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Ship Repair & Drydocks in South America West Coast

Inspect and compare 132 ship repair facilities and drydocks in the South America West Coast basin. The shipyard density at the west coast of South America is not that high as on the east coast. ASMAR as one of the biggest players at the west coast is owned by the State of Chile, operating in the shipbuilding and defence industries, whose main activity is to provide maintenance and repair services for the Chilean Navy but also for domestic and foreign commercial vessels. The company has three industrial plants located in Valparaiso, Talcahuano and Punta Arenas having its corporate head office is located in Valparaiso. SOCIBER is also located at Valparaiso. The yards main asset is the floating dock “VALPARAISO III” designed with a lifting capacity of 10.000 tons and allowing vessels up to 165 m length and 24.3 of beam to be dry docked. Additionally there is the possibility to berth vessels up to 170 m length alongside the floating dock. MEC Shipyards is another international ship repair facility, strategically located in the Port of Balboa, Panama. The yard includes three graving docks for vessels up to Panamax size, with over 12,000 sqm of fully equipped workshops.

Total Facilities

132 yards

Premium Partners

1 verified

Max Length Capacity

194 meters

Max Beam Capacity

26 meters

Max Draft Capacity

10 meters

Regional Shipyard Rankings

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Basin Infrastructure

The South America West Coast 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 South America West Coast?

There are currently 132 verified ship repair yards listed in our directory for the South America West Coast area.

What is the largest drydock capacity here?

The largest yard in this sailing area accommodates vessels up to 194 meters in length, with beam capacities up to 26 meters.

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 South America West Coast