Return to service on-time & on budget

… happy, confident & satisfied!

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You deserve an easy, satisfying shipyard experience

Our Customer Satisfaction Promise

Safety is our #1 priority

We will focus 100% on ensuring your satisfaction

We will conduct ourselves professionally at all times

We will get your ship back in service as quickly as possible

Your ship will leave on the date we mutually agreed upon

Our shipyard is YOUR shipyard - you will see the same familiar faces every time you visit us

Our Customer Satisfaction Promise

Safety is our #1 priority

We will focus 100% on ensuring your satisfaction

We will conduct ourselves professionally at all times

We will get your ship back in service as quickly as possible

Your ship will leave on the date we mutually agreed upon

Our shipyard is YOUR shipyard - you will see the same
familiar faces every time you visit us

Most ship managers dread choosing a shipyard because of concerns about quality, price , timeline and deviation.

Our ‘On-time On-Budget Commitment’ ensures you return to service quickly and satisfied after an easy, pleasant shipyard experience.

Tell Us Your Goals

Let’s agree on clear specifications so you know exactly what to expect

We want you to leave our shipyard happy and satisfied. Our goal is to return your ship to service quickly so you can continue making money. When you tell us up front the items on your ‘must have’ list, we will work together to ensure everything is ready when you arrive so it can get completed to your satisfaction. We have plenty of warehouse space to accommodate your spare parts and we’re ready to book that drydock for you anytime you need us.

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We want you to leave our shipyard happy and satisfied. Our goal is to return your ship to service quickly so you can continue making money. When you tell us up front the items on your ‘must have’ list, we will work together to ensure everything is ready when you arrive so it can get completed to your satisfaction. We have plenty of warehouse space to accommodate your spare parts and we’re ready to book that drydock for you anytime you need us.

Drydock Your Ship Here

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We’ll be ready when you arrive – everything will be in place so we can begin your project immediately

The first 100 hours at any shipyard are critical. Getting a jump on the project at the time of arrival is key to all successful drydocking projects. We tackle every project with a ‘can do’ attitude and a zest for top performance. All project equipment, services, and personnel will be in place waiting for the gangway to go up and the dock basin to be cleaned.

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The first 100 hours at any shipyard are critical. Getting a jump on the project at the time of arrival is key to all successful drydocking projects. We tackle every project with a ‘can do’ attitude and a zest for top performance. All project equipment, services, and personnel will be in place waiting for the gangway to go up and the dock basin to be cleaned.

Get Timely, Clear Communication

You’ll know the status of your project at all times

The need for precise communication in today’s world shipping industry is critical. We strive to answer the phone and return emails promptly. We commit to being open and candid with all our communications. During the dry docking period, your Detyens project manager is your link to the entire shipyard. They are authorized to quote and negotiate all changes orders and additional work. Weekly invoice totals, man-hour reports and schedule updates are easily obtainable from them. None of us want any surprises at the end of an availability. If we do not speak your native language, we have a regional agents around the world who can translate.

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The need for precise communication in today’s world shipping industry is critical. We strive to answer the phone and return emails promptly. We commit to being open and candid with all our communications. During the dry docking period, your Detyens project manager is your link to the entire shipyard. They are authorized to quote and negotiate all changes orders and additional work. Weekly invoice totals, man-hour reports and schedule updates are easily obtainable from them. None of us want any surprises at the end of an availability. If we do not speak your native language, we have a regional agents around the world who can translate.

Stay Calm & Relaxed

Enjoy the most friendly & polite city in America!

Charleston, SC

Cultural differences in doing business can feel uncomfortable. Our customers tell us they appreciate how hard we work to bridge cultural gaps and make them feel right at home. Beyond the shipyard, Charleston is one of largest tourist destinations in the world and is revered world-wide for it’s beauty, architecture, world-class food and friendly hospitality. Bring your family along – they will LOVE Charleston!

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Cultural differences in doing business can feel uncomfortable. Our customers tell us they appreciate how hard we work to bridge cultural gaps and make them feel right at home. Beyond the shipyard, Charleston is one of largest tourist destinations in the world and is revered world-wide for it’s beauty, architecture, world-class food and friendly hospitality. Bring your family along – they will LOVE Charleston!

Return to Operations
Happy, Confident & Satisfied

Backed by our Customer Satisfaction Promise

We don’t use the word ‘can’t’ and we understand that only a satisfied customer will return to us year after year. Our Customer Satisfaction Promise guarantees you will leave our shipyard happy, confident and satisfied. You wil return to operations with a smile on your face and happy memories of your time at Detyens Shipyards and in Charleston. We look forward to seeing you again next time!

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We don’t use the word ‘can’t’ and we understand that only a satisfied customer will return to us year after year. Our Customer Satisfaction Promise guarantees you will leave our shipyard happy, confident and satisfied. You wil return to operations with a smile on your face and happy memories of your time at Detyens Shipyards and in Charleston. We look forward to seeing you again next time!

Getting Your Ship Repaired Can Be Easy!

Detyens always comes through...

We’ve been coming to Detyens since January 1999 and we have never been let down. No matter how difficult the circumstances Detyens always comes through. That’s not something you can say about a lot of other ship repairers.

— Gerard Stevenson, Technical Manager, Bay Ferries Limited

This has been an amazing refit...

The Atlantic Vision is about to sail away from the drydock with only 18 days in the dock (as scheduled) and a very fine job has been done…
We cannot thank you enough for the professionalism of the Yard and also for every worker.

— Ian McDonald, Director of Technical Services, Marine Atlantic Inc

Detyens has been the best shipyard experience I ever had...

Detyens was fantastic. I have sailed commercially for thirty-eight years, with many shipyards during my career. From the very start, everyone was friendly with competent help every step of the way and got the job done.

— Rick Verlini, Port Captain, RV Atlantic Explorer, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)

Excellent to work with...

We recently conducted and Intermediate Survey on our Barge OSG-209. Detyens was able to accommodate our vessel on very short notice due to operational changes. The ship repair manager was excellent to work with and coordinated the trades in a timely and efficient manner. We additionally had some work scope expansion which was handled swiftly and efficiently. I was pleased by the quality of the work along with the full cooperation of Management and Staff.

— Matt MacDonald, Technical Superintendent, OSG Ship Management, Inc.

For sure we will come back...

In the last 5 years we had over 15 regular vessels for special survey, dry-docking and special repair service at Detyens Shipyards. All the time Detyens Shipyards gave a full service with high quality and perfect workmanship. We never face a problem of delay, all requested jobs where done in time.

The quality and performance of Detyens Shipyards is above the normal standard..

— Capt. Jens Koester, Fleet Manager, Juengerhans Maritime Service

Detyens has been the best shipyard experience I ever had...

Detyens was fantastic. I have sailed commercially for thirty-eight years, with many shipyards during my career. From the very start, everyone was friendly with competent help every step of the way and got the job done.

Rick Verlini

Port Captain, RV Atlantic Explorer, Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)

This has been an amazing refit...

The Atlantic Vision is about to sail away from the drydock with only 18 days in the dock (as scheduled) and a very fine job has been done...
We cannot thank you enough for the professionalism of the Yard and also for every worker.

Ian McDonald

Director of Technical Services, Marine Atlantic Inc

Detyens always comes through...

We've been coming to Detyens since January 1999 and we have never been let down. No matter how difficult the circumstances Detyens always comes through. That's not something you can say about a lot of other ship repairers.

Gerard Stevenson

Technical Manager, Bay Ferries Limited

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1670 Drydock Avenue
Building 236, Suite 200
North Charleston, SC 29405-2121 USA

Phone: 843-308-8000
Fax: 843-308-8059
E-mail: drydock@detyens.com

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