Reliable ship repair at a key maritime crossroads in West Africa
Located in the Port of Dakar, Damen Shiprepair Dakar is a full service ship repair and maintenance yard supporting vessels trading along the North–South Atlantic route. With a strong local presence and international backing, the yard provides dependable, efficient solutions for shipowners and operators calling at West Africa.
As part of the Damen Shipyard Group, the yard benefits from global presence and support. Damen operates 37 shipbuilding and repair yards, and employs over 12,000 people worldwide. This combination allows the yard to deliver consistent quality, practical solutions and long-term value across the full lifecycle of your vessel.
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- Address
- Port Autonome de Dakar
- Dakar Senegal
- Latitude: 14.678090; Longitude: -17.431009
- Postal address
- P.O. Box 438
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Contact details
- Phone +221 33 849 10 01
- Email moc.nemad@adsd-ofni
Yard facilities
| Drydock/berth | Length | Beam | Max. draft | Lifting capacity | Cranes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drydock | 191 m | 25 m | 7.5 m | - | 1 |
| Floating dock | 235 m | 38 m | 6.5 m | 28000 t | 1 |
| Synchrolift | 60 m | - | 4.5 m | 12000 t | - |
| Berth | 500 m | - | 9 m | - | - |
Our services
Damen Shiprepair Dakar offers an integrated range of ship repair and maintenance services, tailored to operational requirements and delivered with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency:
Projects are executed in line with recognised international standards, with careful attention to planning, execution and communication throughout.
Why choose Damen Shiprepair Dakar?
Strategic location
Situated on the Atlantic coast, Dakar offers direct access to major international shipping lanes. The yard provides a convenient and efficient repair location for vessels operating along the West African seaboard.
International expertise, local strength
As part of Damen Shiprepair, with its international network of twelve yards, Damen Shiprepair Dakar draws on proven methodologies, technical knowledge and best practices, while maintaining a strong understanding of local operating conditions.
Consistent operating conditions
The regional climate supports reliable year-round operations, enabling predictable scheduling for docking, painting and repair activities.
Skilled and committed workforce
Damen Shiprepair Dakar’s teams apply international standards and high quality training to delivery true craftsmanship, working closely with customers to deliver practical, well executed solutions. Their focus is on doing things right first time and building long term relationships.