Wärtsilä Underwater Services (Wärtsilä UWS), and Sharaf Shipping Agency, Sri Lanka (SSA-SL) are pleased to announce a cross-collaboration aimed at bringing Wärtsilä UWS’s expertise in underwater ship repair closer to the world's second-largest maritime trading route. By positioning its services in Sri Lanka, at the heart of the Indian Ocean, this collaboration enhances accessibility to high-quality underwater maintenance and repair solutions.
Through this collaboration, Wärtsilä UWS will provide shipowners and operators in Sri Lanka with a comprehensive range of underwater repair services—from routine hull maintenance to advanced emergency repairs—eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming dry docking. Additionally, Wärtsilä UWS will offer OEM-backed underwater services not only for Wärtsilä components and systems but also for a wide range of equipment from other leading OEM’s, ensuring high-end OEM-supported maintenance and repairs.
Sharaf Shipping Agency, Sri Lanka, established under the auspices of the much-respected Sharaf Group of Dubai, is a Global Ship Agency network, represented in 63 countries operating in 379 ports, both under the Sharaf Shipping, & it’s strategic Partner network, under Waterfront Maritime Services.
While Wärtsilä UWS brings cutting-edge technology and expertise in underwater ship repair activities, SSA-SL provides the necessary ground support, including logistics, allied services, and the resources needed through its own offices in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota and Trincomalee, operating 24/7. Together, both companies are committed to delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions to the maritime industry through this strategic collaboration.
Wärtsilä UWS and SSA-SL have joined forces to deliver swift and effective solutions for complex challenges, ensuring seamless coordination from initial inquiries to real-time progress updates and task completion. Committed to the highest safety, regulatory, and ethical standards, this collaboration aims to become the preferred choice for underwater repair services, catering to the vast number of ships transiting this vital maritime artery in the Indian Ocean.
