Marine & Offshore Engineering

DORMAC specializes in the delivery of full turnkey solutions to clients in the marine, offshore and industrial sectors.

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Company Overview

DORMAC is a leading engineering company offering services out of all the major ports in Southern Africa, and with over 120 years’ experience, our technical expertise and innovative solutions have earned us the reputation as the leading Ship Repairer in Africa. We are Africa’s only shipyard to hold a full DNV certification for ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001.

Our multi-disciplined and highly experienced project managers, project planners, engineers and technicians work together efficiently to ensure that projects are executed safely and efficiently. We take a flexible approach to each project and put together project teams with the appropriate expertise and skills needed specific to each project.

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DORMAC ASSETS

Dormac is now the proud owner of two 155m private floating docks in Durban, as well as a 60t floating crane. These recently acquired assets allow Dormac to not only accommodate a greater number of dry dockings of vessels up to 8,500 ton displacement, but also frees up space in the large graving dock for larger vessels up to Panamax size.

DORMAC Dock 1

A 2016 built 8500 tonne floating dock with capacity to accommodate 155m LOA and 24.5m Beam. The dock is equipped with the latest energy-efficient technology and a computerised levelling system, as well as two brand new 16m 7.5-tonne cranes

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DORMAC Dock 2

Built in 1986 by the Pallada Shipyard in Ukraine, DORMAC Dock 2 is conveniently located next to DORMAC Dock 1, offering better efficiency and utilization within our shipyard and doubling our current docking capacity.

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Floating Crane

DORMAC welcomes the newest addition to our offering in the port of Durban. The 60t "Imvubu" Floating Crane is available for use nearly everywhere in the Port of Durban.

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Our Industries

DORMAC has the capacity, skillset and facilities to offer a full array of engineering services to the Marine, Offshore and Industrial fields.

Ship Repair

Dry docking and afloat repairs and conversions / upgrades of all ships including tankers, passenger liners, container ships, bulkers and Navy vessels.

Industrial

Top quality specialized industrial products and services delivered to multiple industries including mining, automotive, paper & pulp and sugar.

Offshore Oil & Gas

Repairs, modifications and life extensions of Semi-submersibles, Jack-Up Rigs, Drillships and support vessels in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Our Services

DORMAC provides Owners and Operators with a full spectrum of marine and industrial repair services which are of the highest international standards.

Blasting and Painting

Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

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Cofferdam Repairs

The Cofferdam has been specially designed, developed and patented by DORMAC to carry out any underwater repair work.

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Riser Refurbishments

Part of our Marine Services include the refurbishment of offshore drilling risers. Certified by Cameron Risers, we offer a highly skilled team of technicians and engineers.

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Mechanical Repair & Engine Works

We, at DORMAC endeavour to provide our clients with the highest quality services at all times.

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Original Equipment Manufacturers

O.E.M. Service agents

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Underwater Repairs and Diving

Our teams pride themselves on finding original, innovative and cost effective underwater repair solutions, where a dry dock is not an option for the ship owner.

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Riding Squads

Dormac provides qualified and experienced teams via our Riding Squads to vessels at various ports around the world

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Electrical and electronic repair works

DORMAC’s Electrical Repair Works focuses on the servicing of almost all the electrical equipment on vessels

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Marine pipe repairs and fabrication works

The Project experience includes a full range of piping engineering services including original design or evaluation, installation, repair, modification and failure investigation.

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CNC Machining

Dormac’s CNC machines are used for the machining of complex shapes and surfaces

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Machine engineering

Our machine engineering shops in Durban are fully equipped to carry out any kind of repair or manufacture of mechanical parts.

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Steel repairs and fabrication works

DORMAC steel division offers a host of steel repairs and fabrication work, with class approved materials on a 24 Hour basis at globally competitive rates.

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  • Blasting and Painting

    Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

  • Blasting and Painting

    Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

  • Blasting and Painting

    Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

  • Blasting and Painting

    Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

  • Blasting and Painting

    Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa.

News and Insights

Stay informed about the latest DORMAC news and industry trends with our news and Insights section.

Latest Projects, Accreditations and more

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MV Yasa Unity
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S12K Drillship
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DORMAC is proud to be trusted by our clients

Our Locations

With five fully equipped shipyards strategically placed around Southern Africa, DORMAC can cater for all possible repair and service requirements. Servicing all types of vessels, DORMAC has the necessary expertise, machinery and technical excellence to carry out repairs, upgrades and conversions when and where clients need it most.

Find us at any of the below locations or contact us

DORMAC Cape Town
DORMAC Saldanha Bay
11935 Platinum Street, Saldanha Industrial, Saldanha
DORMAC Durban
DORMAC Walvis Bay