30th October 2023

A Chinese-built floating dock located in the Casablanca Shipyard in Havana and operated by the Caribbean Drydock Company SA has been inaugurated. The facility, described as the largest and most modern to offer services in the Caribbean region, has a lifting capacity of 22,000 tons allowing the shipyard to carry out repairs and improve the independence of Cuba’s shipping. The multi-million-dollar investment is also intended to  become an important source of foreign exchange income for Cuba. Miguel Pineda, the Director General of the Maritime-Port Transport Business Group, said that depending on the availability of resources the facility’s services will be offered to both national and foreign vessels.

Photo: Ricardo López Hevia

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