Dominican Republic Shipyard
Shipbuilding & ship repair in the Caribbean
SYM Naval’s Dominican Republic shipyard in Boca Chica is a strategic hub for shipowners operating across the Caribbean and Latin America. With 20,000 m² of facilities, direct port access and multidisciplinary teams, we deliver custom shipbuilding and certified ship repair with fast turnaround and flexible support. Our proximity to key routes and the Panama Canal enables rapid mobilization and reliable afloat repairs across the region.
A Strategic Shipyard for the Caribbean
About our shipyard
Located in Boca Chica, close to Santo Domingo, our Caribbean shipyard provides shipowners with direct access to one of the region’s most important maritime gateways. With extensive facilities and multidisciplinary teams, we support both new ship construction and specialized repair projects.
Our 20,000 m² yard is designed to handle complex shipbuilding and repair works, applying international standards locally while reducing response times and operational costs for shipowners in the Caribbean, Latin America and the Panama Canal region.
This proximity to key trade routes allows SYM Naval to deliver tailor-made, certified solutions with fast turnaround, maximum reliability and long-term performance.
Ship repair and shipbuilding
from our Dominican Republic shipyard
From our shipyard in Boca Chica, SYM Naval delivers both ship repair and shipbuilding services, strategically located to serve the Caribbean and Latin America.
Ship repair
Our Dominican Republic shipyard offers certified ship repair directly in port or at our facilities in Boca Chica. Services include emergency interventions, planned technical stops and complex afloat maintenance—covering steel renewal, mechanical, hydraulic, piping and electrical systems.
Thanks to our strategic location, shipowners benefit from reduced downtime, operational proximity and compliance with international standards across the Caribbean and LATAM.
Shipbuilding
At our Dominican Republic shipyard, SYM Naval designs and builds vessels tailored to client requirements and regional demands. From tugboats and MARPOL vessels to electric and multipurpose port units, every project is executed under certified shipbuilding standards and optimized for local operations.
By transferring European engineering expertise and applying advanced technologies, we deliver robust, efficient and sustainable vessels for shipowners operating in the Caribbean and beyond.
European naval engineering,
serving the Caribbean
At SYM Naval’s Dominican Republic shipyard, we bring more than 25 years of European naval engineering expertise to the Caribbean and Latin America. Every project is executed with certified international standards, combining the precision of European design with the flexibility required by local operations.
Our approach ensures vessels that are not only efficient and reliable but also fully adapted to the specific conditions of the Caribbean region. From tugboats and MARPOL vessels to auxiliary and electric harbour units, every build and repair project is supervised by experienced engineers who guarantee compliance, safety and long-term performance.
By merging European technology with local proximity, SYM Naval delivers a unique competitive advantage: tailor-made vessels and certified ship repair services that meet global requirements while supporting shipowners across the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Tailor-made shipbuilding & repair in the Caribbean
From tailor-made shipbuilding to certified ship repair, SYM Naval’s Caribbean facilities deliver precision, efficiency and sustainability for shipowners across the region. Located in Boca Chica, our shipyard combines European engineering expertise with local responsiveness, ensuring vessels remain safe, compliant and fully operational throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and the Panama Canal.