Mauritian yard provides support to Seychelles Defence
Coast Guard vessels dry docked in Mauritius
SEYCHELLES: Maintenance and dry docking of Seychelles Coast Guard ships are being undertaken close to home at the Mauritian facilities of CNOI (Indian Ocean Shipyard) where yard is able to accommodate a variety of vessels from frigates, tuna seiners, supply vessels, and tugboats to high-end yachts.
Yesterday the Coast Guard welcomed back the patrol ship, PS Etoile after a successful dry docking project. The vessel was dry docked in March this year for scheduled maintenance works and inspections aimed at enhancing operational readiness and maritime capability.
Work included maintenance on the boilers as well as improvements to the crew berths. She was also completely repainted.
Upon arrival at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base, the Commander of the Seychelles Coast Guard Lt. Col. David Arrisol warmly welcomed and congratulated PS Etoile and her crew for the successful completion of the mission and their safe return home.
The successful dry docking of PS Etoile marks another important milestone in maintaining the operational efficiency and seaworthiness of the Seychelles Coast Guard fleet in safeguarding Seychelles’ maritime domain.
Another Coast Guard vessel, the Star, which was commissioned in 2024, is currently also undergoing repainting at the CNOI yard.
Based in Port-Louis, Mauritius, the CNOI provides a one-stop solution for shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine maintenance. The yard also supplied a full range of marine equipment and technical components, including Yanmar and Baudouin engines, Schottel propulsion systems, and Hempel, Altex, and Jotun professional coatings to the region.
Facilities include a 1,500 ton boat hoist, 130m dry dock as well as 5.6 hectares of operational space.
PHOTO: The PS Etoile returns to Seychelles after a successful dry docking project.
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