers weighing 20 tons each. The project was implemented by Turkmen specialists in collaboration with their Korean partners.

During the visit, Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected the vessel's technical specifications and equipment, which, according to experts, fully complies with international maritime standards.

The ceremony concluded with a traditional maritime ritual: with the president's blessing, the vessel's captain started the main engine, and the ship's horn sounded, signaling the Gadamly's commissioning.