Afloat ship repairs
SYM Naval provides afloat ship repair services worldwide, combining rapid response with specialised technical teams. Whether alongside in port or at anchorage, we perform steel, mechanical, hydraulic, piping and electrical interventions that keep vessels operational without requiring dry docking.
With strategic bases in Barcelona, the Dominican Republic and Panama—and riding squads available for global deployment—we ensure safe, compliant and cost-efficient repairs that minimise downtime and avoid costly deviations.
Hull & steel
Steel renewal, hull damage repairs and corrosion treatment while afloat.
Hydraulic systems
Repair of pumps, actuators and hydraulic lines to restore full system function.
Marine engines
Corrective and preventive work on propulsion and auxiliary engines.
Piping and valves
Fuel, ballast and cooling pipes. Valve servicing, repair and replacement.
Electrical systems
Diagnostics and repair of switchboards, controls and automation.
Other repairs
Propeller and shaft work, steering gear, refrigeration, deck machinery and cargo gear.
When a vessel suffers a critical failure, timing is everything. SYM Naval provides immediate afloat repair services with rapid mobilisation from Barcelona, Boca Chica and Panama, ensuring vessels remain safe, compliant and operational.
Our teams intervene either at our own docks or directly at your port of call, restoring essential systems and minimising downtime—without the need for drydocking or deviations.
- Worldwide riding squads ready to deploy
- Rapid response from our three operational bases
- Expertise in steel, mechanical, hydraulic, piping and electrical systems
Not every repair requires an emergency intervention. Many technical works can be planned in advance to minimise disruption and make better use of operational windows. SYM Naval performs maintenance and repairs while the vessel remains afloat, consolidating downtime without interrupting commercial schedules.
By completing key interventions before or after dry docking, we extend asset reliability, prevent unexpected failures and keep fleets fully compliant with international standards.
- Planned repairs aligned with your operational calendar
- Downtime optimised before or after dry docking
- Preventive maintenance that reduces long-term costs