After a long period of turbulence marked by difficulties and uncertainty, the Antsiranana-based Society for Naval Studies, Construction, and Repair (Secren) is turning the page on stagnation. The change is now visible at the shipyard: ships are being welcomed back, repair operations have restarted, bookings are increasing, and infrastructure rehabilitation is accelerating.
With a capital injection of ten billion ariary from the State, the company has new support. General Manager Félicien Milson emphasized that the company, a vital economic engine for the region, is no longer at a standstill. Concrete operations have begun, with the tugboat ‘Chambo Bora-II’ from Mahajanga being one of the first vessels serviced, followed by ‘Chambo Bora-III’ and others related to the shrimp fishing season.
In total, nearly twenty-five ships are expected, including those from Réfrigépêche Ouest, Somapêche, and Pêche Export. Beyond domestic clients, the shipyard is preparing to welcome the ‘PEGASUS’, a foreign cruise ship based in the Seychelles, signaling an ambition to expand beyond the national market. Furthermore, a partnership with the Mediterranean Repair Company (Compagnie Méditerranéenne de Réparation) from Tunisia is being explored to provide technical assistance and management improvements.
While the recovery remains fragile, the management is focused on restoring the company’s credibility and industrial performance. The ultimate goal, as stated by the General Manager, is to transform this state-supported revival into a sustainable business model that no longer relies on government subsidies for operational costs.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11 06:09:19 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/antsiranana-le-chantier-naval-de-la.html
