Ship building and ship repair opportunities in Namibia
Thimoteus, Kristof (2024)
Thimoteus, Kristof
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202403204758
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202403204758
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This thesis addresses Namibia's aspiration to become a shipbuilding and repair hub, exploring challenges and opportunities. Despite recent upgrades and resource discoveries, a comprehensive analysis of the maritime industry's viability, sustainability, and implications is lacking.
The research focuses on current and future shipbuilding and repair prospects within Namibia, using a qualitative case study approach. Key stakeholders, including Namdock, Namport, Damen Shipyards, and industry participants, are studied through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Findings reveal collaboration opportunities with fishing, bunkering, oil and gas companies, the Namibian Navy, potential investors, and spare parts supply companies, contributing to economic growth and a self-reliant maritime sector. Infrastructural upgrades, like establishing a graving dock, highlight Namibia's commitment to autonomy.
Recommendations stress collaborative partnerships, investor engagement, infrastructure development, certification standards adherence, skills development, and sustainable practices. Implementing these recommendations is crucial for realizing Namibia's vision of a technologically advanced, self-sufficient, and globally competitive shipbuilding and repair sector. In conclusion, this thesis offers valuable insights and actionable recommendations, guiding Namibia to effectively leverage its maritime opportunities, foster economic development, and emerge as a key player internationally.
The research focuses on current and future shipbuilding and repair prospects within Namibia, using a qualitative case study approach. Key stakeholders, including Namdock, Namport, Damen Shipyards, and industry participants, are studied through semi-structured interviews and document analysis. Findings reveal collaboration opportunities with fishing, bunkering, oil and gas companies, the Namibian Navy, potential investors, and spare parts supply companies, contributing to economic growth and a self-reliant maritime sector. Infrastructural upgrades, like establishing a graving dock, highlight Namibia's commitment to autonomy.
Recommendations stress collaborative partnerships, investor engagement, infrastructure development, certification standards adherence, skills development, and sustainable practices. Implementing these recommendations is crucial for realizing Namibia's vision of a technologically advanced, self-sufficient, and globally competitive shipbuilding and repair sector. In conclusion, this thesis offers valuable insights and actionable recommendations, guiding Namibia to effectively leverage its maritime opportunities, foster economic development, and emerge as a key player internationally.