Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY) is a partnership with Damen and includes a floating dock
Djibouti has officially inaugurated a new ship repair yard through a strategic partnership with Damen Shipyards.The Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY) features a floating dock. This project represents a significant milestone for the nation’s maritime and industrial development, financed by Invest International of the Netherlands, which put in $120 million.According to the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority DSRY is the largest facility of its kind in the Red Sea and East Africa. It includes a floating dock measuring 217 metres long and 43 metres wide, capable of lifting 20,100 tonnes
The complex is designed to accommodate a wide range of vessels, providing both preventive and corrective maintenance, supported by a combination of international and local expertise.Djibouti President Guelleh remarked that “the DSRY project has always been a national priority, given Djibouti’s strategic location at the entrance to the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.
Aboubaker Omar Hadi, Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority, stressed the project’s role in solidifying Djibouti’s status as a key maritime hub, in line with the vision for 2035.Hassan Houmed Ibrahim, Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment, highlighted the facility as “a strategic national asset that enhances port competitiveness, supports the blue economy, and strengthens Djibouti’s regional position.