Signing of an Agreement between the PAPN and GNCAC for the Development of Ship Repair in Congo

The Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire (PAPN) and the company GNCAC have recently reached a major milestone in the development of port and maritime activities in the Republic of Congo through the signing of an “Agreement setting out the conditions for the allocation, occupation, and operation of a 100-meter basin of the multifunctional quay by GNCAC.” The agreement was officially signed by the Director General of GNCAC, Francesco Paragò, and the Director General of the Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire, Séraphin Bhalat.

This agreement grants GNCAC a strategic area within the Port of Pointe-Noire, marking the first concrete step toward the implementation of an ambitious ship repair project, unique of its kind across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Unprecedented in both scale and regional scope, this project opens up new prospects for the Congolese maritime sector. It represents a major opportunity for the creation of skilled jobs while fostering the development and strengthening of the competencies of Congolese technicians in a high value-added field: ship repair.

Beyond its social and economic impact, this initiative also contributes to enhancing the strategic capacity and competitiveness of the Port of Pointe-Noire, which is set to play an even more central role in maritime trade within the sub-region. By equipping itself with specialized infrastructure and services, the port further consolidates its position as a key maritime hub in Central Africa.