The concept of establishing Boat building company birthed in response to the critical need for high-quality, locally manufactured fishing boats in Somalia and the recognition of the potential for growth in both the fishing and boat manufacturing sectors. This initiative was further supported by the relative peace and stability in the coastal areas of Jubaland, which provided a conducive environment for such an endeavor.

Having recognized the gap in the market for reliable and durable fishing vessels, alongside the region’s rich maritime heritage and strategic location, a like-minded group of diasporas, returnees, and local businessmen and women conceived the idea to establish Sommarine, a shareholding company with a dual-focus approach, combining  boat manufacturing and a sustainable fishing business model. The founders aimed not only to generate profit but also to revive Jubaland’s critical economic sector, thereby contributing to regional development.  This initiative seeks to reduce poverty through job creation for the youth while simultaneously enhancing prospects for peace and security.

The idea to establish Sommarine represented a commitment to economic revitalization and sustainable growth, driven by a collaborative effort to address both immediate and long-term challenges in the region. Recognizing the critical need for high-quality, durable fishing boats that could withstand the harsh maritime conditions of the region, the founders set out to establish a boatyard in Kismayo to construct superior boats tailored to the unique challenges of the Somali coastline and repair.