Angola's most experienced ship repair team
Founded 1981 160 Professionals
Angola's Only Offshore Yard ISO 9001 · Class-approved
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WHO WE ARE
Built on the Atlantic,
Trusted across the world
REPNAV — Reparações Navais de Luanda Lda — is Angola's only offshore-capable ship repair and docking company.
From our base in Baia de Luanda's Porto Pesqueiro Da Boavista, we deliver safe, efficient, and class-approved marine solutions to clients ranging from global operators like BOURBON, BRITOIL OFFSHORE SERVICES, SEACOR MARINE, SONANGOL, TIDEWATER to the Angolan Navy.
Our work covers the full spectrum of ship repair: from hull renewal and propulsion overhauls to coatings, diving, and HVAC — supported by our floating dock, certified inspectors, and four decades of yard experience.
REPNAV stands for Reliable Engineering for Progressive Navigation and Vessel Care — a principle we apply to every repair, every vessel, every voyage.PHILOSOPHY
Mission, Vision & Values
Who we are, what we stand for, where we are headed.
MISSION
Our purpose
Deliver reliable, safe, and innovative ship repair solutions — extending every vessel's life with integrity.
VISION
Where we're headed
Lead West Africa's ship repair industry with excellence, sustainability, and global trust — built on partnership, delivered through precision.
CORE VALUES
What we stand for
Six principles guide every project, every repair, every client relationship.
Integrity Safety Excellence
Innovation Sustainability Partnership
Repairing the Future of Navigation. Built on Trust.
- REPNAV BRAND PROMISE -
OUR STORY
45 years of building
West Africa's maritime backbone
REPNAV's journey began with a small team of engineers in 1981. Today, we stand as one of the region's most capable ship repair yards — combining innovation, safety, and sustainable growth.
Same Yard, Same Bay, 45 Years of Continuous Operation
LEADERSHIP
Vision & Integrity
Guided by Chairman, CEO, and COO, REPNAV combines global expertise with local dedication — believing that progress is achieved through both technology and people.
Taik Joo Chung
Chairman
Decades of leadership in international shipping and maritime infrastructure. Provides strategic direction for REPNAV's long-term sustainability and global expansion.
Dong Chang Jeong
Chief Executive Officer
Leads REPNAV's day-to-day operations and growth strategy. Brings extensive cross-border experience in maritime business across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Honorary Consul General of Seychelles to the Republic of Korea
Oleksander Lysenko
Chief Operating Officer
Drives yard operations, technical execution, and quality across every repair project. Background in marine engineering and shipyard management.
OUR PEOPLE
Our greatest strength
is who's holding the welding torch.
REPNAV employs a diverse workforce of skilled professionals from Angola and across the globe — reflecting our commitment to local capacity building and global expertise.
160 Skilled Professionals on Staff
70% Local, 30% International 100 Angolan engineers, technicians & tradespeople / international specialists from 12+ nations
Ready to see what we can do for your vessel?
Explore our seven service capabilities, or send us your vessel details for a tailored quote — we typically respond within 24 hours.
Baia de Luanda, Porto Pesqueiro Da Boavista, Angola
+244 950 288 648 (WhatsApp)
repnav.lda@gmail.com