Strategic focus areas

• ​Stimulating fleet modernization and innovation by researching and designing innovative, environmentally-friendly vessels and relevant equipment
• Mobilizing & training a new workforce by increasing investment in human capital.
• Promoting environmentally-friendly Inland Water Transport (IWT) through intentional design across development sectors.
• Providing IWT infrastructure leadership and consultation for both the waterways and the laws that govern them
• Endurance, Reliability, Power and Control
  

Mission

• Africa Strong Boats (ASB) and the River Transport Academy (RTA) work collaboratively to simultaneously build the commercial maritime industry while offering a variety of learning experiences to engage IWT stakeholders. By understanding the direct needs of target populations, we leverage innovative and cost-effective designs to build and educate. ASB produces conaes, boats, ferries and barges in a sustainable and eco-friendly way that meet the needs of South Sudan and beyond.
• RTA provides relevant and required trainings and certification programs that meet locally and globally accredited standards.