Construction Of A Ship Mayotte: The CNOI Won a Contract of Rs 240 Million

11 years, 1 month ago - March 19, 2013

Construction Of Ship Mayotte: The CNOI Won ...

The shipyard Indian Ocean, Mauritian company IBL group, has won a contract of Rs 240 million for the construction of a double-ended boat to Mayotte. With its 39 meters long and 12 meters wide, 50, will be the largest ship built by CNOI.

Several vessels, including two double-ended ferries, several times a day provide the path of people and goods on the two main islands of Mayotte. Demand has increased, the General Council of the French department has decided to build a new boat amphidrome to commute daily. Following an international tender, the shipyard Indian Ocean (CNOI) has awarded the contract to Rs 240 million.

The new boat, which will be 39 meters long and 12 meters wide, 50, will carry 230 passengers and 28 cars while the other two can only accommodate 98 people and the same number of vehicles. Delivery is scheduled for 2014. "A tank is a double-ended with a door at the back and front, allowing passengers and vehicles to enter from one side and out the other," explains Jean-Yves Ruellou, CEO CNOI. "The propulsion is special because thanks to engines installed at the front and rear of the boat, amphidrome can go back and forth without turning around. '

This will be the 18th ship to be built by the CNOI which has existed for 11 years. This will be the largest ever built by the company in Mauritius. In addition, says Jean-Yves Ruellou the Atsantsa, Malagasy patrol boats captured two Sri Lankan suspected of illegal fishing, was built by the shipyard. In addition, he says, the company provides direct employment to 300 people.

Nicolas Maigrot, IBL Group CEO, noted that the CNOI has "been able to create a reputation for quality service in the region and make a technical stop Maurice important for vessels navigating in the Indian Ocean."

Text by Le Mauricien

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