Not Every Repair Needs the Largest Yard: NAVALROCHA Portugal
NAVALROCHA is a dedicated ship repair facility on the north bank of the Tagus River in Lisbon, operating four graving drydocks, a floating repair pier and fully equipped covered workshops. The yard's experience spans product and chemical tankers, LPG and LNG carriers, general cargo vessels, expedition ships, cruise ships, yachts and specialised oceanographic and seismic survey platforms. Resolute Maritime Services is the exclusive representative of NAVALROCHA in Greece.
Facility Location and Access
NAVALROCHA sits within the Port of Lisbon on the north bank of the Tagus River. The position places the yard within reach of vessels on Atlantic and European routes, with direct access to Lisbon's port infrastructure and logistics network.
Mild weather conditions year-round support uninterrupted operations and predictable project scheduling, a practical consideration for operators managing tight repair windows.
Drydock and Repair Pier Capacity
Four graving drydocks and a floating repair pier cover a range of vessel sizes:
- Drydock 1: 173.5m x 22.1m
- Drydock 2: 104m x 12.4m
- Drydocks 3 and 4: for smaller vessel classes
- Floating Repair Pier: 120m length
The facility is configured for vessels that do not require the largest available drydock, including product tankers, chemical tankers, LPG and LNG carriers, general cargo vessels, yachts and specialist platforms. This is a commercially useful distinction: NAVALROCHA combines the responsiveness of a focused facility with the technical depth of a well-established yard.
Vessel Types and Experience
NAVALROCHA's track record across vessel types is one of the facility's defining characteristics. The yard has accumulated repair experience across:
- Product and chemical tankers, including bunkering tankers
- LPG carriers
- General cargo and multipurpose vessels
- Cruise ships and expedition vessels
- Yachts and leisure craft
- Seismic survey and ocean monitoring vessels
This breadth of experience is particularly relevant for technical departments managing diverse fleets or specialised vessels that require a yard with demonstrated knowledge of non-standard repair scopes.
Lifting Equipment and Workshops
Lifting capacity includes three overhead cranes rated at 85t and 3t respectively, rail-mounted cranes and mobile cranes available up to 50t. This equipment covers the majority of lift requirements for the vessel types the yard serves.
Covered workshops total 2,800 square metres, comprising a machine shop of 1,000 square metres, a plate and pipe shop of 1,800 square metres, and auxiliary shops for carpentry, rigging, scaffolding and a dedicated fire brigade. In-house workshop depth at this scale reduces reliance on external contractors for core repair disciplines.
Quality and Compliance Standards
NAVALROCHA holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and maintains a comprehensive, accredited Health and Safety Management System. These standards meet the requirements of all major classification societies and provide the documented compliance framework expected by international vessel operators.
Resolute's Representation
Resolute Maritime Services represents NAVALROCHA exclusively in Greece, managing enquiries, repair scoping and commercial coordination on behalf of Greek shipowners and technical departments. Our role is to ensure that project requirements are matched with the facility's actual capability and to provide direct access to NAVALROCHA's team throughout the process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes NAVALROCHA suitable for specialist vessel repairs?
NAVALROCHA has accumulated repair experience across a broader range of vessel types than many comparable facilities, including product and chemical tankers, LPG carriers , expedition vessels, cruise ships, yachts and scientific research platforms. For operators managing specialist vessels that require a yard with demonstrated non-standard repair capability, this track record is a material selection factor.
How does NAVALROCHA's scale compare to larger European shipyards?
NAVALROCHA is a focused facility rather than a large industrial yard. This means faster decision-making, responsive scheduling and project execution without the complexity that comes with high-volume operations. For operators whose vessel size fits within the yard's dock capacity, this focused approach is a commercial advantage.
What vessel sizes can NAVALROCHA accommodate?
NAVALROCHA's primary drydocks accommodate vessels up to 173.5m LOA with a beam of 22.1m, and up to 104m LOA with a 12.4m beam. Smaller drydocks serve yachts and short-sea vessels. The floating repair pier handles vessels up to 120m. This covers the majority of the product tanker, chemical tanker, LPG carrier and general cargo vessel classes trading in Atlantic and European waters.
Who represents NAVALROCHA in Greece?
Resolute Maritime Services is the exclusive representative of NAVALROCHA in Greece. All enquiries from Greek shipowners and technical departments are managed by Resolute with direct coordination with NAVALROCHA's commercial team in Lisbon.
Resolute handles all NAVALROCHA enquiries for the Greek market. To discuss an upcoming repair requirement, contact us or visit the NAVALROCHA section of our website.
