Fährverbindung Osttimor - eine Machbarkeitsstudie - Konzepte für eine neue Fährverbindung zwischen der Nord- und Südküste von Timor-Leste

Ferry connection in Timor-Leste - Feasibility study

In the framework of the German-Timorese financial cooperation in the maritime sector, the Timorese Minister of Transport has launched a tender for the elaboration of a feasibility study for an additional ferry link in the island state.
The aim of the new ferry link is to foster the economic development of Timor-Leste as well as to improve the living conditions of the Timorese population.
As a complement to the already existing ferry link between Dili, the enclave of Oecussi on the north west coast of the island and the Ataúro Island, the feasibility study comprises a concept for a new ferry link between the north and south coast of Timor-Leste.
The study covers the technical and economic feasibility of the new ferry link, the identification of potential ferry landing sites along the route as well as the conceptual design of the ferry. All design options for ferry and landing sites are based on reliable and sustainable approaches.