Operating in the ship repair industry since 1928, San Giorgio del Porto (SGdP) is an historic shipyard equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

The shipyard is a global point of reference for the repair and conversion of all types of ship, Ro-Pax vessel upgrades and mid-range vessel construction projects.
SGdP, alongside its French sister company, Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNM), operates a total of eight dry docks and over 2 km of equipped repair quays. It is capable of handling the largest of vessels and is perfectly positioned to support all the needs of the maritime sector, from cruise and offshore to LNG and cargo.
Ship repair and maintenance form the core business of the two yards: from mid-range ships to the giants of the sea, CNM & SGdP have the facilities, the teams and the technical know-how to carry out any kind of repair. In addition to standard repair and maintenance services, the shipyards also offer special value-added options. Major engine and equipment makers are their regular partners and their have selected qualified service providers. Both shipyards are able to execute all kinds of work on vessel propulsion, ranging from removal of tail shafts and rudders to complete overhaul of thrusters or azipod in its workshops.
CNM & SGdP Staff are qualified by GTT to manage LNG membrane type repairs and, through carefully selected qualified service providers and an extensive network of subcontractors, both companies offer a full range of specialized activities, including membrane tank testing, cryogenic piping, and valve and pump overhauls.
“We’ve been in Genova for almost 100 years and in Marseille for
12 years, and we have different facilities in each location, - says Manolo Cavaliere, Commercial director of San Giorgio del Porto and Chantier Naval de Marseille - Both facilities do ship repair and conversion and, due to the nature of the facilities, we do special project in Genova and the larger vessels in Marseille.”
Worldwide clients appreciate its main characteristic, namely flexibility. The shipyards can provide a full range of services on both normal and more complex projects. An advantage the San Giorgio del Porto and Chantier Naval de Marseille offer is the ability to pool the
expertise and resources of both facilities which are only 400km from each other. Additionally, Marseille is very close to the port of Fossur Mer. Whether the shipowner wants to give a new look to an old vessel, renew or revamp existing areas, boost a ship’s capacity or improve its efficiency, the yard’s teams are able to design, manage and deliver any project, regardless of its complexity.
“From the logistics side, Marseille has incredible facilities and more space, and we work closely with San Giorgio, so the ports work together as a team,” - says Manolo Cavaliere - “We can transfer skills and experience, and we have a good network of subcontractors that can work in both.”
With five dry docks, over 2,000m of equipped docks and an area
of almost 70,000m2 in Genoa, and three dry docks in Marseille, including Forme 10, the largest in the Mediterranean with a 465m x 85m capacity , the yards have the capacity and the skill to help the maritime industry return to the seas in style. SGdP & CNM operates large, modern and well-equipped workshops situated near to the dry-docks. Each of the workshops is involved in a single activity (mechanical work, steelwork, pipe work, lifting, logistics, electrical work and general storage), and is properly equipped with large overhead cranes and advanced machinery.
Strongly committed to QHSSE, SGdP and CNM recognize the importance of ensuring high quality standards. Providing a safe and healthy working environment for site staff and partner organizations is considered a primary objective. The shipyards’ operations take place in an environment where a broad range of inter-related activities is required. Extensive experience acquired over the years has allowed them to devise and implement a comprehensive QHSSE system.
“All activities are performed in a manner conducive to safe work practices and which avoids risk to our employees, neighbors and the environment” – Says Manolo Cavaliere – “All managers, coordinators, controllers and operational centers fulfil their duties in respect of the requirements defined by the Project Management System and, in general, by the contractor’s QHSSE Management System.”
* Commercial director of San Giorgio del Porto and Chantier Naval de Marseille