According to the company’s statement, the groundbreaking ceremony was held under the leadership of Malacca Chief Minister YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf bin Yusoh. The ceremony was attended by Desan Shipyard Chairman Cenk İsmail Kaptanoğlu, government representatives, local authorities, and industry stakeholders.
The project, which marks Desan’s first overseas shipyard investment, stands out as a significant step in strengthening defense and maritime cooperation between Türkiye and Malaysia. Developed within the scope of a joint venture and cooperation agreement signed with a local partner, the project will involve the establishment of a modern shipyard that will carry out military and commercial shipbuilding, as well as maintenance, repair, and modernization activities.
The facility, planned over a total area of 171 decares, will be developed in two phases, with the first phase covering 94 decares and the second phase 77 decares. Following the completion of engineering studies, bathymetric measurements, and soil surveys, construction has officially begun. The first phase of the shipyard is expected to be completed and become operational by the end of 2027.
In his remarks included in the statement, Kaptanoğlu emphasized that the investment is an important part of the company’s global growth vision. He noted that the groundbreaking ceremony represents not only the start of an investment but also a new phase in cooperation between Türkiye and Malaysia based on knowledge, technology, and capability sharing.
Kaptanoğlu also highlighted that the partnership with Malaysia is expected to pave the way for broader collaborations in the future and that the investment aims to contribute to the development of a regional maritime hub. He added that the project is anticipated to make a tangible contribution to strengthening economic and strategic relations between the two countries.
Source: AA
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