Grand Bahama Shipyard | World Leader in Dry Dock and Afloat Repairs, Refits, Refurbishments and Revitalizations

Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited, a world leader in dry-docking and afloat repairs, refits, refurbishments and revitalizations.

Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited accommodates vessels from the Cruise, Commercial and Off Shore segments of the Maritime Industry.

The Yard has three dry docks, capable of docking vessels up to 82,500 tonnes, a pier and a deep water wharf, over 300 m in length and is strategically located in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, approximately 93 nm east of Miami, Florida along all the major shipping routes.

The yard boasts over 57,000 f² of workshop space to accommodate on-site projects.

Lloyd’s Register (LRQA) Certifications: OHSAS 18001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 GTT APPROVED I.S.P.S.

copies of certificates available upon request

Yard Services

Facilities

3 Floating Drydocks
1 Wharf with Lay-Down Area
1 Fully Serviced Pier
Gray and Black Water Treatment Plant
Interior and Exterior Storage
Life Boat Repair Area
Superintendent and Contractor Furnished Offices
Steel and Aluminum Fabrication Workshop – fully equipped 35,000 f²
Pipe Fabrication Workshop
Mechanical Workshop for machining and equipment overhauls -fully equipped 22,000 f²
Woodworking Shop
Electrical Workshop with rewind capabilities with baking ovens
LNG Clean Room/Cryogenic Workshop for pump and valve overhaul
Clean Room for thruster overhaul
Fully serviced, dedicated area for Life Boat and Tender Repairs

Port Engineers Guide to GBSL with Procedures (PDF)

Provision of a safe working environment for attending ship staff, crews, engineers, visitors and yard employees is of paramount importance to the GBSL Executive Team. The following procedures are the current protocols for safety and environmental controls in place at the yard. Please click HERE for the .pdf of our Port Engineers/Superintendent Guide.

Updated March 8, 2017

Location

Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited is located within the Bahamian Archipelago in The Atlantic Ocean, 93 nm from Miami, Florida.

The Yard resides within the Freeport Free Zone on Grand Bahama Island, and is strategically located on major shipping routes from Europe to the Americas, into the Gulf of Mexico and throughout The Caribbean. The expansion of the Panama Canal now affords opportunity to and from the Pacific to Asia.

Customer Acknowledgments

“Good job on the planning team. Looking forward to the next dry-dock.”

Svitzer Nassau

“The efficiency and quality of work were outstanding. The shipyard team should be proud of the focus on quality, safety and environmental awareness. Keep up the good work!”

Espada Desgagnes

“Thanks for the time & effort exerted to our vessel. See you again.”

Aquila

“We receive good & efficient service in all areas.”

Asphalt Star

“Will certainly recommend this shipyard to colleagues.” “From the offset the customer focus, quality of service and management style were impressive and attend to the requirements of the ship. Hence the performance expectations were met and even exceeded.”

Laurentia Desgagnes

“Very fast and good work.”

Aquila Explorer

“Very good cooperation.”

Regalica

“Very satisfied with shipyard staff and workers.”

Stadt Gera

“All repairs were completed in a timely manner and in line with the schedule. The repairs were completed to a high standard. Excellent communication with the project manager. Overall very impressed with the repairs, I would have no problem recommending Grand Bahama Shipyard to our principles in the future. Thanks!”

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