ENOC Marine: Seizing opportunities to boost African marine industry

Attributed to HE Saif Humaid Al Falasi

Innovation and tech solutions are key in maritime industry. Over the years, the African marine industry has witnessed robust growth and has enormous potential to become a maritime hub for the world.

Africa is home to over 30 coastal countries, with a combined coastline of approximately 30,500 miles. This extensive coastline provides ample opportunities for the development of ports, shipyards, and other marine infrastructure. Further, the presence of natural resources, including oil and gas, minerals, and fish offer significant opportunities for the development of the marine industry, including offshore exploration and production, mining, and fishing.

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, in 2021, Africa’s maritime trade, including both goods loaded and discharged, amounted to 1.3 billion tons, a 5.6% increase over 2020. The continent accounted for 6.9% of total goods loaded and 5% of total goods discharged. In 2021, containerized South-South trades, such as Sub-Saharan Africa to Latin America and the Caribbean, accounted for 12.5%, and North-South, such as Africa to Europe, for 7.8%.

The African maritime industry is therefore crucial to the continent's trade and economic growth and is a key facilitator of global trade. With the majority of African countries being import-dependent, the development of efficient and reliable shipping routes is critical in creating sustainable and inclusive growth in cooperation with stakeholders from across the continent. Moreover, investing in the country’s maritime industry will also help in creating jobs and providing training opportunities for the African talent.

ENOC Marine has been a prominent player in the African marine market. With a robust network in Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, Togo, Egypt and Nigeria, the Group has been significantly investing in the African maritime industry to drive the country’s socio-economic growth.

ENOC Group has been committed to supplying high-quality marine products to the African sub-continent. The company's STRATA brand portfolio covers a diverse range of marine products across all its ports providing all types of vessels, including bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, offshore supply vessels, oil rig platforms, tugboats, and fishing vessels.

ENOC Marine has been a leading innovator in the development, manufacturing and marketing of state-of-the-art technologies and products in Africa and further afield in the Middle East region.

With a strong presence in several African countries, a comprehensive range of marine products, and a focus on providing full technical services, the company has firmly established itself as a leading player in the African marine industry. Their latest innovative solutions, such as eco-friendly marine lubricants, demonstrate their willingness to invest in the future and contribute to a more sustainable marine industry. These lubricants are specially designed to reduce emissions and help vessels comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. With the African market becoming increasingly conscious of environmental issues, these eco-friendly lubricants are a timely and a much-needed sustainable solution.

Over the years, ENOC Marine has built a robust distributor network providing easy access to its international marine customer base. Through this network, the company has been able to score impressive sales of marine products in the African market, a testament of their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

ENOC Group is committed to building strong partnerships with local stakeholders, including governments, customers, and communities, and to investing in local talent and capabilities. By leveraging our expertise and building strong partnerships, the Group aims to be a leading player in Africa’s energy sector and to support the continent’s sustainable development.