Client
Walvis Bay Grain Terminal Under Namib Mills
Project

Executing a high-capacity, 55,000-ton grain storage facility in the world’s most corrosive coastal environment, requiring specialized technical governance and “world-first” material integration.

Technical Scope
  • End-to-End Implementation
  • Complete Design Integration
  • Specialist Technical Governance
  • Contractor & Logistics Management
  • Niche Material Application
Engineering Solutions
  • Structured Commissioning
  • Corrosion-Resistant Infrastructure
  • High-Volume Intake Systems
  • Multidisciplinary Alignment
  • Investment Protection

Project Overview & Result

Okuni Africa, under the technical leadership of Elfrieda Roos and Bernhard Schurz, is delivering the end-to-end implementation of Namib Mills’ Walvis Bay silo development through to full commissioning. This is not a support role or an advisory engagement, Okuni is providing the specialist technical capability that makes the project deliverable. The scope covers complete design integration and technical governance, rigorous contractor management, installation oversight, and structured commissioning of every system required to bring the facility safely into operation. With 55,000 tons of storage capacity, this project demands a level of engineering control, site coordination, and commissioning discipline that goes beyond typical in-house capacity, Okuni’s expertise is the backbone ensuring the build is executed correctly and handed over ready to run.

A defining element of the project is the adoption of a world-first corrosion protection material, engineered for the extreme coastal conditions at Walvis Bay. Implementing this technology is highly specification-sensitive and requires tight quality control from design through installation to verification, exactly the kind of niche, high-stakes technical execution Okuni Africa is trusted to deliver. From aligning multidisciplinary design requirements to managing contractor performance and validating commissioning outcomes, Okuni is ensuring the facility is not only built, but built right, protecting Namib Mills’ investment, timeline, and long-term operational reliability.