Turkey’s Largest Floating Dock Begins Operations With First Vessel

Sefine Shipyard, located in Turkey, has officially started operations at its brand-new mega floating dock by receiving its first-ever vessel.

The floating dock is one of the largest in the region, measuring 360 meters in length and 58 meters in internal width. It has a lifting capacity of 75,000 tons.

This developnment not only increases the shipyard’s repair and conversion capabilities but also shows its long-term commitment to growth and international service.

With the commissioning of this floating dock, Sefine Shipyard now operates three large docks:

Dock No.1, a 240-meter-long and 42-meter-wide graving dock, designed to handle Post-Panamax vessels up to 90,000 DWT.

Dock No.2, an Aframax-type floating dock, 282 meters long and 47 meters wide, suitable for vessels up to 120,000 DWT.

Dock No.3, the new floating dock measuring 360 meters in length and 58 meters in width, with a lifting capacity of 75,000 tons.

This expansion significantly strengthens the shipyard’s ability to handle large, complex marine projects. It reflects Sefine’s strategy to grow its global presence and serve a wider range of clients with modern infrastructure.

Since its early years, Sefine Shipyard has been represented globally by OKT Shipping Ltd., which continues to support shipowners, operators, and partners by providing direct access to the yard’s advanced facilities.

Industry observers believe that this development not only benefits Sefine but also improves the overall competitiveness of Turkey’s maritime sector globally.

Reference: oktshipping