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Ship Repair & Drydocks in East Africa

Inspect and compare 20 ship repair facilities and drydocks in the East Africa basin. The east coast of Africa is not graced with too many ship repair facilities for ocean going vessels. There is an old company located near the port of Mombasa called the African Marine and General Engineering Company Limited – (AMGECO) which is a dry dock ship repair facility, and one of its kind on the East Coast of Africa. The company has a long history in East Africa, and has gone through ownership and management changes over several decades, but the core investment is the Lloyd’s certified giant facility & dry dock which carries out all manner of ship repairs including steel & metalwork, engine servicing, mechanical, electrical, cabin/woodwork, refrigeration/air conditioning and hull-cleaning among others. Only in Port Louis of Mauritius there are two other repair facilities with graving docks available. Chantier Naval de l'Ocean Indien has one dock of 130 m and Taylor, Smith & Co has two of 130 m and 100 m.

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20 yards

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Basin Infrastructure

The East Africa is a critical zone for international maritime operations. With high traffic density from containerships, bulkers, and tankers, maintaining access to shipyards with suitable docking capacity is vital.

Selecting repair yards in close proximity to trading routes reduces deviation times and fuel costs. Facilities in this region range from panamax-sized drydocks to specialized workshops offering afloat repair and hull maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shipyards are in East Africa?

There are currently 20 verified ship repair yards listed in our directory for the East Africa area.

What is the largest drydock capacity here?

Dock capacity details vary by facility. Click on a specific shipyard profile to inspect their detailed drydock dimensions.

How can I request drydock space?

Navigate to the profile of your preferred shipyard and click on "Request Quote" or use the direct contact details provided on verified profiles.

All Ship Repair Yards in East Africa