Specialist provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), has announced it is supporting a groundbreaking floating dock ship project in Ghana. In partnership with Prime Meridian Docks Ghana, this major initiative involves the building and operation of a floating dock ship repair facility at the port of Takoradi.

This promising project, nicknamed ‘Project Shiprite’, represents a significant step forward for the maritime industry in the Gulf of Guinea. With a total capital requirement of $137million, the project has already secured full financial backing, ensuring its successful completion.

When finished, Project Shiprite will feature a state-of-the-art 13,500-tonne lift-capacity floating dry dock, 18,000 square meters of reclaimed land, a 200-meter jetty, modern workshops, offices, and an array of heavy marine equipment. These features will provide world-class ship repair and maintenance services to vessels trading in the Gulf of Guinea, positioning Takoradi as a strategic hub for maritime operations in the region.

One of the key advantages of this facility is its ability to boost intra-African trade and strengthen regional economic growth. The project is expected to play a vital role in retaining foreign currency that would have otherwise been lost to overseas shipyards by providing local alternatives for ship repair.