S&R Booklet

It shall be our policy to promote sound safety, health and environmental practices.

ContentsTrinidad and Tobago Shipbuilding & Repair Maritime Cluster

S&R Logo IIMaritime Industry Development Committee / Stakeholders Meeting IIIForeword from The Deputy Leader - Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster IV Introduction by The Chairman - Maritime Industry Development Committee V

Vision 1Our Mission 2Our Values 3Shipbuilding & Repair Market Focus 4Shipbuilding & Repair Services 5Ships to be Repaired / Built 6Other Newbuilds 7Shipbuilding & Repairs to Standards 8Need for Government Business Support 9Economic Diversification 10Our Fundamental Advantage 11Shipyard Spin-off Industries 12Other Shipyard Related Services 13Expanded Employment Opportunities 14Health, Safety and Environment 15Technologically Advanced Products 15Shipbuilding and Repair Training 18Communication 20Target Groups 21Other Products 21Participation at International Marine Trade Shows 22Necessary Requirements 23Government Support 24Organizational Goals (FY2008 – 2011) 25Achieving Our Development Goals: Vision 2020 28The Objective Has Been Set 30Acknowledgements 31

SHIPBUILDING & REPAIREnabling Maritime Development in Partnership with Government

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L. to R.: Captain R. Baddaloo (M.I.D.C. Chairman), Professor C. Stevenson, T. Smith, R. Hansraj,W. de Gannes (S&R Deputy Leader), Commander F. Weekes, K. Perez, Commander K. Huggins,

F. Mungroo, M. Scipio-Hosang.

Shipbuilding and Repair Presentation (Feb 2008)Ministry of Trade and Industry Headquarters,

Level 17, Nicholas Tower, Port of Spain.

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The Ministry of Trade and Industry, together with Stakeholders in the shipbuilding and repair industry has initiated an ambitious program to ensure its long-term prosperity in a dynamic growth market.

Shipbuilding and repair is of strategic importance in many respects. lt develops advanced technologies that offer considerable spin-offs to other sectors; it provides essential means of transport for regional and international trade; and it supplies maritime companies and Governments with advanced vessels.

The Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster has the task of identifying lines of action, aiming to enhance the industry’s vibrancy, dynamism and world-wide competitiveness and with it securing sustainable growth, with the intention of also helping our country further diversify the local economy from the energy sector.

It shall be our policy to promote sound safety, health and environmental practices. Safety, health, and environmental performance are core values of the organization. These values will benefit the industry, employees and the community.

Any success that can be attributed to enabling and advancing the local shipbuilding and repair industry, must be given to the hardworking members of the Government appointed Maritime Industry Development Committee, The Ministry of Trade and Industry, Consultants and Cluster Stakeholders, who took time from their hectic job schedules and made numerous meaningful contributions, by way of suggestions, expert advice and their support.

The aim of this inaugural Shipbuilding and Repair Publication, rightfully called ‘Vision,’ is to properly document our combined efforts and record it for posterity. It may also be used as a reference tool for those seeking information on commencing Shipbuilding and Repair operations within Trinidad and Tobago.

We must continue to strive to become a globally recognized shipbuilding and repair hub, a hemispheric leader driven by cutting edge technology and world class human resources. I salute and congratulate all those who stood their ground and persevered.

Deputy Leader of the Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster

ForewordWilfred de Gannes

Deputy Leader - Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster

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As a nation with a long-standing maritime history, Trinidad and Tobago continues to benefit from its exceptional location, away from the hurricane belt and its maritime accessibility between key trade routes, connecting the North and South American continents.

The domestic shipbuilding and repair sector is developing as an offshoot from a rapidly expanding energy sector, which requires a strong maritime presence to support its offshore exploration activity. This sector also benefits from a growing domestic cargo and trans-shipment trade, as Trinidad and Tobago’s economy continues to expand and our country is developes into a major maritime trading hub among the smaller Caribbean islands.

Trinidad and Tobago’s economic progress over the years has been due to a number of factors – our natural resources, traditions of hard work, entrepreneurship, the strength of our diverse, multi-ethnic society and the determination of government to implement policies, which not only move our country towards a path of growth and development, but towards one of economic diversification from our non-renewable energy resources.

The Maritime Industry Development Committee (M.I.D.C.) was established to oversee the formulation of the Strategic Development Plans of the various domestic maritime clusters, thereby setting a course to make them internationally competitive and in a better position to continue to contribute to the national economy.

We appreciate all the efforts and contributions of the Shipbuilding and Repair cluster to nation building and are conscious of the fact that we will continue to work together for the further development of Trinidad and Tobago.

IntroductionCaptain Rawle Baddaloo – Chairman

Maritime Industry Development Committee (M.I.D.C.)

Captain Rawle Baddaloo Chairman of the Maritime Industry Development Committee

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VISION

“To be a globally recognized shipbuilding and repair hub, a hemispheric leader driven by cutting edge technology and world class human resources committed to the development

and sustainability of the environment and the National Community”

Photo: Port of Spain Ferry Terminal

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OUR MISSION

“We are local shipbuilding and repair entrepreneursdedicated to the growth and development of the industry, by providing the highest quality of professional, technical

and logistical solutions to our customers; and we promote

and sustain globally recognized human resource competencies, technology and physical infrastructure, while achieving operational

profitability and surpassing established global standards”

Photo: Shipyard Location Workgroup

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OUR VALUES

• PROFESSIONALISM • RELIABILITY • INTEGRITY• COMPETITIVENESS • EXCELLENCE

• PASSION TO SUCCEED

Photo: Port of Spain International Waterfront Centre

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Deep-sea Multi-PurposeFishing Vessels

Coast Guard Ships

Mega Yachts

Transport and Construction Barges

Platform Supply Vessels (P.S.V.s)Anchor Handling Tug Supply (A.H.T.S.)

Floating Dry-docks / PontoonsMonopile Mooring Buoys

Ferries /Inter-island Vessels

Terminal Tug Boats

SHIPS< 5,000 DWT

(Petrotrin “Carib Valley” Terminal Tug)

SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR MARKET FOCUS

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SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR SERVICES

Utilizing Naval Architects / Technicians to design, build and repair ships < 5,000 DWT using fiberglass, steel, aluminum and concrete

materials, together with modern fabrication processes.

(Ship Autocad Technician)

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Deep Sea Multi Purpose Fishing Vessels

Inter Island Vessels Transport and Construction Barges

Terminal Tug Boats Platform Supply Vessels (P.S.V.s)

Mega Yachts

Ferries Anchor Handling Tug Supply Coast Guard Ships

SHIPS TO BE BUILT / REPAIRED

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Floating Drydocks Pontoons Monopile Mooring Buoys

OTHER NEWBUILDS

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SHIPBUILDING & REPAIRS TO STANDARDS

The quality of building of the ship in any shipyard is assured by the use of classification societies such as Germanischer Lloyd (Germany),

Lloyd’s Register (UK), Det Norske Veritas (Norway).The classification society will approve the details of the design and inspect and report on the building process, ensuring that it meets

minimum standards.

(Shipyard Classification Inspectors)

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NEED FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT

Government of Trinidad and Tobago (G.O.T.T.) can attract marine business investors to provide world class maritime products /

services and offer training that will create sustainable employment opportunities to Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago by providing business structure support and business development grants.

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ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

This will increase diversification of the local economy away from the energy sector and increase export revenue.

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OUR FUNDAMENTAL ADVANTAGE

Existing ship repair business

Industrial / investment hub of the Caribbean

Financial hub of the Caribbean

Below active hurricane belt

Long history in weld fabrication

Existing link with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies

Standardized design

Latest technology

On-going training and human resource development

Innovative financial solutions

FundamentalsFor MaintainingCompetitiveAdvantages

(Use of computer technology)

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SHIPYARD SPIN-OFF INDUSTRIES

Hull and super structure treatment:Paint manufacture

Hot Dip Galvanizing:Zinc and aluminum

Hydraulics: Sales and servicing Foundry: Ferrous and non-ferrous

Other Surface Treatments:Metallizing and anodizingof metal surfaces

Engine and Generator:Sales and servicing

Surface Preparation:Wet and sand blasting

Propeller Balancing:Using computerized technology

SEVERALSPIN-OFF

INDUSTRIES

(T.I.G. Welding)

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OTHER SHIPYARD RELATEDSERVICES

Gas freeing and weld inspection

Certified Construction

Metal inspection of ship hulls Retro fitting and conversion

InsulationCertification agencies

Industry human resource database / Management

Shipboard electrical sales,service and installation

SUPPORTSERVICESREQUIRED

FORSUCCESS

(Certified Construction)

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EXPANDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

H.Y.P.E.

M.u.S.T.

University of the West Indies

Metal Industries Co. (MIC)

U.T.T. Maritime Campus

Cipriani Labour College

O.J.T.

Y.T.E.P.P.

Mechanical Engineers Joiners Painters Pipe Fitters Electricians Welders Fabricators HR Managers Ship Engineers

AutoCAD Technicians

Shift workers required 24/7365 days a year

Permanent & O.J.T. employment opportunities

12,000+ new job positions withinthe next 4 years

(T.I.G. Welder)

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Encourage new and existing Shipbuilding andrepair yards to actively maintain Health, Safety and Environmental Standards, in compliance with the

OSH Act and Regulations.

Photo courtesy: Aker yards - Langsten

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

It should be noted that the ‘smoke-stack’ and ‘sun set’ labels that are often applied to shipbuilding are misleading.

Products of the industry are amongst the most technologically advanced produced by any industry.

The modern shipbuilding process is also extremely sophisticated and modern shipyards are highly efficient industrial enterprises requiring

extremely competent management.

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TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED PRODUCTSPhoto courtesy: Damen Shipyards - Gorinchem

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SHIPBUILDING &SHIP REPAIR TRAINING

Need to keep up to date with

educational programs

Distance Learning Programusing computer technology

(Pass Certificates / Credits given)

Monthly Newsletter“Trinidad & Tobago Shipbuilder & Repair News”

Annual MaritimeExhibitions & Conferences

(Local and foreign)

In-houseSeminars & Workshops

(Pass Certificates / Credits given

(S&R Computer Lecture Screen)

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COMMUNICATION

Monthly S&R e-Newsletter, to be published in print form with local and international distribution.

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TARGET GROUPS

• Community at Large.

• Government.

• Young People.

• Foreign Customers.

OTHER PRODUCTS

• Booklets.

• School information tools.

• Television productions.

• S&R Website.

(Young shipbuilders at work)

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NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

• Confidentiality Provisions – Non Disclosure Agreement (N.D.A.): Should be created between the Ministry of Trade and Industry (M.T.I.) / Shipbuilding & Repair Development Company (S.R.D.C.) and Target Investor where there would be no public access to Business Proposals under consideration.

• Grants and Concessions: Offered for the period of development for new and existing businesses.

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GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

• Financial Injection: to properly establish and operate S.R.D.C.*

• Working Capital: Low interest Loan Facility or Guarantee - B.D.C.L.**

• Minister’s License: To allow for the importation of all raw materials and equipment associated with Shipbuilding and Ship Repair sector development project, at Duty-free and Zero Value Added Tax rate.

• Tax Concessions: No Corporate Tax for the 1st Five (5) years of operation.

• No Value Added Tax (V.A.T.): Removal of V.A.T. on Shipbuilding and Ship Repair sector output and services.

S.R.D.C.* = T&T Shipbuilding and Repair Development Company.

B.D.C.L.** = Business Development Company Limited

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ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS (FY2008 – 2011)

Increase Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Capacity:Enable Shipyard Sub-sector development:• Approve 15 No. Business Development Grants (USD$50,000) each

• Approve 15 No. Market Feasibility Development Grants (USD$75,000) each.

• Approve 15 No. Shipyard Sub-Sector Grants (USD$750,000) each.

Establish Five (5) new Shipyards throughout Trinidad and Tobago:• Approve 5 No. Pioneer Shipyard Business Grants (USD$15,000,000) each.

• Endorse 5 No. Working Capital Loan Facility/Guarantee (USD$5,000,000) ea.

Establish One (1) Advance Shipyard Park (>1,000 DWT):• Provide Shipbuilding and Ship repair opportunities to investors who do not have access to shore side facilities, allowing them to part-take / expand into industry, in the shortest possible time frame.

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Short Listed Advance Shipyard Park Locations:

1. Between Point-a-Pierre and Waterloo*

2. Between La Brea and Cap-de-Ville*

3. Sullivan Island – Sea Lots (presentation held on December 20th 2007 at M.T.I.)

* Further field visit / site investigations to be undertaken.

Standardized Shipbuilding Plans:

• Commission Naval Architects to design plans for Fifteen (15) different types of ships, suitable for use by Trinidad and Tobago Shipbuilding Industry.

(Shipyard location workgroup)

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Public Relations and Education:

• Host Annual ‘T&T Maritime Exhibition / Conference’.

• Host S&R Training Seminars / Workshops.

• Host and maintain of S&R Company Website.

• Implement and operate S&R Distance Learning Program.

• Publish monthly ‘Trinidad and Tobago Shipbuilder & Repair News’.

• Publish S&R booklets.

• Produce school information tools.

• Produce S&R television productions.

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ACHIEVING OUR DEVELOPMENT GOALS – VISION 2020

“The long-term objective of the country’s economic policy is economic diversification: creating goods and services for export which are not based on energy.” - Central Bank Governor Ewart Williams. Monetary Policy Report of the

Central Bank, Port-of-Spain, October 2007.

“Given the estimated proven gas reserves-to-production ratio and assuming no further success in our exploration efforts, the worst-case scenario, Trinidad and Tobago has a 12 to 15 year window of opportunity for development of the non-energy sector.” - President George Maxwell Richards. Couva / Pt. Lisas Chamber of

Commerce at their annual Christmas Dinner, November 2007.

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ACHIEVING OUR DEVELOPMENT GOALS – VISION 2020

“As a result of our strong and consistent macro-economic performance, the focus of the heritage fund has shifted from stabilization to wealth generation and of taking advantage of the considerable opportunity that it provides for an enterprising government in pursuit of economic diversification, much in the same way as other oil producing countries have done such as Norway, Qatar and Oman.”- Finance Minister Karen Nunez-Tesheira. Accounting Week, hosted by the Institute of

Chartered Accountants of T&T (ICATT), Port-of-Spain, December 2007.

“Trinidad and Tobago cannot reach developed country status by 2020 if its energy sector-dependent economy is not properly diversified. No aspect of the achievement of our overall objective of becoming a developed country constitutes a simple process and hardly is this anywhere more evident that in respect of meeting the diversification challenge.” - Prime Minister Patrick Manning.Sixth Annual Caribbean MBA Conference hosted by the University of Wharton and the

Harvard School of Business, Port of Spain, January 2008.

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THE OBJECTIVE HAS BEEN SET

“To develop a world-class maritime cluster, leveragingon our local successes and favourable geographic location, while atthe same time building core maritime competencies for the future”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Trinidad and Tobago Shipbuilding and Repair Maritime Cluster wishes to acknowledge the valuable contribution of the undermentioned Private Companies and Individuals who contributed to this inaugural Publication.

These contributions of time, finance, advice and support for this Publication have demonstrated commendable patriotism for Trinidad and Tobago. In appreciation of their generosity therefore, we acknowledge and record for posterity their contribution to the production of this booklet.

Webgold Designs

Stephan De RochéManaging Director

Phone: (868) 626-4628E-mail: [email protected]

ALSTONS SHIPPINGP.O. Box 600,3 Abercromby Street,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 625-2201-5Fax: (868) 625-3691, 627-3368E-mail: [email protected]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ASCO Trinidad Limited#7 Cornelio Street, Woodbrook,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 627-8601Galeota Office: (868) 630-8341www.ascoworld.com

Cantrex LimitedLot #18 C & D O’Meara Industrial Estate Arima, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 642-3491/3801/7330Fax: (868) 642-3164cantrexaluminium.com

Engine Tech Company Limited#12 Mausica Street,Arima,Trinidad, West Indies.

Tel: (868) 667-7158 / 7547Mobile: (868) 620-9679After Hours: (868) 667-0623E-Mail: [email protected]

Batchac Art & Design LimitedCorner Harris & McDonald Streets,Curepe,Trinidad, West Indies

Tel/Fax: (868) 663-2524Cell: (868) 734-6545E-mail: [email protected]

DAMUS Limited

South Trunk Road, La Romaine,Trinidad, West Indies.

Tel: (868) 657-7351Fax: (868) 657-0556 E-Mail: [email protected]

Heritage Designs & Development Ltd.

Apt. No. 13 Jackson Street, Curepe,Trinidad, West Indies.

Tel: (868) 703-0506 Fax: (868) 221-9184E-mail: [email protected]


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

International Marine &Industrial Inspection Ltd.Centropolis Mall,80 Ramsaran Street,Chaguanas, Trinidad, West Indies.

Email: [email protected]/Fax: (868) 665-7105Cell: (868) 721-1260

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Lloyd’s Register Central andSouth America Limited56-58 Roberts Street,Woodbrook,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Email: [email protected]: (868) 628 2356Fax: (868) 628 2328www.lr.org

Maritime Preservation LimitedSlipway Guide Jetty, St. Vincent Street,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 625-2927 / 2962Fax: (868) 627-3056E-mail: [email protected]

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Mr. Richard RamsawakIndustry Specialist

Level 16, Nicholas Towers63-65 Independence Square,Port of SpainTrinidad, West Indies

Tel: (868) 625-4792 Fax: (868) 625-7836

The Phi Group

Anil SeeterramManaging Director

Tel: (868) 688-8143E-mail: [email protected]

Quality Electric Sales and ServiceA division of Maritime Preservation Ltd.Slipway Guide Jetty, St. Vincent Street,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 625-2927Cell: (868) 798-2774 (24hrs)Fax: (868) 627-3056, (868) 769-6133 (24hrs)E-mail: [email protected]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Trinidad Dry DockCompany LimitedP. O. Box 514.,Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago,West Indies.

Phone: (868) 637-3908Fax: (868) 633-9436E-mail: [email protected]

Trintrac LimitedNo.8 Bolai Tr., I.D.C. Estate,Chase Village, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 627-5329 / (868) 672-3980Fax: (868) 672-5330E-mail: [email protected]

IceBerg Packaged Ice Limited

Ravendranath MaharajDirector

Estate Road, Kelly Village, Caroni,Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone/Fax: (868) 669-8747Cell: (868) 678-8878

Tracmac Engineering LimitedCorner Biljah Road & Uriah Butler Highway,Chaguanas,Trinidad, West Indies


Tsunami Marine Limited#44 Murray Street,Woodbrook,Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies.

Phone: (868) 622-8585 / 5259Fax: (868) 628-9770E-mail: [email protected]

William Marine Limited

Light Pole #D120,Western Main Road & Chaguaramas Bay.P.O. Box 2853, Chaguaramas.Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies.


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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

William Huggins - Leader Wilfred de Gannes - Deputy LeaderT&T Shipbuilding and Repair Cluster,Post Office Box 2853,Chaguaramas,Trinidad and Tobago.

Tel: (868) 753-6057Fax: (868) 662-6326E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.tts-r.com/

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