NAVAL DOCKYARD LIMITED DOCKING OF SHIPS OF 10,000 TON IN ITS MAIN GRAVING DOCK
Naval Dockyard Limited, as the premier logistics facility of the Nigerian Navy, has achieved a significant milestone by docking ships nearing 10,000 tons in its Main Graving Dock. This accomplishment highlights the Dockyard's advanced infrastructure and expertise in maintaining large naval and commercial vessels, underscoring its crucial role in sustaining the maritime sector. The Main Graving Dock, which is a key asset of Naval Dockyard Limited, is specifically designed to accommodate ships of up to 10,000 tonnage for maintenance and repairs, and overhaul operations. By successfully docking vessels nearing 10,000 tons, the facility demonstrates its ability to support large-scale naval and merchant operations, ensuring the readiness and longevity of these vessels through rigorous inspections and repairs. The docking of such massive ships involves intricate planning and precision, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the safe handling of these giants of the sea. The Naval Dockyard’s capability in this domain makes it a strategic hub for maritime operations in the region, providing vital support to both defence and commercial maritime sectors. These achievements also highlights Naval Dockyard Limited’s commitment to continuously improve and expand its frontiers, adapting to the increasing demands of the global maritime industry. It positions the dockyard as one of the viable leaders in ship maintenance and repair, capable of docking and maintaining naval and merchant vessels towards promoting maritime trade and investments as well as local content participation in Nigeria’s vibrant Blue Economy.
