MOZAMBIQUE Trends and Developments Contributed by: José Miguel Oliveira, Sara Alves Lourenço, Kenny Laisse and Caio de Mello Ferreira, VdA
suspended for years due to a series of terrorist attacks in the area. Being an offshore project, it will involve an important shipping component at the various stages of its development, especially in terms of imports and exports. The Rovuma Basin’s natural gas projects have the potential to significantly impact the ship - ping industry in Mozambique. The development of LNG production facilities and export termi - nals requires significant maritime infrastruc - ture, including the construction of port facilities, pipelines and transportation vessels designed to carry LNG safely and efficiently. Mozambique has already taken steps to improve its port infrastructure, for example, the construc - tion of the deep-water port of Nacala that can accommodate large vessels and enable the export of coal and other bulk goods. Additional investment will be required in port facilities to support the influx of vessels carrying materials and equipment required for the development of the Rovuma Basin’s natural gas reserves. There will also be an increase in the demand for regional shipping services to transport people, equipment and materials required to support the Rovuma Project and other natural gas-related projects. Shipments of natural gas will also necessitate specialised vessels like Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers) that can operate in deep waters and carry massive quantities of lique - fied gas. This demand for shipping services will generate significant economic activity and job opportunities for workers in Mozambique’s ship - ping sector.
The development of the Rovuma Project may also lead to increased activity in the supply chain, benefiting shipping companies operat - ing in the region. This activity will support local businesses and generate employment opportu - nities in transportation, logistics and port-related activities, impacting positively on the economy of Mozambique and the shipping industry in the country. One thing is certain: the opportunities are real. There is great potential, and it is now up to the Mozambican shipping sector to take advantage of them, with the certainty that the legal frame - work and its application will play a fundamen - tal role in operationalising and monetising the opportunities.
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