Located in Boca Chica, near Santo Domingo, our Dominican Republic shipyard is SYM Naval’s main operational base in the Caribbean. With 20,000 m² of facilities, direct port access and multidisciplinary teams, we support shipowners across the Caribbean, Latin America and the Panama Canal region with certified ship repair and custom shipbuilding.
The shipyard is designed for fast-response operations and complex technical work, including afloat repairs, in-transit interventions and our controlled haul-out system using airbag technology. This proximity to major trade routes reduces downtime and allows us to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions adapted to the region’s operational demands.
Direct access to regional trade routes and the Panama Canal.
Ample operational space for simultaneous repair and haul-out projects.
Airbag-based method for safe, flexible and cost-effective dry land operations.
Multidisciplinary crews trained for complex repairs and class-approved work.
From our Boca Chica shipyard, we design and build vessels fully tailored to the operating conditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. Our expertise includes tugboats, MARPOL units, multipurpose service vessels and electric harbour craft, engineered to perform reliably in warm climates, high-salinity waters and demanding port environments.
By combining European naval engineering with local proximity, we ensure each vessel is designed, validated and built to meet regional requirements with precision. Advanced digital modelling, eco-efficient technologies and certified construction standards allow us to deliver robust, efficient and future-ready vessels that support sustainable maritime operations across the Caribbean.
Our Dominican Republic shipyard provides a full range of ship repair services for vessels operating across the Caribbean, Latin America and the Panama Canal region. We support everything from emergency interventions to planned technical stops, performing mechanical, hydraulic, steel, electrical and piping repairs directly at port or alongside at our facilities in Boca Chica.
The shipyard also offers controlled haul-out operations using airbag technology, enabling vessels to be safely moved onto land for hull maintenance, coatings, structural work and propulsion system repairs. This capability—combined with our strategic location and certified technical teams—reduces downtime, improves project logistics and ensures reliable, cost-efficient repairs aligned with international standards.
