LYONSHIPYARD & FAB
Lyon Shipyard at blue hour with vessel in drydock
Norfolk · Virginia · Est. 1928

Marine engineering
at world-class scale.

Full-service ship repair, conversion, and steel fabrication serving commercial, government, and offshore operators across six continents.

95+
Years on the waterfront
1,200ft
Drydock capacity
48hr
Emergency response
6
Continents served
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The Lyon Standard

Three generations of craftsmanship — engineered for the next.

From routine maintenance to complex conversions, our integrated yard brings together naval architects, certified welders, and master machinists under one roof. The result: faster turnarounds, tighter tolerances, and zero compromise on safety.

Our story
Capabilities

One yard. Every discipline.

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Vessel in drydock
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Drydock & Repair Services

1,200ft floating drydock with 24/7 emergency mobilization for hull, propulsion, and structural repairs.

Ship Repair
Mechanical

Ship Repair

Steel Fabrication
Workshop

Steel Fabrication

Machining
Precision

Machining

Pipefitting & Welding
Certified

Pipefitting & Welding

Quick Contact

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Welder at work

Conversion & Modernization

Lifecycle extension, repowering, and regulatory upgrades.

Marine inspector reviewing vessel hull at Lyon Shipyard
Certified

Safety & Compliance

ABS · USCG · ISO 9001 · OSHA VPP Star site.

Vessel blueprint
The Process

From scope to sea trial — one accountable team.

01

Scoping & Engineering

Naval architects assess scope, model the work, and lock the schedule.

02

Mobilization

Drydock allocation, materials staging, and certified crews assigned within 48 hours.

03

Execution

Daily client reporting, integrated QA, and live progress dashboards.

04

Sea Trial & Handover

Full classification sign-off and post-delivery support guarantee.

Client Confidence

"Lyon turned a ten-day repair into a six-day handover — without ever cutting a corner. They are the standard."

— Director of Fleet Operations, Tier-1 Tanker Operator

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