JLOTS Project | 21 Mar 2024

Source- IE

The US plans to deliver aid to Gaza from a floating dock at sea through the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore Project (JLOTS). The goal is to deliver aid equivalent to two million meals a day to Gaza.

JLOTS capabilities are used to transport cargo by sea when one or more ports cannot be operated or are not available for loading or unloading.
- Overall, JLOTS integrates infrastructure, logistics, security, and environmental considerations to facilitate effective disaster response and humanitarian aid delivery.
The project will consist of two main components, a floating dock and a long pier with a causeway.
- The floating dock will be constructed using steel components delivered to the site by a roll-on, roll-off ship, a type of cargo vessel equipped with a platform for loading and unloading heavy cargo.
- The pier will connect to the shore, while the dock could be placed up to a kilometre away. This setup ensures that aid-carrying ships avoid the risk of getting stuck in shallow waters near the shore.