Ship Repair
Ship repair in Dubai Maritime City: afloat, voyage and emergency repairs, steelwork, piping and machinery across UAE ports. 24/7 support.
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Afloat Ship Repair in the UAE – 24/7
Ocean Connect FZE provides 24/7 afloat ship repair across the UAE.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Based in Dubai Maritime City
- All UAE ports & anchorages
Overview
Afloat Repair (24/7) by Ocean Connect FZE
In short: Ocean Connect FZE provides 24/7 afloat ship repair across the UAE. Our mobile repair teams travel to vessels alongside or at anchorage – in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Sharjah, Hamriyah, Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi – so repairs are done during port stays without dry docking or extra off-hire.
Most defects do not need a dry dock. Afloat repairs let the vessel keep its schedule: our team boards during cargo operations, crew change or bunkering and completes the work before departure wherever possible.
We carry portable welding, machining, lifting and testing equipment, and we can bring spare parts from our supply network in Dubai Maritime City.
- No dry dock needed
- Work during port stays
- Teams across UAE ports
- Available 24/7
What we offer
Get a QuoteOur Afloat Repair Services
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Mobile repair teams
Fitters, welders, electricians and engineers mobilised to the vessel by road or launch boat.
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Voyage repairs
Riding teams that sail with the vessel to complete work between ports.
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Steel & piping afloat
Hot work above the waterline, pipe renewals and tank repairs under permit.
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Machinery breakdowns
Engine, generator, pump, compressor and steering gear fault repairs.
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Deck machinery
Cranes, winches, windlass, hatch covers and lifesaving appliances.
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Underwater coordination
Diver inspections, hull cleaning and propeller polishing via approved diving contractors.
When an afloat repair is the right choice
If the defect is above the waterline or inside the vessel, it can usually be repaired afloat. This includes most machinery breakdowns, pipe leaks, steel repairs on decks and superstructure, electrical faults and deck machinery problems. Repairing afloat avoids dock fees and keeps the vessel on its trading schedule.
Work below the waterline, such as hull blasting or propeller removal, normally needs dry docking – although divers can carry out inspections, hull cleaning and some underwater work through approved diving contractors.
Fully equipped mobile teams
Our teams arrive with the equipment needed to finish the job on board:
- Portable welding and cutting equipment
- On-site machining and measuring tools
- Lifting gear and chain blocks
- Pressure and function testing equipment
How it works
Our Afloat Repair Process
A clear, step-by-step approach so you always know what happens next.
- 1
Call or email 24/7
Send the defect, vessel position and ETA/ETD.
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Mobilise
We confirm team, tools, permits and arrival time.
- 3
Repair on board
Work is planned around the vessel’s port operations.
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Sign-off
Testing, surveyor attendance if needed and a service report.
Why Ocean Connect
Why Ship Owners Choose Ocean Connect FZE
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Based in Dubai Maritime City
Close to the yards, suppliers and authorities, for fast mobilisation across UAE ports.
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24/7 marine support
One phone number for emergencies, day or night, with a coordinator who owns the job.
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20+ years’ experience
Engineers, fitters and welders with long experience in UAE ship repair and operations.
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Safe, documented work
Permit-to-work, method agreed up front and a report with photos when the job is done.
Vessel types
Vessels We Work On
Our teams support merchant ships, offshore vessels and harbour craft at berths, anchorages and yards across the UAE.
- Offshore supply vessels (OSV) and AHTS
- Tugs, barges and workboats
- Crew boats and fast supply boats
- Dhows and coastal cargo vessels
- Dredgers and floating cranes
- Tankers and bulk carriers
- Yachts and leisure craft
Service area
Afloat Repair Across UAE Ports
From our base in Dubai Maritime City we support vessels at berths, anchorages and yards across the Emirates.
See all locations →- Dubai Maritime City
- Port Rashid
- Jebel Ali
- Khalifa Port
- Mina Zayed
- Port Khalid
- Hamriyah
- Port of Fujairah
FAQ
Afloat Repair – Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions ship owners and managers ask us most. Can’t find yours? Call or email our team.
Still have questions?+971 4 572 9519
What is an afloat ship repair?
An afloat repair is carried out while the vessel is in the water – alongside a berth or at anchorage – instead of in dry dock. It saves dock costs and off-hire time for work that does not require access below the waterline.
Which UAE ports do your afloat repair teams cover?
Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, Jebel Ali, Sharjah, Hamriyah, Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi ports and anchorages.
Can you repair a vessel at Fujairah or Khor Fakkan anchorage?
Yes. We send teams and materials by launch boat to vessels at east coast anchorages, subject to port permission and weather.
Can a riding team sail with the vessel?
Yes. For longer jobs we can arrange a riding team that sails with the vessel and completes the work between ports, subject to the owner’s and flag requirements.
Do you need the vessel to stop cargo operations?
Not usually. We plan the repair around cargo, bunkering and crew change, and agree any equipment isolation with the chief engineer.
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Read moreNeed Afloat Repair in Dubai or the UAE?
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