As first reported by the Windhoek Observer in May,
Debmarine Namibia has announced plans to acquire a new offshore diamond mining vessel at a cost of N$2 billion, the company said this week.
The new vessel, which will be built by Kleven Verft AS of Norway, will operate alongside five other Debmarine Namibia mining vessels, namely: mv Mafuta, mv Debmar Atlantic, mv Debmar Pacific, mv Grand Banks and the mv !Gariep.
The new vessel is expected to increase Debmarine diamond production and is projected to create 130 new jobs. Currently, the Debmarine Namibia workforce stands at 900.
- Staff Writer