Aliança Shipyard upgrade
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Aliança Shipyard, located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, has received financing priority from Brazil’s Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) for a R$288.9 million project to modernize its infrastructure and expand services for the oil and gas, offshore support and ship repair markets. The decision was made during the 64th meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors on October 8.
The planned upgrades include dredging, quay expansion, equipment installation and improvements to operational and administrative areas. The project has an estimated execution period of 24 months and is expected to generate 345 direct jobs. It is part of a portfolio of projects prioritized in Rio de Janeiro state, totaling R$1.02 billion.
The improvements are intended to expand the shipyard’s capacity to serve these markets. Financing priority does not constitute a signed loan agreement or the release of funds. Financing remains subject to assessment and contracting by the relevant financial institution.
This article was produced by Westhon Media for One Energy News.