Top 9 Shipyards in South Africa: Ship Repair & Drydocks
9 ship repair yards · drydocks and marine maintenance
South Africa Shipyards & Ship Repair Market Overview
9
Active Shipyards
360 m
Largest Drydock
180
Shiprepair Visits (12 Mo)
South Africa has 9 active ship repair yards offering drydocking, hull repair, engine overhaul, propeller repair, and marine maintenance services. 1 of these are premium verified shipyards on TrustedDocks. Compare shipyard facilities, maximum vessel length, draft capacity, and recent shiprepair visits to find the best ship repair facility for your needs.
Dry Dock Dimensions & Capacity Comparison
Key specifications and dimensions for the top shipyards in South Africa. Draft and size limits for drydocking operations.
| Shipyard | Max Length | Max Width | Max Draft | Docks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOCK AUSTRAL SHIPYARDS (PTY) LTD PREMIUM | 352 m | 33 m | 14 m | 2.0 |
| 6Sigma Marine (East London) | 200 m | 31 m | 10 m | 2.0 |
| Armscor Dockyard Simon's Town | — | — | — | 2.0 |
| DAMEN SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWN | 350 m | 38 m | 13 m | 7.0 |
| Dormac Marine & Engineering Cape Town | 360 m | 45 m | 13 m | 3.0 |
| DORMAC Marine & Engineering DURBAN | 352 m | 33 m | 12 m | 5.0 |
| DORMAC Marine & Engineering Saldanha Bay | — | — | — | — |
| EAST LONDON SHIPYARD | 200 m | 31 m | 6 m | 1.0 |
| ELGIN BROWN & HAMER DURBAN | 352 m | 33 m | 14 m | 3.0 |
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All Ship Repair Yards in South Africa
- SANDOCK AUSTRAL SHIPYARDS (PTY) LTD — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- 6Sigma Marine (East London) — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- Armscor Dockyard Simon's Town — Ship Repair, South Africa
- DAMEN SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWN — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- Dormac Marine & Engineering Cape Town — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- DORMAC Marine & Engineering DURBAN — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- DORMAC Marine & Engineering Saldanha Bay — Ship Repair, South Africa
- EAST LONDON SHIPYARD — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
- ELGIN BROWN & HAMER DURBAN — Ship Repair & Drydock, South Africa
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