After several months of financial crisis, the naval company in Antsiranana has changed its general management, with ambitions to revive its activities and restore its credibility. New General Director Félicien Milson has taken office.

The Society for Naval Studies, Construction and Repair (Secren) in Antsiranana is entering a new chapter in its history. The handover between interim general director Abel Ntsay and new general director Félicien Milson took place in an atmosphere of responsibility and continuity, marking the determination to relaunch activities at this industrial flagship of northern Madagascar.

After a prolonged period of turbulence marked by severe financial crisis, Secren is entering a new phase. For several months, the company faced particularly difficult circumstances, punctuated by employee protests demanding payment of nine months of salary arrears and the departure of the former general director. Today, a glimmer of hope appears. Part of workers' demands have been addressed through the company's recovery process.

It is in this context that new General Director Félicien Milson has officially taken the helm of Secren, succeeding Abel Ntsay. The ceremony took place at the company's general management headquarters, in the presence of political and administrative figures from the Diana region and a delegation from the Ministry of Industrialization and Private Sector Promotion led by its secretary general Landry Manankoraisina Tatamiarisoa.

New Chapter

This event marks an important turning point for this strategic company, called upon to play a major role in developing Madagascar's naval industry and maritime economy. It also marks the beginning of a new mandate focused on industrial revival, recovery, and restoration of the company's credibility.

This appointment marks the start of a new phase for the naval company, with ambitions to sustainably revive its activities, restore its credibility, and give it a strategic place in the region's economic development.

In their remarks, various officials successively emphasized the urgency of pulling Secren out of crisis. They highlighted that the appointment of the new general director, decided by the Refoundation government, and the inclusion in the initial Finance Law of credits for the company's recovery and settlement of salary arrears, already constitute concrete actions in its favor.

In his remarks, Félicien Milson displayed determination to meet the challenge before him. He called for unity and mobilization of all staff to rebuild the naval company's future.

"There will be no exclusion, no settling of scores, no discrimination against employees willing to participate in Secren's recovery. Success of this mission requires unity, solidarity, and commitment from all staff," he declared, while affirming his determination to continue the company's recovery efforts, strengthen governance, and instill new momentum to improve performance. This sentiment was echoed by regional chief Louis Francio Marovavy in his remarks.