Dockyard
Armscor Dockyard is ISO 9001 certified and manages and operates the Naval Dockyard as the South African Navy’s (SAN) third-line maintenance and refitting authority. The Dockyard focuses on repairing, maintaining and supporting submarines, ships and shore-based facilities for the commercial and defence industries. Other services include manufacturing low to medium-precision components through additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies
Vessel and Facility Maintenance and Repairs
Dockyard's workshops are powered by highly skilled and effective personnel who ensure that the provision of requisite solutions for the maintenance and repair of vessel hulls, propulsion plants, primary systems, mechanical auxiliary systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, weapon systems, and offshore facilities occurs.
Fabrication Solution
A wide range of machining services that include turning, milling, boring, honing, and drilling are provided to enable the production of low- to medium-precision components. In addition, the Dockyard runs a foundry that facilitates the casting of non-ferrous metals..
Engineering Services
A materials testing facility is part of the Dockyard and provides a variety of services, including corrosion surveys, non-destructive testing, condition-based testing, and metallurgy.
Docking and Carnage Services
The Dockyard is made up of a deep water port, covered repair sheds, graving dock, and synchro lift, all of which can provide the access needed for maintenance and where equipment must be removed and installed. The site is equipped with 2 sheds where weather critical work can be performed. This includes water and electricity supply for all vessels on the hard.