Facility Overview
Birdon’s Dampier Shipyard is strategically located near Western Australia’s major oil and gas fields and offshore platforms, enabling efficient, cost-effective vessel servicing with minimal transit time. The facility supports maintenance, repair, and decommissioning for offshore support vessels, tugs, and industrial fleets operating across the Pilbara region. One of the only slipway facilities servicing vessels on the North West Shelf.
As a critical regional asset, the shipyard combines proximity with capability — providing responsive, 24/7 operational support backed by skilled trades, integrated infrastructure, and a strong safety and compliance culture, enabling faster turnaround and reduced vessel downtime in remote offshore environments and delivered with clear scope, cost control and consistent communication throughout each project.
Shipyard Features
- Core Functions
Vessel maintenance, repair, decommissioning
- Key Projects
ship repair programs, MEFF (Disconnectable Turret Mooring)
- Location
Dampier, WA (Toll Supply Base)
Facility Specifications
- Slipway Capacity: 3,000 tonnes (operational up to 2,000t, expandable to 4,000t)
- Max Vessel Length: >100m
- Max Beam: 30m
- Max Draft: 7m
- Max Air Draft: Unlimited
- Shore power, compressed air, and water services
- Dedicated blasting and painting shed
- Wastewater and oil removal systems
- Full craneage services and spacious hardstand
- 150t crawler crane, 20t Franna crane
- 3-storey tower gangways
- Docking support vessel
- 10,000m² shipyard land area
- 1,500m² office and workshop
Core Capabilities
Vessel Maintenance & Repair
Routine servicing, emergency repairs, and refits for offshore support vessels, tugs, and workboats, delivered with fast turnaround and minimal disruption to operations. Supporting both scheduled maintenance and urgent, 24/7 emergency repair scopes.
Decommissioning & Recycling
Safe and environmentally responsible disposal of marine and offshore assets, including hazardous material handling and secure destruction.
Support Services
Integrated logistics, crew transfer, supply chain coordination, and on-water delivery, enabling seamless project execution from start to finish.
Ships Agency Services
Towage, pilotage, accommodation, and port coordination services supporting visiting vessels and offshore operations.
Flagship Projects
Key programs and projects delivered from this facility include:
Local Impact
Birdon’s Dampier Shipyard supports the Pilbara region through long-term industry investment, regional workforce participation, and partnerships that strengthen local supply chains.
Operating within a critical offshore energy hub, the facility contributes to regional capability by providing reliable maritime services where access to skilled shipyards is limited.
Compliance and Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
- ISO 45001:2018 – Safety Management
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
- Environmental Protection Licence (EPA)
