Archive · 9 Oct 2026
SEEPCO and Nigerian Navy Partner on Kali-3 Vessel Project
SEEPCO and the Nigerian Navy took part in a project to build a vessel called Kali-3.
The vessel was built at Okpai HM Shipyard in Delta State.
SEEPCO says about 200 Nigerians worked on the project.
They included engineers, welders, technicians and other workers.
Retired military officers also contributed.
Building the vessel required many kinds of technical skills.
The Navy’s involvement connected the project to maritime security.
The project brought together energy, maritime and local technical expertise.
SEEPCO and the Nigerian Navy were involved in the Kali-3 Security Support Vessel project.
The vessel was constructed at Okpai HM Shipyard in Delta State.
According to SEEPCO, approximately 200 Nigerians contributed to the project.
The workforce included engineers, technical personnel, welders, technicians and retired military officers.
The project combined specialised vessel construction with maritime-security and industrial expertise.
- Who
- SEEPCO, the Nigerian Navy and approximately 200 Nigerian workers.
- What
- The construction of the Kali-3 Security Support Vessel.
- Where
- Okpai HM Shipyard in Delta State, Nigeria.
- Why
- The project combined specialised vessel construction with maritime-security needs and industrial expertise.
- Vessel
- Kali-3 Security Support Vessel
- Project participants
- SEEPCO and the Nigerian Navy
- Construction site
- Okpai HM Shipyard, Delta State
- Reported workforce
- Approximately 200 Nigerians, according to SEEPCO
- Workforce roles
- Included engineers, naval architects, welders, technicians, technical personnel and retired military officers
- Project focus
- Specialised vessel construction with a maritime-security dimension