Cameroon shipyard project progressing

Construction work on the Limbe shipyard project in Cameroon is expected to be completed in December 2007. This was one of the revelations of a two-day adhoc committee meeting in Limbe during which the management of the Limbe Shipyard Project reviewed and evaluated the different levels of execution of the recommendations of the government.

When completed, the project will serve as a repair facility for commercial ships including oil tankers and will also contribute to the development of industries such as construction of naval bases in Cameroon. So far, some 570 metres of the 700 metre long breakwater into the sea has been built with a depth of 14 metres. This will provide a safe anchorage for ships and the wharf will accommodate several vessels at any one time.

The shipyard project is a stand alone project and does not form part of the Limbe deep seaport project.