The port of Casablanca enters a new era. King Mohammed VI has officially inaugurated an ambitious shipyard, marking a significant turning point for the Moroccan shipbuilding industry. This investment of 2.5 billion dirhams aims to consolidate Morocco’s position on the global stage, particularly in ship construction and repair. Read more about the shipyard’s impact.

A Strategic Asset for the Moroccan Shipbuilding Industry

Mustapha Farès, Director General of the National Ports Agency (ANP), describes the Casablanca shipyard as an “essential milestone.” This ambitious project aims to build a strong and competitive shipbuilding industry. Furthermore, it aligns with a royal vision to elevate the maritime sector to the same level of excellence as aviation and automotive industries. Learn more about maritime policy.

Thanks to the country’s geostrategic position, this shipyard is also expected to enhance maritime interconnectivity. Mohamed Jaja, Director of Infrastructure at the ANP, added that this project will create an industrial ecosystem dedicated to shipbuilding and repair.

State-of-the-Art Technical Capabilities

The new shipyard stands out for its impressive dimensions and modern equipment. It includes a dry dock 240 meters long, capable of accommodating ships up to 220 meters. A lift platform with a capacity of 9,700 tons and a basin equipped with a 450-ton elevator complement these facilities. Explore Morocco’s investment in shipbuilding.

The project also plans to develop 21 hectares of land and 660 meters of quays. This shipyard is part of a comprehensive program worth 5 billion dirhams, which also includes the development of a fishing port and the creation of a cruise terminal. The overall goal is to enhance the economic and tourist appeal of Casablanca.

Mustapha Farès, Director General of the National Ports Agency (ANP), describes the Casablanca shipyard as an “essential milestone.” This ambitious project aims to build a strong and competitive shipbuilding industry. Furthermore, it aligns with a royal vision to elevate the maritime sector to the same level of excellence as aviation and automotive industries. Learn more about maritime policy.

Thanks to the country’s geostrategic position, this shipyard is also expected to enhance maritime interconnectivity. Mohamed Jaja, Director of Infrastructure at the ANP, added that this project will create an industrial ecosystem dedicated to shipbuilding and repair.

Inauguration du chantier naval de Casablanca

Impact sur l'industrie maritime marocaine

State-of-the-Art Technical Capabilities

The new shipyard stands out for its impressive dimensions and modern equipment. It includes a dry dock 240 meters long, capable of accommodating ships up to 220 meters. A lift platform with a capacity of 9,700 tons and a basin equipped with a 450-ton elevator complement these facilities. Explore Morocco’s investment in shipbuilding.

Les capacités techniques de pointe du chantier

The project also plans to develop 21 hectares of land and 660 meters of quays. This shipyard is part of a comprehensive program worth 5 billion dirhams, which also includes the development of a fishing port and the creation of a cruise terminal. The overall goal is to enhance the economic and tourist appeal of Casablanca.