PIRIOU continues its international development and is locating in Abidjan, by acquiring the majority stake in MARINE INDUSTRIE SERVICE (MIS), rebranded PIRIOU CÔTE D’IVOIRE.  Created in 1991, MIS offer ship maintenance and repair services, as well as industrial maintenance, for a clientele operating in the fishing, oil and logistics sectors. Located inside the Autonomous port of Abidjan, at the heart of the fishing port, MIS employ 30 staff and have 2000 sq.m of workshops.

PIRIOU CÔTE D’IVOIRE will enjoy support from the PIRIOU group to allow them to invest, reinforce their workforce, and enhance their range of services to shipowners.

As announced in 2017, PIRIOU is taking all the steps necessary to extend its international network of services to its shipowner customers. After the creation of PIRIOU REUNION in 2017, PIRIOU SENEGAL and PIRIOU MAROC in 2018, the creation of PIRIOU CÔTE D’IVOIRE is reinforcing our position in West Africa, in synergy with PIRIOU NIGERIA (WAS).