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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piloda Shipyard (Company)">Piloda Shipyard</a> has unveiled its new 143-metre Donn’Anna floating dock for ship refit in the Mediterranean. The dock aims to position the Port of Naples as a strategic Mediterranean hub for ship refit services, particularly for vessels between 130 and 143 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366020/image/large-f0bb60de706dd6595f4749f0ba5c8887.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366020">“We expect a sharp increase in technical and maintenance traffic, with major positive economic impacts on local industry and employment. &nbsp;A strategic choice that positions Naples as a true hub of the maritime economy."&nbsp;The new dock measures 143 metres in length and 30 metres in width, with a lifting capacity of 6,000 tons. She is equipped with self-sufficient onboard systems, including two five-ton rail-mounted cranes, six five-ton capstans, dual 320 kilowatt generators, a compressed air system, and fully independent electrical and lighting networks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366022/image/large-63a72eafda7b10017a9c73bf432351e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366022">In addition, the Donn’Anna dock features proprietary digital software for real-time monitoring and control of docking plans and ballast operations. This intelligent system enables simultaneous tasks to be carried out safely and efficiently, reducing vessel downtime and optimising operational costs.Her commitment to environmental stewardship is further demonstrated by an internal, automated waste management system capable of containing and discharging up to 50,000 litres of bilge water. This innovation eliminates the need for external barges and significantly reduces the dock’s environmental footprint.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366019/image/large-91dc39cd337176a77b35a604100faf07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366019">“With these features, the Donn’Anna dock aligns with the highest international standards and positions Naples as a key hub for medium-to-large vessel maintenance in the Mediterranean,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piloda Shipyard (Company)">Piloda Shipyard</a> in a press release.Managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cafimar (Company)">Cafimar</a> and Somat, the dock arrived from Turkey after a 1,000-nautical mile journey. "Towing a 143-metre, 6,000-ton structure is a highly complex and specialised task. The dock was transported in dry tow mode with millimetric ballast distribution in longitudinal tanks, maintaining trim and stability within sub-centimetre tolerances. The crossing, conducted at a controlled speed of five knots, involved constant weather monitoring, active pump management, and structural reinforcement systems. A true team effort that reflects Cafimar’s decades of experience in complex maritime operations," said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cafimar (Company)">Cafimar</a> Group CEO Gian Paolo Russo.The dock will enable simultaneous operations on multiple vessels, including military and public service ships, commercial vessels, ferries, superyachts over 70 metres, as well as offshore units and deep-sea tugs. Furthermore, the facility is expected to create employment for up to 180 direct and indirect workers, contributing to the local maritime economy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366021/image/large-9046cdfe68cf9774d4e8b3751009b960.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366021">"With a private investment exceeding 15 million euros, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piloda Shipyard (Company)">Piloda Shipyard</a> strengthens its long-term industrial vision in the naval segment and lays the foundation for further developments already underway, including a new hub for large vessels up to 250 metres currently in the planning stage in the Port of Brindisi,” concluded Di Palo.“This strategic investment also addresses the growing need for military-focused infrastructure, a booming sector fueled by major new naval defense contracts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piloda Shipyard (Company)">Piloda Group</a> aims to meet this rising demand by providing Italy with modern, autonomous, and sustainable infrastructure capable of efficiently serving both institutional and military fleets.”All photos provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piloda Shipyard (Company)">Piloda Shipyard</a>.

Piloda Shipyard unveils DonnAnna dock

Piloda Shipyard has unveiled its new 143-metre Donn’Anna floating dock for ship refit in the Mediterranean. 