The Tunisian subsidiary of the CMR Group aims to support Secren in its ongoing recovery efforts. This week, Claude Miguet, General Manager of the Mediterranean company, visited Antsiranana.
Positive signs have emerged as the Mediterranean Repair Company (CMR) Tunisia held a series of discussions with officials from the Society for Naval Studies, Construction, and Repairs (Secren). Early this week, Claude Miguet toured the Antsiranana shipyard alongside his counterpart, Félicien Milson, General Manager of Secren. Initial indications suggest a potential cooperation to revitalize the shipyard, particularly through the transfer of skills and expertise.
Secren intends to leverage the extensive experience of the Tunisian subsidiary of the French shipowner CMR Group, which specializes in manufacturing essential industrial components for shipyards, such as electrical wiring harnesses, sensors, systems, and high-power marine and energy engines. Since his recent appointment, Félicien Milson has demonstrated a strong commitment to steering the company out of its crisis.
According to a statement, these meetings reflect the determination of Secren’s management to meet the challenge of corporate recovery and restore its industrial purpose. The visit also aimed to assess the partnership between Secren and CMR Tunisia and explore avenues for strengthening it. Both parties expressed a clear intent: CMR Tunisia wishes to support Secren’s revival, while the latter seeks to recover through improved governance and investment.
Informed sources suggest that the proposed cooperation may involve sending Secren technicians and personnel to Tunisia for training. This exchange would allow shipyard technicians to develop new skills and acquire techniques suited to the demands of the naval industry. Furthermore, Claude Miguet emphasized the need for infrastructure upgrades, stating that modernizing Secren and utilizing equipment that meets international standards are essential prerequisites for welcoming ships again.
Secren began its recovery plan several months ago. In May, the government approved a budget allocation in the supplementary finance law to help the company stay afloat. The overall recovery plan for Secren is estimated at nearly 147 billion ariary, aimed at rehabilitating and modernizing the industry. Earlier this year, authorities highlighted the urgent need to mobilize 27 billion ariary to help put Secren back on track.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-17 06:09:24 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/relance-la-cmr-tunisie-prospecte-aupres.html
