Ship Repair and Maintenance Services Market

Posted by Katheine Silway on April 28th, 2021

Ship Repair and Maintenance Services Market: Introduction

According to the report, the global ship repair and maintenance services market is projected to surpass US$ 14.1 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of ~2% during the forecast period. The market for ship repair and maintenance services is expanding due to rise in the fleet of shipping vessels globally. The global marine fleet size reached 2.06 million units in 2020, from 1.27 million units in 2010. Therefore, year-on-year rise in the number of vessels is expanding the ship repair and maintenance services market.

Key players operating in the global ship repair and maintenance services market include:
Cosco Shipyard Group Co.,Ltd, Damen Shipyards Group, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, and Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Expansion of Ship Repair and Maintenance Services Market

The global ship repair and maintenance services market is expanding due to increased use of ships for various purposes. Moreover, government bodies of numerous countries are taking initiatives to support the shipping industry. For instance, shipyards are provided with various tax benefits for regular ship repair and maintenance services activities. This is one of the key factors driving the global ship repair and maintenance services market. The increase in average vessel age is also expected to propel the global ship repair and maintenance services market. For instance, in 2019, 41.91% of the global vessel fleet was permitted to use beyond 20 years, and the average age of the fleet was 20.98 as compared to 20.48 in 2018. Therefore, an increase in the average age of vessels is offering significant opportunity for the global ship repair and maintenance market.