Overall for the sector there was a growth of 7% in 2025
Genoa – Global ship repair activity increased by 7% in 2025, far exceeding the overall fleet growth, reveal data published in the latest Clarksons Research report. The leap is due to an increasingly aging global fleet while shipowners are accelerating to install the energy saving technologies (Est) needed to meet increasingly stringent decarbonization targets. In this scenario, China continues to maintain its leadership in the market by hosting 17 of the world’s 20 most active repair yards, consolidating its role as the undisputed leader of the sector. With shipyard capacity shrinking and “off-hire” days increasing, brokers warn that shipowners may soon face higher repair costs and longer waiting times to access dry docks.
