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Established in 1903 in Durban it has
many years of experience in serving owners repair requirements on
the South African seaboard. Marine Cape Town's core business is
SHIP REPAIR and its operations are centred around its well equipped
yard in Cape Town. This is supplemented by joint venture operations
in East London.
Marine Cape Town's competent multi-national and
multi-racial work force is experienced in all types of marine work,
and is backed by thoroughly experienced supervisory staff. Ship
repair managers and technical management are available to meet with
owners requirements, and together with skilled artisans, teams are
formed to tackle the largest and most arduous work in the shipping
sphere. In order to fit in with a vessels itinerary, work is undertaken
at any time of the day or night, 365 days of the year. The company
complies with the requirements of Lloyds ISO 9001 quality standard
and adheres to international safety regulations.
The integration of the two yards allows Marine
Cape Town to service the whole of the South African coastline and
is enhanced by travelling repair squads who travel internationally
if required.
Marine Cape Town is one of three divisions that
form DCD-DORBYL, which has extensive manufacturing, contracting
and trading interests with an aim to meet selected engineering needs
in both South Africa and in International markets by providing a
quality service and a wide range of products.
The Company strives to earn the status of preferred
ship repairer in Southern Africa through successful projects been
delivered within budget and on time. Our vision is to expand our
services to the West Coast Oil Industry including offshore support
of vessels, barges, rigs, etc.
History
With roots dating back to 1903, DCD-DORBYL
Marine has many years of experience in servicing the marine and
offshore markets along the Southern African seaboard. It has become
the largest marine engineering company in Africa, south of the equator,
and is a dynamic and competitive leader in the Ship Repair Industry.
Business Focus
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DCD-DORBYL
Marine’s ship repair business is situated all
along the entire South African coastline and focuses
on the following distinct market areas; |
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Ship repairs and
conversions |
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Repairs and
refits of offshore drilling units and support vessels. |
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Offshore equipment fabrication
and maintenance |
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DCD-DORBYL Marine’s experience in project
management has earned it an international quality rating as a trendsetter
in innovative technical solutions for multi-discipline engineered
projects.
DCD-DORBYL Marine’s success is ascribed
to its reputation for reliability, excellence and innovation, and
its high regard for the sensitive ecological environment within
which it operates.
Business Culture
Due to the service-orientated nature of the marine
business, DCD-DORBYL Marine has developed long-standing relationships
with clients based on transparency and mutual trust. Through personalized
interaction, its ability to meet client requirements, provide innovative
solutions and deliver quality products on time, DCD-DORBYL Marine
has earned preferred supplier status amongst its clients. DCD-DORBYL
Marine expands its client base through a well-established network
of international representatives. Constant pro-active contact with
representatives, communication through the media and attendance
at trade fairs and conferences, ensure DCD-DORBYL Marine’s
visibility and keep it abreast of the latest trends in the market.
DCD-DORBYL Marine invests substantially in its
people. The ongoing training and development of its people is essential
to its success. Its code of ethics is fundamental to all business
transactions and all staff members are proud to honour it.
DCD-DORBYL Marine Alliances and Partners.
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DCD-DORBYL
Marine’s ship repair business is situated all
along the entire South African coastline and focuses
on the following distinct market areas; |
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Nautilus Marine
(Pty) Ltd. – Cape Town |
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East London Shipyard (Pty) Ltd.
– East London, Port Elizabeth |
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Global Network
Competitive Advantage
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DCD-DORBYL
Marine is geographically situated on one of the busiest
strategic sea routes and offers: |
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Extensive experience
and expertise in project management. |
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International
quality assurance accreditation. |
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The largest drydock in Africa
with extensive steel fabrication facilities. |
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A well-established infrastructure. |
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Representation in all ports on
the Southern African seaboard. |
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Accreditations and Awards
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Lloyds Register ISO
9001 accredited. |
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An approved
supplier to the Military Industry. |
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Able to offer an innovative solution
to docking vessels for the removal and refurbishment
of retractable propulsion units. |
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Full member of the Oil & Gas Alliance |
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Skills Development and Diversity
DCD-DORBYL Marine is fully compliant with government
legislated regulations in terms of the implementation of an Employment
Equity Plan and a Skills Framework.
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A
substantial budget has been allocated to the upliftment
and ongoing training of all staff members throughout
the organization. DCD-DORBYL Marine focuses on implementing
the following programmes: |
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Adult Basic Education
Training programmes (ABET), |
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Training programmes
within the National Qualifications Board framework, |
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In-house apprenticeship and management
development programmes. DCD-DORBYL Marine is actively
committed to the training of staff members. Many
of its staff members have a long employment history
with the organization and have developed through
the ranks to serve in various management positions, |
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Comprehensive health and safety
management systems. Due to the environmental risk
factors associated with the nature of the work,
extensive induction programmes are run on a continuous
basis, and |
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It actively participates in the
international “Investors in People”
programme. |
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New Focus
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DCD-DORBYL
Marine is focusing on expanding its operations in the
following areas: |
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To develop a stronghold
on the west African seaboard and develop its own
quayside and drydock facilities. |
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To expand its
market in the conversion and upgrading of offshore
oil units. |
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To expand its market share in
offshore fabrication and structures. |
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To expand the number of travelling
parties and offshore repair and conversion teams. |
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To develop greater ecological
sensitivity in compliance with international environmental
management norms and standards. |
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Confidentiality
DCD-DORBYL Marine maintains a policy of client
confidentiality required on specific project information and details.
Furthermore, it has confidentiality agreements with specific clients
in the military and Diamond Mining Industries.
Services
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DCD-DORBYL
Marine offers a comprehensive range of services to the
shipping industry including: |
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Ship Repair Services |
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Workshop Info |
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Portnet Harbour Facility |
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Industrial Non-Marine |
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