Heavy Engineering
25+ Years of Precision, Innovation & Impact
For over 25 years, Colombo Dockyard PLC’s Heavy Engineering Department has stood at the forefront of engineering excellence—epitomizing innovation, precision craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment in the design, fabrication, and installation of complex underwater and heavy steel structures.
With a legacy rooted in technical mastery and visionary thinking, our department has played a pivotal role in transforming both Sri Lanka’s industrial landscape and making its mark on the global engineering stage.
Pioneering Underwater Excellence in the Maldives
Colombo Dockyard PLC proudly brings engineering brilliance beneath the waves with the successful design and construction of four world-class underwater structures—three restaurants and an gallery—crafted for the luxury tourism market in the Maldives.
These architectural marvels offer panoramic underwater views through high-grade acrylic domes and walls, blending cutting-edge maritime engineering with sustainable building practices.
Our Underwater Projects:
- You & Me Underwater Restaurant (20 pax) – Uthuru Maafaru Island | 2018
- OBLU Under Ocean Restaurant (50 pax) – Anugandu Falhu Island | 2022
- Underwater Gallery – Dhiffushi Island | 2025
- Underwater Restaurant (12 pax) – Meyyafushi Island | 2025
You & Me Underwater Restaurant - Uthuru Maafaru Island
OBLU Under Ocean Restaurant - Anugandu Falhu Island
Underwater Gallery - Dhiffushi Island
Underwater Restaurant - Meyyafushi Island
Port Infrastructure Excellence: Delivering Global Marine Solutions
Colombo Dockyard PLC is a trusted name in delivering robust, high-quality port and marine infrastructure solutions worldwide.
Key Projects:
- Slipway Facility – Port of Bujumbura, Burundi
A landmark inland port project on Lake Tanganyika, including design, fabrication, and commissioning of a complete slipway system. - Reefer Platforms – South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), Colombo
Purpose-built platforms to support refrigerated containers, enhancing Colombo Port’s cold chain logistics. - Fender System Repairs – Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT)
Comprehensive inspection, repair, and reinforcement of fender systems.
Slipway Facility – Port of Bujumbura, Burundi
Reefer Platforms – South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT), Colombo
Fender System Repairs
Heavy Engineering Special Projects: Expertise in Complex Solutions
Colombo Dockyard specializes in delivering innovative and robust solutions across a wide range of heavy engineering special projects.
- Fuel storage systems
- LPG storage systems
- Cement silos
- Piping systems (Oil, LPG, Fire Fighting, and Offshore facilities)
- Supplying ancillary services for the installation of storage systems and pipe systems
- Installation of power stations (Thermal power stations, Mini Hydro power stations)
- Main engine (modification and repair work)
- Fabrication and installation of heavy steel structures
- Installation of heavy structures related to irrigation and other industries
- Proof Load Testing and Certification of lifting equipment
Heavy Engineering Special Project 1
Heavy Engineering Special Project 2
Heavy Engineering Special Project 3
Heavy Engineering Special Project 4
Local Heavy Engineering Projects (DGES)
Dockyard General Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd (DGES) is a subsidiary of Colombo Dockyard PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading shipbuilding and heavy engineering companies.
DGES Project 1
DGES Project 2
DGES Project 3