OUR TEAM
Created in 2025
BAKSID Inc. mobilizes advanced technical expertise to meet the needs of shipowners, port terminals, and maritime industry stakeholders.
Our team is made up of qualified and certified professionals (IMCA, HSE, NDT), specialized in onshore and offshore maritime operations. Each mission is carried out with rigor, safety, and compliance with international standards.
Aboubacar Sidick Bakayoko
Mission
Our missions take place in the most demanding environments, where every operation must combine precision, safety, and efficiency.
Vision
Our vision is of technical expertise guided by strong human values, to support maritime sector stakeholders over the long term.
Values
Our values are based on commitment, rigor, and team spirit, essential pillars for the success of each of our operations.
A Professional Team
Aboubacar Sidick Bakayoko
Graduated from Middle East Commercial Diving in Egypt and from the National School of Commercial Divers in France, Aboubacar Sidick Bakayoko represents a new generation of professionals in the subsea sector. Founder of BAKSID Inc. at just 32 years old, he is recognized as the youngest professional diver in West Africa.
With over 7 years of experience in both onshore and offshore environments, he has taken part in numerous technical operations in Africa and the Middle East. His expertise covers a wide range of underwater missions, from structure cleaning to equipment installation in confined or deep environments, always in compliance with international safety and quality standards.
Visionary, rigorous, and passionate, he places training, innovation, and the development of local skills at the heart of the BAKSID project.
Joseph Djigbe
With over 24 years of experience in underwater works, Joseph Djigbe is a key reference in the field. He has supervised and performed complex operations on major offshore installations, including the Baobab and Espoir FPSOs, as well as on large-scale projects in Côte d’Ivoire and the Congo.
A specialist in deep diving up to 110 meters, he masters inspection techniques, hyperbaric welding, hull cleaning, and subsea flexible installations. His expertise is supported by the use of advanced equipment such as the Cavi Blaster and the Aquajack Flexible, ensuring precision and efficiency on the field.
Recognized for his rigor and commitment to QHSE standards, Joseph embodies operational excellence and safety at the core of every mission.
