Shipyard to grow fleet and enhance maritime capabilities in Caspian Sea Region
In the presence of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, alongside the most prominent, vertically integrated oil and gas company in Kazakhstan – KazMunayGas (KMG), have signed Heads of Terms (HoT) to establish a leading-edge ship building and repair facility in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan.
Both companies are poised to reshape the maritime landscape, creating a multifaceted facility, which would offer a broad range of services including drydocking, afloat repairs, ship building and refurbishment, the facility would be strategically designed to accommodate diverse vessel types such as bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, offshore vessels, and ferries.
Cornerstone
The proposed shipyard is set to become a cornerstone for AD Ports Group and KMG’s rapidly expanding joint venture – Caspian Integrated Maritime Solutions (CIMS). It would not only bolster CIMS fleet, but also extend its services to third party clients within Kazakhstan’s shipping and offshore maritime sectors, substantially enhancing the maritime capabilities within the Caspian Sea Region, making it a pivotal hub for maritime activities.
“Our strong alliance with KazMunayGas, through our strategic Joint Venture, CIMS, broadens our range of maritime services and fleet within the Caspian Region, whilst providing further opportunities to utilise our combined strengths to catalyse economic growth of Kazakhstan,” Captain Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group.
“I am certain that the signing of the HoT will make a significant contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries,” commented Magzum Mirzagaliyev, Chairman, KazMunayGas.
