The impetus behind the founding of Dorbyl Heavy Engineering back in 1946 was to provide a much-needed service to the fast growing Heavy Engineering Industry in South Africa. Through the continuous and constant expansion and development of new businesses and new markets, new divisions were incorporated over the years to form self-sustainable business units. With the purchase of the Dorbyl Engineering Division from Dorbyl Limited, these self-sustainable business units have been incorporated into what is today the DCD-DORBYL Group of Companies. As a black economic empowered company operating both nationally and internationally under the direction of the majority shareholder, namely a management consortium, the DCD-DORBYL Group of Companies adheres to the highest quality and service standards, whilst continuing to invest in its main asset, namely its people.

CARENA has 55-years tradition   as a leading ship repair facility on the Guinea Gulf, our impressive list of   facilities is backed by a dedicated team with years of experience. From major   repair jobs to routine overhauls and maintenance, CARENA bring a tradition of   quality to every job. We have combined years of experience with state-of-the-art   technology to keep our repair yard the most customer responsive and most   efficient on West Africa.

Cameroon Shipyard & Industrial Engineering Ltd (CNIC) is a giant industrial engineering complex, dedicated to serving the needs of shipping companies and marine industries operating on the western seaboard of Africa from Cape Verde down to Angola

Chantier Navals de Dakar S.A. (Dakarnave) is a member of the Lisnave Group of companies.The yard is situated on the West Coast of Africa in Dakar, Senegal, ideally located to cater for the conversion and repair needs of owners trading in the area.