OHL Heavy Industries Limited is a wholly owned operating subsidiary of GLWD Investment Company Limited with the main purpose of developing and managing the Phase 1 development of the OHL Gulf of Guinea Maritime Project.
As one of the implementation companies for the OHL Gulf of Guinea Maritime Project, OHL Heavy Industries Limited will oversee a diversified range of heavy industry operations and specialises in shipbuilding, equipment fabrication, and offshore engineering. The company operates as the primary entity responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of various vessels, including commercial ships, bulk carriers, trawlers, and fishing vessels to service the MDG Project Nigeria ecosystem.
Key Facts
200k GT
Installed Capacity
Gross Tonnage per annum
12 vessels
Phase 1 Production Target
per year
100 ha
Land Requirement
OHL Industrial City, Delta State
180,000 m²
Industrial Footprint
total fabrication and assembly area
Major Services
Ship Construction
Building new vessels to meet specific operational requirements
Ship Repair & Maintenance
Comprehensive services ensuring vessels remain seaworthy and efficient
Ship Recycling Services
Environmentally responsible dismantling and material recovery
Equipment Fabrication & EPC
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction for industrial equipment and marine structures
Shipyard Operations & Infrastructure
Technical Specifications
Annual Capacity: 200,000 Gross Tonnage per annum
Phase 1 Production: 12 vessels per year at steady state
Land Area: 100 hectares in OHL Industrial City
Industrial Footprint: Total fabrication and assembly area (180,000 m²)
Fabrication & Ship Area (180,000 m²)
Graving Dock
200 metres long, 75 metres wide and 9 metres deep, with an annual construction capacity of 200,000 Gross Tonnage, and an open basin of 15,000 m².
Ship Hull Factory
Manufactures vessel hulls using steel materials processed through pre-treatment, cutting, bending, and assembly, covering 22,000 m² (16m height).
Pipe Plant
Dedicated to the production of various marine-grade pipes required for ship systems, covering 5,000 m² (8m height).
Pre-treatment Plant
Used for surface treatment and preparation of ship equipment and structural blocks, covering 5,000 m² (10m height).
Blasting/Painting Factory
Temperature and humidity-controlled facility for high-quality coating and painting applications, covering 12,000 m² (18m height).
Assembly Workshop
Located adjacent to the dock, handles structural and systems integration, with an open Assembly/Offshore Area of 25,000 m² and an Erection Area of 10,000 m².
Steel Yard
Stocks and manages steel with magnetic and jib cranes, serving as the first stage of ship construction, covering 30,000 m² (bunded).
Steel Fabrication
Produces steel plates and fabricated components essential for shipbuilding, covering 10,000 m² (10m height).
Vessel Portfolio & Production Mix
OHL Heavy Industries Limited will construct three types of vessels in its first year of operations to support the MDG Project Nigeria anchor projects and ecosystem.