Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 364.83 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 799.61 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 9.11%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia ship repairing market size reached USD 364.83 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 799.61 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.11% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Market

• Revolutionizing Predictive Maintenance Systems: AI-powered predictive analytics and IoT sensor integration are transforming ship repair operations through early detection of equipment failures and wear patterns, reducing unplanned downtime by 40-45% while optimizing maintenance schedules and extending vessel lifecycles across Saudi Arabia's expanding maritime fleet servicing over 500 offshore support vessels in the Arabian Gulf.
• Enhancing Inspection and Quality Control: Advanced computer vision systems and machine learning algorithms are automating hull inspection, structural analysis, and defect detection processes, achieving 90-95% accuracy rates while reducing inspection time by 50-60% and ensuring compliance with international maritime safety standards across facilities in Ras Al-Khair and Dammam.
• Optimizing Repair Workflow Management: AI-integrated project management platforms are streamlining repair scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management through intelligent forecasting and automated coordination, reducing turnaround time by 25-30% while improving operational efficiency at shipyards handling maintenance for crude oil tankers, container ships, and chemical tankers.
• Enabling Digital Twin Technology: AI-powered digital twin systems are creating virtual replicas of vessels and repair facilities, enabling simulation and testing of repair procedures, performance optimization, and predictive maintenance planning without disrupting physical operations, supporting Saudi Arabia's goal to provide maintenance services for up to 250 vessels and 15 rigs annually.
• Facilitating Smart Documentation and Compliance: Machine learning algorithms are automating regulatory compliance, documentation processing, and certification management through intelligent data extraction and analysis, reducing administrative overhead by 35-40% while ensuring adherence to International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards and Saudi Maritime Authority regulations.

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Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's ship repairing market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by strategic partnerships and massive infrastructure investments, with International Maritime Industries (IMI) signing agreements worth $350 million in February 2023 to expand ship repair, shipbuilding, and marine engineering operations at the King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services in Ras Al-Khair. IMI, the largest maritime facility in the MENA region, features the region's largest ship lift facility with lifting capabilities of 31,200 tons and is capable of providing maintenance and repair services for up to 250 vessels and 15 rigs annually when fully operational.

The government's Vision 2030 diversification strategy is accelerating the localization of maritime services, with IMI's $10 billion guaranteed offtake agreements with Saudi Aramco and Bahri for delivery of 20 rigs and 52 vessels over ten years creating sustained demand for repair and maintenance services. The complex is expected to contribute $17 billion to Saudi GDP, achieve import substitution of $12 billion, and provide 80,000 direct and indirect jobs. IMI has trained over 1,830 Saudi apprentices through strategic partnerships with global leaders Hyundai Heavy Industries, Bahri, and Lamprell, with 1,281 having graduated and been hired into roles at IMI, building a skilled workforce pipeline essential for the industry's long-term sustainability.

Technological advancements are reshaping the market landscape, with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) showcasing cutting-edge maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services at the Third Saudi International Maritime Forum in November 2024, featuring advanced sensors, automated systems, and smart technologies that improve repair speed, precision, and cost efficiency. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) opened a technology center in Dammam in late 2024 to support the Kingdom's maritime strategy, while state-of-the-art technologies including artificial intelligence and biometrics are embedded in IMI's infrastructure, offering customers a cutting-edge advantage. The growing offshore energy sector, with over 500 offshore support vessels operating off Saudi's coast, combined with Bahri's October 2025 order for six dry bulk carriers marking Saudi Arabia's first large-scale shipbuilding program, is creating robust demand for ongoing ship repair and maintenance services throughout the region.

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Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Vessel Type Insights:

• General Cargo Ships
• Bulk Cargo Carrier
• Crude Oil Tankers
• Chemical Tankers
• Container Ships
• Others

Application Insights:

• General Services
• Dockage
• Hull Part
• Engine Parts
• Electric Works
• Auxiliary Services

End User Insights:

• Transport Companies
• Military
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Ship Repairing Market

• October 2025: Bahri announced the first order of six dry bulk carriers from International Maritime Industries (IMI), marking the launch of Saudi Arabia's first large-scale shipbuilding project and reinforcing the Kingdom's ambition to create a globally competitive maritime ecosystem with enhanced ship repair capabilities.
• November 2025: Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) participated as strategic partner at the Third Saudi International Maritime Forum, showcasing cutting-edge maritime solutions including high-tech maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services featuring advanced sensors, automated systems, and smart technologies.
• October 2024: The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) opened a maritime technology center in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to support the Kingdom's maritime strategy and provide technical expertise for ship repair and certification services aligned with international standards.

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