Skaramangas Shipyard, the largest in Greece and one of the biggest in the Eastern Mediterranean, has taken a significant step forward by joining the Green Award programme. Combined with the resurgence at ONEX's Elefsis and Syros facilities, Greece's shipyard sector is experiencing a revival that matters to every vessel operator and ship agent in the region.
A Giant Awakens
With a facility exceeding 1,000,000 m2 and over seventy years of history, Skaramangas is no ordinary shipyard. Owned by Greek shipowner George Prokopiou, the yard specializes in naval and commercial shipbuilding, repair, and advanced marine engineering. Its facilities include two of the region's largest graving docks (up to 500,000 DWT), alongside specialized workshops for hull, machinery, electrical, coating, and submarine-related works.
After years focused exclusively on Hellenic Navy fleet maintenance, the yard is now open for commercial business. For operators considering Skaramangas, having a local agent who knows the yard's procedures and can coordinate with port authorities is essential. Vice President and CEO Miltiadis Varvitsiotis has signaled ambitions to pursue major newbuilding projects alongside its expanding repair operations.
Sources: skaramangas.gr, Hellenic Shipping News, Greek Reporter
Green Award Certification
In November 2025, Skaramangas officially joined the Green Award programme as an Incentive Provider. Green Award certified vessels now receive a 5% discount on selected services, including dry docking and berthing, hull and steel repairs, machinery and propulsion works, electrical services, and surface preparation and coating.
This move positions Skaramangas within an international network of over 200 organizations promoting cleaner and safer shipping practices, and sends a clear signal about the yard's direction.
Sources: Green Award Foundation, Cyprus Shipping News, NewMoney
Skaramangas key specs: Area: 1,000,000+ m2 • Graving Dock No.5: up to 500,000 DWT (421m x 75m) • Graving Dock No.4: up to 250,000 DWT (335m x 54m) • Slipway: 37,000 DWT • Ship Lift Platform: 70m x 18m, 2,789t • Quays: 2,500m total length
Greece's Shipyard Renaissance
Skaramangas is part of a broader resurgence. After nearly three decades of decline, Greece's three main shipyard groups are all now active and growing:
- Skaramangas (Prokopiou): Greece's largest, focused on heavy repairs, naval work, and newbuilding ambitions
- ONEX Group (Elefsis + Syros): 865 ships serviced since 2019, record 29 ships simultaneously in March 2026
- PPA / Perama: 5 dry docks operated by the port authority, serving smaller and mid-size vessels
- Kynosoura Dockyard (Salamis): Specialized afloat repairs, BWTS installation, scrubber retrofits
The US-Greece strategic partnership has added another dimension, with joint visits to Elefsis by the Greek Minister of Development and the US Secretary of the Interior, signaling potential defence cooperation in Greek shipyards.
Sources: NewMoney, ProtoThema, Greek Reporter
What This Means for Vessel Operators
- More capacity means shorter waiting times, with local agents able to coordinate dry dock scheduling across multiple yards
- Green Award discounts provide tangible cost savings for certified vessels
- Piraeus Anchorage, just minutes away, provides cost-effective staging for vessels before and after dry dock, with experienced local agents handling all coordination
- The full range of Greek yards now covers everything from minor afloat repairs to 500,000 DWT graving dock operations
- Competitive pricing relative to Western European and Middle Eastern alternatives
Trieris Shipping Agencies coordinates dry dock and repair operations across all Greek shipyards: Skaramangas, ONEX (Elefsis and Syros), PPA Perama, and Kynosoura. We manage all logistics from anchorage staging through to post-repair departure. Contact agency@trieris.gr or call +30 210 422 1401.