The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD), and other organs of state. Armscor’s mandate is to provide the armed forces with state-of-the-art defence matériel, delivering innovative defence solutions efficiently and effectively.

The organisation manages the strategic capabilities of the DOD, producing research and vanguard technological solutions required to provide safety and security for South Africa, its citizens and the continent.

Dockyard
Armscor Dockyard is ISO 9001 certified and manages and operates the Naval Dockyard as the South African Navy’s (SAN) third-line maintenance and refitting authority. The Dockyard focuses on repairing, maintaining and supporting submarines, ships and shore-based facilities for the commercial and defence industries. Other services include manufacturing low to medium-precision components through additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies.

Why choose us
Dockyard offers a one-stop shop where all requirements for ship repair can be met. Workshop facilities are geared to support a range of vessels of different sizes and different hull structures such as frigates, fishing vessels, submarines, survey boats and yachts. Our dry dock has even accommodated the expeditionary vessel SA Agulhas.

Services offered:

Vessel and Facility Maintenance and Repairs
Dockyard’s workshops are powered by highly skilled and effective personnel who ensure that necessary solutions for the maintenance and repair of vessel hulls, propulsion plants, primary systems, mechanical auxiliary systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, weapon systems, and offshore facilities.

Fabrication Solutions
A wide range of machining services, including turning, milling, boring, honing, and drilling, are provided to enable the production of low- to medium-precision components. Additionally, Armscor Dockyard runs a foundry that facilitates the casting of non-ferrous metals. The chemical cleaning bay (2m2x2m bins), spray booth (13×4.8m), and blast booth can assist parts that need surface preparation (11×6.5m).

Engineering Services
A materials testing facility is part of Armscor Dockyard and provides a variety of services, including corrosion surveys, non-destructive testing, condition-based testing, and metallurgy.

Docking and Carnage Services
The Armscor Dockyard is made up of a deep water port, covered repair sheds, graving dock, and synchro lift, all of which can provide the access needed for maintenance and where equipment must be removed and installed. The site is equipped with 2 sheds where weather critical work can be performed, and includes water and electricity supply for all vessels on the hard.

Contact
Tel: +27 21 787 3480
Email: DY**********@ar*******.za
Web: www.armscor.co.za
Location: Armscor Dockyard, Colepoint Road, Simon’s Town, Western Cape

The Institute for Maritime Technology

The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a subsidiary of Armscor, is an accredited world-class facility strategically providing science-based technological and engineering support to the South African Navy and other members of the maritime community locally and globally. With close to 50 years’ of success, IMT is an ISO 9001 accredited organisation located in Simon’s Town, Western Cape; specialising in maritime technologies, sciences for military defence applications, defence research, development, testing and evaluation of maritime systems for the defence and commercial sector.

Why choose us
IMT is renowned for its capabilities and delivering value to its customers. The facility boasts modern well-equipped workspaces, including laboratories, workshops, test platforms for boats, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

The Institute uses cutting-edge hardware across its premises, including sensors, instruments, research equipment and information technology systems. IMT professionals are highly competent and are its competitive advantage; involved in research, development, data gathering, analysis, and interpretation in addition to operating and maintaining the equipment and facilities.

Services offered

• Environmental Characterisation (ENCH)
• Naval Electro Optics (NEO)
• Naval Systems Subsurface (NSSS)
• Underwater Sensors & Signatures (UWSS)
• Naval Systems Above Water (NSAW)
• Maritime RF Electromagnetics Underwater Security (USEC)
• Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
• Maritime Decision Support (MDS 

Contact:
Tel: +27 21 786 8100
Email: in**@im*.za
Location: Martello Road, Simon’s Town, Western Cape