The Rio Santiago Shipyard is a shipyard located in the city of Ensenada, Buenos Aires Province at the shores of the Santiago River. It has been one of the major active and important shipyards in Latin America. Founded in 1953, it has realized diverse functions in the naval, industrial and railroad sectors. In its golden age the shipyard reached 8,000 workers on double shift. In 2008 relies on 2,700 workers.The facilities and labor available to the Shipyard for the repair or transformation of the ship's hull and machinery are unique in Argentina. The Río Santiago Shipyard has a floating dock 170 meters long and 26 meters wide, with a lifting capacity of 7,500 tons. The repair area has a dock with an extension of 1000 meters and a depth of 31 feet, with a capacity of cranes of up to 250 tons, with the technical provision of mechanized, electrical and boiler shops. This infrastructure makes it possible to repair large ships, being able to cite as some examples, those carried out on oil vessels belonging to different companies, the maintenance of the " Buquebus"and the works carried out periodically to the ARA Libertad Frigate , after its" Half Life " repair .more

Estaleiro Mauá is a shipyard located in the city of Niteroi, Brazil. <br /><br />It was founded in 1845 by Irineu Evangelista de Sousa, who was also known as the Baron of Mauá. <br /><br />The shipyard has a long history of building ships for the Brazilian Navy, including submarines, frigates, and aircraft carriers. <br /><br />In recent years, Estaleiro Mauá has also been involved in the construction of offshore oil platforms and other large-scale industrial projects. <br /><br />The shipyard has faced financial difficulties in the past, but has recently undergone a restructuring process and is now working to expand its operations. <br /><br />Estaleiro Mauá is an important employer in the region, providing jobs for thousands of workers in the shipbuilding and related industries. <br /><br />The shipyard is also a significant contributor to the local economy, generating revenue through its various projects and partnerships. <br /><br />Overall, Estaleiro Mauá is a key player in the Brazilian shipbuilding industry and an important part of the countrys maritime heritage.more