Top 9 Shipyards in South Africa: Ship Repair & Drydocks
9 shipyards · graving & dry docks up to 360 m · 205 documented vessel dockings in the last 12 months
South Africa Shipyards & Ship Repair Market Overview
9
Active Shipyards
360 m
Largest Drydock
205
Shiprepair Visits (12 Mo)
South Africa has 9 active shipyards offering drydocking, hull repair, engine overhaul, propeller repair, and marine maintenance services. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAMEN SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWN PREMIUM | 350 m | 38 m | 13 m | 7.0 |
| 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 |
| 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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- DAMEN SHIPYARDS CAPE TOWN — Ship Repair & Drydock, 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
- 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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