Positioned within the Bay of Concepcion in Talcahuano, the flagship shipyard of ASMAR stands as a beacon of naval craftsmanship. Offering a comprehensive suite of services, this facility prides itself on the construction and repair of both commercial and military vessels. With capabilities to handle ships up to 50,000 deadweight tonnage (dwt) for construction, and extending up to 96,000 dwt for repairs, modernizations, and refits, ASMAR ensures adherence to the highest quality benchmarks. These standards are firmly backed by its ISO-9001:2008 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.
Facility SpecificationsAdhering to the International Ship & Port Facilities Security (ISPS) Code, ASMAR's infrastructure boasts an array of features designed to accommodate extensive naval construction and repair projects. Within its premises lie two drydocks, complemented by five floating docks, of which two are equipped with roofing. Over 1,100 meters of berthing space, along with multiple mooring sites, facilitate various shipyard operations. A dedicated slipway for new constructions, alongside state-of-the-art production centers specializing in a broad spectrum of disciplines—ranging from structural and electrical work to machine-tools, diesel engines, boilers, piping, electronics, weapon systems, and exterior finishes—underscore the shipyard's capacity to support a plethora of maintenance, repair, modernization, conversion, and construction endeavors.
Patterns LaboratoryIn addition to its impressive physical and technical resources, the shipyard is distinguished by the Patterns Laboratory. This specialized unit, accredited by the National Standardization System through the NCh-ISO 17025:2005 standard, offers paramount calibration services. Operating under meticulously controlled conditions and supported by the latest in metrologic infrastructure, the laboratory exemplifies ASMAR's commitment to precision and quality across all its operations.
