Ciramar Shipyards and also Fassmer Technical Projects ink an offer to Create Dominicana Caribbean Shipyards
Ciramar Shipyards authorized a tactical partnership with Fassmer Technical Projects that develops the basis for teamwork in different locations, consisting of layout and also building of brand-new ships and also multi-purpose vessels produced in theDominican Republic The range of the bargain additionally consists of upkeep, manufacture and also neighborhood advertising of mechanical items, consisting of props, stablizing and also guiding systems, thrusters, azimuth thrusters; in addition to marine automation; ship repair work; and also workers training with consulting in the layout of marine tools.
Fassmer is a German, family-owned business established in 1850 that focuses on vessel layout, repair work, conversion and also newbuild building for Offshore Patrol Vessels, Yachts, Ferries, Survey and also Research Vessels and also Fire Fighting, along with the manufacture of vital parts and also tools for the Offshore Windpower sector.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader consulted with Craig R. Gundry, General Manager of Fassmer Technical Projects, along with the proprietors and also administration of Ciramar and also Fassmer, to talk about different concerns of nationwide worry.
“This week represents the realization of a shared vision between Fassmer and Ciramar to create a new standard of ship repair and ship building in the Caribbean,” said Craig R. Gundry (General Manager – Fassmer Technical Projects) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
“We were honored to be received by President Abinader. We were extremely impressed with his detailed questions and knowledge about the industries we are involved in,” said Gundry. “There was a great focus on the importance of job creation within his country, as well as creating a positive environment for economic improvement. This week represents the realization of a shared vision between Fassmer and Ciramar to create a new standard of ship repair and ship building in the Caribbean.”
Luis Contreras Brea, President of Ciramar, considers that “an integrated and avant-garde maritime services company, with more than 171 years of experience such as Fassmer, presents synergies and opportunities not only for our company, but for the country, since it will locate the Dominican Republic. Fassmer offers high added value services that we can capitalize on by offering solutions to its clients and ours, in a more professional manner, as well as incorporating a new innovative, competitive and integrated offer into our portfolio.”
Through this agreement, Ciramar will expand its portfolio of solutions providing attention and service to a potential market of more than 7,000 ships that circulate annually in the region. In addition, it will tap opportunities in the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind power industry via Fassmer’s experience.
“This new alliance … will allow the generation of more than 600 specialized direct jobs in the first stage, projecting an expansion to more than 1,200 direct jobs in the next three years,” said Contreras.
(Left to Right): CDR. Daniel P. Slot (United States Navy), Moises Montero (United States Marine Corps E-4 Corporal (Ret)– Born, Haina, Dominican Republic), Craig R. Gundry (General Manager– Fassmer Technical Projects), General de Brigada Elvis A. Almonte Santana
