UK Docks offer Dry Docks, Afloat Repair Berths and specialist Boat Repair facilities at six strategic locations around the UK. Employing Specialist Service Engineers for vessel repair, construction, conversion and engineering services to the Marine, Offshore and Defence Sector globally.

About us

UK Docks Marine Services is a family-owned and operated business founded in 1992 and proudly delivers a range of services in the maritime sector. Over the years, the company has established an excellent reputation across the industry due to the expertise and experience of its employees.

Originating in the Northeast of England, with Tyneside remaining as its headquarters, UK Docks works around the globe, delivering vessel maintenance, repair and refit, in-service support, vessel upgrades and modifications, vessel conversions, ship life extension programs, technical and logistical support and comprehensive data management services.

UK Docks facilities include four dry docks, deep water repair berths, eight slipways and boat lifting, transport and storage facilities supported by fully equipped workshops to manage all requirements from small boat maintenance and repair projects to major complex ship conversions.

The foundations for the company’s sustained growth are recognition of its responsibilities toward its customers and employees alike, and consciously maintaining the highest standards in terms of health and safety, the protection of the environment and the quality of our work.

Ship Repair

UK Docks Marine Services operate four dry docks docking vessels up to a maximum length of 175m x 22.25m breadth and 450 metres of dedicated repair berths. Our ship yard is located directly on the North Sea on the River Tees is fully serviced with engineering and steel fabrication workshops and provide experienced marine engineering personnel and project management for dry dock requirements, vessel in-water repairs and refits and vessel mobilisations and de-mobilisations.

Dry Docks:

Dock 1 - 132m LOA x 18.6m Breadth x 7.9m DRAFT (Inside Breadth 22.6m)
Dock 2 - 167m LOA x 20.4m Breadth x 7.9m DRAFT (Inside Breadth 24.4m)
Dock 3 - 83m LOA x 17.3m Breadth x 6.09m DRAFT (Inside Breadth 21.3m)
Dock 4 - 175m LOA x 22.25m Breadth x 7.9m DRAFT (Inside Breadth 26.25m)

All docks are fully serviced with shore power, fresh water, ballast water, sewage and waste oil collection.

Repair Berths:

Repair Berth 1 - HEAVY LIFT QUAY - 150m X 8m DRAFT (MHWS)
Repair Berth/Jetty Frontage - 300m

All berths are fully serviced with shore power, fresh water, ballast water, sewage and waste oil collection.

Services:

Ship repair and refit
Major conversion work
Vessel upgrades and ship life extension programmes
Installation of new equipment
Hull and tank blasting, preparation and painting
Engine and machinery equipment overhaul
Electrical, pipework and joinery installations and repairs
All steel repairs and construction

Facilities:

Fully equipped steel fabrication workshop’s serviced by travelling overhead cranes
Fully equipped engineering workshop’s serviced by fixed travelling overhead cranes
Fixed craneage - 100 + Tonnes
Mobile craneage up to 1000 Tonnes
Dedicated project management and superintendents offices

Work Force:

UK Docks employ a dedicated and flexible workforce which includes experienced project management, fitters, steel fabricators, ships plumbers, riggers, tank cleaners, painters and shot blasters.

Defence Services

UK Docks are a long-standing support contractor to the Ministry of Defence providing comprehensive through-life support for ships and equipment and in-service support and capability, including vessel maintenance, repairs, refit, upgrades of equipment and ship life extension programmes along with technical and logistical support and comprehensive data management services.

Technical Services:

Project management and support
Fleet management and maintenance
Vessel surveying services
Technical documentation and data management
Naval architecture
Feasibility Studies
Marine Engineering, Pipework and Electrical Design
Post design services
Spares management including provisioning and holdings

Services:

Vessel refit and repair
On-site inspections and repairs
Rapid response personnel
GRP manufacturing, repairs and new construction
Gel coat repairs
Fully-equipped engineering workshop for engine and
machinery repairs and new installations
Bespoke joinery services
Pipework system repairs, renewals and new installations
Electrical installations and repairs
Painting, including spray painting
Welding: MIG, TIG, MMA for Mild Steel, Aluminium and
Stainless Steel

Commercial & Leisure Boat Repair

UK Docks’ modern boat yard and workshop facilities, coupled with an excellent diverse range of services and skilled workforce, ensures an efficient and effective service to all our customers.

Refit and repairs are carried out on a wide variety of commercial craft for prestigious clients such as Ministry of Defence, Babcock International, BAE Systems and numerous Port Authorities working on vessels such as police boats, pilot vessels, survey vessels, commercial ferries, wind farm support and personnel transportation vessels.

UK Docks also provide full refit, repair, maintenance and new construction work for all types of leisure vessels offering anything from a fresh coat of anti-foul paint to a complete rebuild.

All facilities within the group provide the following services:

GRP repairs
Gel coat repairs
Full-equipped engineering workshop
Fully-equipped joinery facility
Painting, including spray painting
Steel, aluminium and stainless steel repairs
Specialist personnel
Rapid response personnel

Yards & Facilities

UK Docks provides a comprehensive range of dry dock and marine services operating from various sites strategically located across the UK. All of our facilities provide vessel refits, conversion, maintenance and repair services. Our long-serving team of managers is experienced and highly knowledgeable in dealing with all contract requirements.

Gosport

Mashfords

Victoria Quay

Tyneside

Teesside