Djibouti, October 15, 2025 – The Djibouti Shipping Company (DSC) is pleased to announce the successful dry-docking of its vessel, the MV Africa Sun , at the Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY) .
This step marks the launch of a major maintenance and inspection program aimed at ensuring the highest standards of safety , operational performance and international compliance .
An exemplary technical maneuver
Under the supervision of the Port Commander , Captain Mohamed Moussa Abar , the General Manager of the Djibouti Shipping Company , Mr. Mohamed Mahamoud Djama , and the Director of DSRY , the dry-docking maneuver was successfully carried out in the morning.
The Djibouti Shipping Company wishes to commend the professionalism and outstanding work accomplished by all the teams involved.
A comprehensive maintenance program
The work undertaken at DSRY covers several essential aspects:
- Inspection of the hull and underwater structures.
- Verification of electrical and automation systems.
- Structural repairs and bridge work.
- Maintenance of bilges and piping systems.
- Security checks and regulatory compliance.
Towards the resumption of regional service
Following this maintenance program, the MV Africa Sun will soon resume its regular rotations connecting Djibouti , Jeddah , Port Sudan , Massawa , Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port .
This resumption is fully in line with the mission of the Djibouti Shipping Company , which works to strengthen regional maritime connectivity and support the development of trade between the ports of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
