Interocean in floating drydock project in Ghana
Still under development, it is hoped the new port and ship repair yard will become a powerhouse (Source: Google Maps)
Interocean Marine Services has partnered with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana to build and operate a new floating drydock at the Port of Takoradi in Ghana, Africa, hoping to set the location up as a new ship repair powerhouse under an initiative it is calling ‘Project Shiprite’.
Situated within the Gulf of Guinea, Takoradi is well positioned to take advantage of local ship repair business, which includes oil tankers and offshore vessels, as well as, recently, potentially huge numbers of container ships steaming northward from the Cape of Good Hope.
The new floating drydock facility will have a lift capacity of 13,500t. Meanwhile, the shipyard as a whole will have 18,000m2 of reclaimed land, a 200m jetty, and will be equipped with offices, workshops, and fitted out with heavy equipment.
Interocean says the project will play a vital role in retaining foreign currency and strengthening economic growth in Ghana.
“The partnership between Interocean’s subsidiary, Rigmar Ghana Ltd, and Prime Meridian Docks, underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in driving innovation and progress within the maritime industry,” said Interocean Chief Financial Officer, Simon Laing. “With Project Shiprite well underway, this facility is set to become a game changer for ship repair and maintenance services in West Africa.”
