Ship Repair Service — Sri Lanka
Emergency or planned — Arc Ship provides professional ship repair services across Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. Structural steelwork, welding, machinery repairs, and afloat solutions with Class-aware documentation.
We mobilise technicians, welders and specialists quickly and provide clear, itemised repair quotations and repair reports suitable for Class review.
What we repair — scope & capabilities
Our ship repair teams are geared for both planned and ad-hoc repairs. We combine experienced welders, mechanical fitters and marine engineers to deliver practical, long-lasting repairs that meet Class and SOLAS needs.
Key repair capabilities
- Structural & hull repairs: plate replacement, patching, stiffener repairs and corrosion rectification.
- Welding & steelwork: certified welders (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and weld procedures for Class acceptance.
- Machinery repairs: pumps, compressors, winch repairs, auxiliary machinery and shaft/propulsion minor works.
- Piping & valves: piping repairs, flange replacement, valve servicing and pressure testing.
- Afloat temporary repairs: emergency shoring, temporary patches and safe transit preparations.
- Post-repair QA: NDT, pressure tests, painted finishes and documentation for Class.
Typical repair workflow
- Initial triage: remote/onsite diagnosis and temporary stabilisation if required.
- Itemised quote: parts, labour, timeline and risks — signed off before works.
- Execution: certified teams perform repairs with documented QA checks.
- Handover: repair report, photos and test records for your records and Class.
24/7 mobilisation — local teams on standby
Class-aware documentation — NDT & test records included
Spare parts logistics — bonded delivery where needed
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Proof — real repairs, fast results
Short anonymised example from operations:
A container vessel required hull patching and pump repair after minor collision near Colombo. Arc Ship mobilised a welding team, arranged an urgent spare pump and completed repairs and NDT within 48 hours. Vessel returned to service with a clear repair dossier for Class.
Key factors: local teams, supplier network, rapid QA and clear reporting.
Frequently asked — Ship repair Sri Lanka
Can you perform Class-acceptable repairs afloat?
Yes — many temporary and permanent repairs can be carried out afloat, and we document work to support Class acceptance or pre-dock repair planning.
What welding processes do you support?
We work with certified welders across SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and TIG where appropriate and follow WPS/WPQ procedures for traceability.
How do you handle spare parts?
We source OEM and aftermarket parts, arrange bonded/customs clearance where necessary, and can expedite parts flights for critical spares.
Request a repair — Contact Arc Ship
Provide vessel name, location, ETA and a short description of the fault. For urgent breakdowns call or message our hotline for immediate triage.