As part of their official visit to Cape Verde, a delegation of Executive Directors from the World Bank Group’s Board of Directors, accompanied by their representative in Cape Verde, was received by CABNAVE’s Board of Directors on 6 September.
Recovery of Cabnave Facilities and Services After Storm
Cabnave quickly began restoring its facilities and services after the storm in São Vicente and Santo Antão, ensuring the continuity of naval operations with rigour and safety.
Note of Solidarity with São Vicente and Santo Antão
Cabnave – Estaleiros Navais de Cabo Verde expresses its deep solidarity with the people of São Vicente and Santo Antão at this challenging time that is affecting our communities.
AFD visits Cabo Verde’s shipyards to strengthen maritime cooperation
On 8 May 2025, Cabnave – Shipyards of Cabo Verde welcomed a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD), as part of the agency’s official mission to the country.
CABNAVE highlights careers in Cape Verde’s naval industry at the Professions Fair
On 7 May, Cabnave – Cape Verde Shipyards was present at the Professions Fair 2025 – “The Future is Today”, held at the Jorge Barbosa School Pavilion.
CABNAVE welcomes Gunter Pauli and reinforces maritime sustainability in Cape Verde
On Tuesday 30 April 2025, Cabnave – Estaleiros Navais de Cabo Verde, S.A. received a visit from economist Gunter Pauli, a recognised expert in sustainable solutions applied to the maritime sector, as part of an agenda dedicated to sustainable maritime development in Cape Verde. The visit took place in the presence of the Minister of the Sea and a delegation from the Ministry of the Sea.
Defence Minister visits CABNAVE and highlights maintenance of ships in Cape Verde
On April 15, Cabnave – Estaleiros Navais de Cabo Verde had the honour of receiving a visit from Her Excellency, the Minister of State and National Defence, Janine Lélis, as part of the ongoing work on the patrol vessel NP Guardião, reaffirming the company’s role in ship maintenance in Cape Verde.
Luxembourg ambassador visits CABNAVE as part of Cape Verde’s maritime economy
On 4 April 2025, Cabnave – Estaleiros Navais de Cabo Verde had the honour of receiving a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Cape Verde, Mr Jean-Marie Frentz, as part of his trip to São Vicente to visit prominent institutions linked to the maritime economy in Cape Verde, with a special focus on those operating out of the Port of Mindelo.
Minister of the Sea highlights naval training in Cape Verde during visit to Vigo
During his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, the Minister of the Sea, Jorge Santos, accompanied by the Cape Verdean delegation and the Cape Verdean Ambassador to Spain, Dr Eduardo Jorge Silva, visited the Port of Vigo, where he held a working meeting with its President, Dr Carlos Botana Lagarón. One of the highlights of the visit was the discussion about naval training in Cape Verde, which is seen as a strategic vector for development.
Visit to the LISNAVE shipyards
Visit to the LISNAVE shipyards
The Board of Directors of Cabnave – Estaleiros Navais de Cabo Verde, S.A., recently met with the representatives of Estaleiros Navais da Lisnave, in Setúbal, Portugal. The main objective of this visit was to strengthen and deepen the already excellent institutional relations between the two entities.
During the meeting, several opportunities for collaboration and exchange of technical and operational knowledge were discussed. Both sides expressed great satisfaction with the outcome of the meeting and stressed the importance of maintaining a continuous and cooperative dialogue aimed at development and innovation in the field of shipbuilding and repair.
This initiative underlines Cabnave’s commitment to establishing strategic partnerships that promote the excellence and competitiveness of its services, as well as its determination to contribute to the sustainable growth of the naval sector in Cape Verde and beyond.