Maritime Preservation Limited is an established ship repair and engineering facility located in Trinidad and Tobago, a strategic maritime hub connecting North and South America. Since its founding in 1994, the company has operated as a specialized service provider for the regional commercial fleet. The organization initially built its technical reputation through complex conversion projects, including the transformation of a meteorological research vessel into a fully compliant passenger ship. This early success laid the groundwork for its evolution into a full-service shipyard capable of executing a wide spectrum of marine industrial works.
The facility operations center around a lifting infrastructure designed to accommodate vessels up to approximately 1,800 tons with lengths reaching 300 feet. Unlike massive industrial shipyards that handle large ocean-going tankers, this company focuses its operations on a specific niche of smaller to medium-sized tonnage. Its primary market includes offshore supply vessels, tugboats, barges, and inter-island general cargo ships. This operational scale allows for a focused approach to project management, where resources are dedicated to a limited number of vessels simultaneously to ensure efficient turnaround times.
A core pillar of the company’s service offering aligns with its name: hull and structure preservation. The yard utilizes ultra-high-pressure water blasting and abrasive grit blasting to prepare steel surfaces, removing marine growth and corrosion before the application of specialized marine coatings. These treatments are critical for extending the lifespan of vessels operating in the corrosive tropical environment. Beyond surface treatment, the facility maintains comprehensive engineering workshops. These departments handle structural steel renewal, pipe fabrication, and mechanical repairs for propulsion systems, including propeller shafts, rudders, and valve assemblies.
The shipyard also provides alongside berthing for afloat repairs, enabling maintenance on vessels that do not require lifting from the water. By integrating electrical, mechanical, and fabrication disciplines, Maritime Preservation Limited supports the operational continuity of the energy sector’s support fleet and the regional logistics network. Its location in the Gulf of Paria provides a sheltered environment for these critical maintenance activities, ensuring year-round availability for ship owners and operators navigating Caribbean waters.
