Ship Repair
Expert Solutions, Exceptional Service: Discover What We Offer
Balaena operates a 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year ship repair facility across all our yards.
Handling a diverse range of projects requires the right combination of people with the right expertise. Whether craft workers or project managers, Balaena specialists possess the experience, skill, and professionalism to deliver services that go above and beyond your expectations.
Our combination of facilities, capabilities, project managers and engineers mean we are available to complete repairs to the full range of vessels - including ferries, tankers, offshore support vessels, dredgers, cargo vessels, jack ups and cruise ships.
Services
Pipework
Balaena’s experienced pipework specialists offer services in pipe fabrication and installation as well as repairs and modifications to existing pipe systems, including newly built lines, as per your approved schematic drawings. These services apply to all types of pipe whether in ferrous materials or non-ferrous materials such as glass-reinforced epoxy.
Mechanical & Main Engine
Our experienced engineers provide overhaul services for main and auxiliary engines, two- and four-stroke engines, and related machinery including valves, condensers, pumps, compressors, receivers and boilers.
Tail-end & Propulsion
Our highly experienced fitters offer services related to the overhaul of vessel propulsion systems including fixed and variable-pitch propellers, fixed and retractable thrusters, controllable-pitch propellers and water jets. They also provide services in tail-shaft and rudder withdrawal as well as shaft and rudder-line alignment.
Blasting & Painting
Our specially trained team provide a range of services related to blasting and painting, including wet, grit and ultra-high-pressure blasting as well as the application of tank coatings and conventional and specialised paint schemes.
Machining
Our fully equipped workshops offer a variety of machining services including lathing, milling and boring. With access to a full range of precision measuring tools, our highly qualified machining experts can also carry out these processes in situ, bringing the same professional and efficient service to your premises.
Scaffolding
We possess the in-house capabilities to erect complex scaffolding to assist in the repair of both internal and external vessel structures.
Electrical
Our team of highly trained electricians delivers repair and overhaul services for electrical installations of all kinds, including automation systems, electric motors, switchboards and navigational equipment.
Retrofitting
Our experienced team offer high-quality scrubber, ballast water treatment system and liquefied natural gas retrofitting services.
Steelwork
We offer repair and conversion services for all of a vessel’s internal and external steel structures including the bulbous bow and the skeg. Our coded welders are qualified to work with all naval-grade materials from grade ‘A’ steels to high-tensile steels.
Environmental & Sustainable Work
Focusing on sustainability, reaffirming our commitment to the environment and a greener maritime industry. Our initiatives include the use of electric vehicles, onshore power solutions and the application of the first antifouling maritime coating with highly durable graphene integration.
5 Locations, 12 Drydocks
One Standard of Excellence in Ship Repair
Talk to Our Ship Repair Team
Whether you manage a commercial fleet, offshore assets, ferries or small craft, Balaena offers reliable, cost-effective and high-quality ship repair solutions across five major yards.
Let’s keep your vessel operational, compliant and ready for service.