Sonara Awards 7 Billion CFA Contract to DSC Marine SA in Historic Deal
DSC Marine SA, a Cameroonian company established in 2015, has recently secured a significant contract with Sonara, the national oil refinery of Cameroon. This 7 billion contract marks a substantial achievement for DSC Marine SA, reflecting the company’s growth and its increasing prominence in the maritime services industry.
DSC Marine SA has been known for providing tramp shipping and port agency services to a diverse client base around the Gulf of Guinea. The company’s expansion in 2020 to include liner agency services has further solidified its position as a key player in the region’s maritime sector. With a mission to deliver innovative tailored solutions to move products and information more efficiently, DSC Marine SA emphasizes ethics, a strong human touch, and innovation in its operations.
The contract with Sonara is expected to involve a range of services that DSC Marine SA specializes in, such as vessel chartering, operations and post-fixture management, transit and customs clearance, and ship services. These services are crucial for the smooth operation of Sonara’s maritime logistics, ensuring that the refinery’s shipping needs are met with professionalism and efficiency.
The CEO of DSC Marine SA, Jules François FAMAWA, has expressed commitment to exceeding client expectations and aligning the company’s goals with those of its partners. This approach is likely to have played a significant role in securing the contract with Sonara, as it demonstrates DSC Marine SA’s dedication to client-focused service and operational excellence.
This contract is not just a win for DSC Marine SA but also represents a positive development for Cameroon’s maritime industry. It showcases the capabilities of Cameroonian companies in competing for and executing large-scale contracts, which can have a ripple effect on the economy, potentially leading to more job opportunities and technological advancements within the country.
As DSC Marine SA embarks on this new venture with Sonara, it stands as a testament to the company’s vision of being recognized as one of the most admired companies in the industry. The contract is a step forward in realizing that vision and contributing to the growth of Cameroon’s maritime services sector.
Sonara will rely on DSC Marine SA for the transport of 44,000 MT of finished petroleum products per month between Limbe and Douala in Cameroon.
The Cameroonian DSC Marine SA has just been awarded a new market to the Société nationale de raffinage (Sonara). This is a contract relating to the provision of a vessel for the transport of a minimum of 44,000 MT per month of finished petroleum products between the port of Sonora in Limbé and the Scdp in Douala. The contract, which covers six months from July 1, amounts to 7.1 billion FCFA (10.8 million euros). Entirely financed by a public company, this project will make the transit of petroleum products more fluid.
As part of supplying the local market, on January 8, 2024, Cameroonian authorities launched an international appeal to import a total of 748,000 metric tons of finished petroleum products. This quantity should be used to cover the country’s consumption needs between March and June 2024.
It must be said that following the liberalization of imports of petroleum products, the HYDRAC company was entrusted with the quality control of imported products, and to the National Refining Company, the confirmation of the analyses carried out by the Hydrac company. , the subsidiary of the National Hydrocarbons Company in charge of the analysis and control of hydrocarbons, water, technical controls, training and non-destructive testing.
Founded in 2015, DSC Marine Services SA offers high-quality maritime, shipping and logistics services to customers around the world. “From our commercial headquarters in Limbe-Cameroon just minutes from the Cape Limboh terminal and our agency in Douala, we are strategically placed to offer the best services to our customers around the Gulf of Guinea,” notes the company.
