Strategic project — Structuring phase

Kribi International Shipyard

A future integrated platform for construction, heavy repair, offshore work and green conversion, serving the Gulf of Guinea.
300hectares
€650 Minvestment
850direct jobs
3,000+construction jobs
Q2 2029Targeted commissioning

A regional industrial ambition

Located in Kribi, at the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, the Kribi International Shipyard will be an integrated platform dedicated to naval construction, repair, conversion and maintenance.

It relies on the maritime and land corridors of the sub-region to offer a competitive response to market needs and strengthen the industrial sovereignty of CEMAC.

  • Reducing vessel downtimeLocal capacity for shorter turnaround times.
  • Strengthening industrial sovereigntyA strategic asset serving CEMAC.
  • Developing local skillsTraining, know-how transfer and lasting jobs.
Map of the maritime and land corridors connecting Kribi to the CEMAC sub-region
Ports Airports Maritime corridors Land corridors
Aerial view of the integrated naval platform in Kribi

An integrated naval platform

  • ShipbuildingNew vessels for coastal shipping, offshore and services.
  • Heavy repairFloating dock, dry docks and specialised workshops.
  • OffshoreMaintenance of offshore units and marine equipment.
  • Green conversionSolutions for decarbonisation and cleaner shipping.
  • Training & R&DTraining centre and applied research programmes.
  • Ship recyclingResponsible dismantling and material recovery.
Conceptual diagram

Conceptual diagram

  1. 1Shipbuilding area
  2. 2Dry docks & floating dock
  3. 3Workshops & industrial maintenance
  4. 4Outfitting quays & offshore equipment
  5. 5Logistics base & warehouses
  6. 6Training centre & R&D
  7. 7Service port & handling
  8. 8Services & infrastructure
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Non-contractual visualisation

Roadmap 2025 – 2029

2025

Studies & planning

Detailed technical studies, permits, engineering and planning.

2026

Financial structuring & partnerships

Financial close, partnerships and procurement.

2027 – 2028

Construction & equipment

Works, infrastructure and industrial installations.

Q2 2029

Testing & commissioning

Testing, ramp-up and start of operations.

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Technical studies at the heart of project structuring
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Technical studies at the heart of project structuring

Detailed studies are progressing to guarantee the performance, safety and durability of our future naval platform.

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Performance, innovation and environment

Engineer reviewing plans on a tablet near solar panels
  • Advanced technologyModern, digital equipment.
  • Sustainable buildingsResponsible, efficient design.
  • Safety & qualityDemanding international standards.
  • Controlled environmental impactReduced emissions and waste management.

Expected impacts for Cameroon and CEMAC

Vessel under repair at the shipyard
  • Job creation850 direct jobs and more than 3,000 during construction.
  • Skills developmentTraining and know-how transfer.
  • Local added valueIntegration of local SMEs and a strengthened value chain.
  • Reduced vessel downtimeLocal repair for greater vessel availability.

Let’s build a leading maritime chain in Central Africa together

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