Port of Argentia Graving Dock
World-Class Deepwater Graving Dock in Newfoundland & Labrador
Located on the ice-free waters of Placentia Bay, Port of Argentia is home to one of the largest graving docks in Atlantic Canada. With a dock depth of 18 metres and width of 240 metres, expansive industrial uplands, and direct access to global shipping lanes between North America and Europe, Argentia provides unmatched capacity for large-scale marine and industrial projects.
Built for Heavy Industry and Offshore Energy
Originally constructed for the Cenovus White Rose concrete gravity structure, the Port of Argentia graving dock is purpose-built to handle major offshore energy, renewable energy, and shipbuilding projects. Its scale and location make it ideal for:
- Concrete gravity structure fabrication
- Offshore wind monopile staging and marshalling
- Ship repair and heavy lift operations
- Large module assembly for mining and energy projects
- Aquaculture and marine industry infrastructure
Chose Port of Argentia for Your Next Project
With its deepwater graving dock, extensive industrial land base, and strategic location at the heart of Atlantic trade, the Port of Argentia is the ideal partner for large-scale industrial and marine projects.
Contact us today to learn how Argentia’s graving dock facilities can support your project from concept to completion.
Strategic Location & Advantages
Port of Argentia offers a unique set of advantages:
- Ice-free, year-round access on the southeast coast of Newfoundland
- Direct deepwater access to global Atlantic shipping routes
- 11-metre berth draft with laydown and fabrication yards adjacent to the graving dock
- Over 1,000 acres of industrial-zoned uplands for staging, storage, and expansion
- Fully serviced marine terminal with stevedoring, crane, and logistics support
Supporting Traditional and Renewable Energy Industries
As a leading industrial port in Newfoundland and Labrador, Port of Argentia is an established hub for both traditional energy projects and the emerging clean energy economy. The graving dock and surrounding infrastructure are well-suited for:
- Oil & gas platforms
- Renewable energy modules
- Green hydrogen and ammonia export facilities
- Mining and mineral processing logistics
Infrastructure and Utilities
With extensive previous investment, Port of Argentia Graving Dock comes with ready-to-use utilities and essential support infrastructure that can reduce setup costs and timelines for new projects
Flexible Infrastructure
- 168 m insulated office space
- 198 m security building with all utilities
- Heavy steel structure to lift and shelter large loads
- In place electrical infrastructure accepting 12.5 KV, converting to 600V 3 phase usable power
Existing Core Utilities
- Wastewater Treatment Plant rated to handle 200,000 liters of effluent per day
- Site-wide electrical distribution and lighting
- Pump system and dewatering pump wells
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FAQs
Port of Argentia is located in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, on the southeast coast of Newfoundland. Its strategic location near trans-Atlantic shipping routes makes it a hub for both North American and European markets.
The Port of Argentia graving dock offers potential for offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, offshore wind, aquaculture, mining, and heavy manufacturing.
The Argentia graving dock has a 25-metre deep basin, with adjacent uplands for staging and fabrication. Combined with the port’s 11-metre berth draft and extensive industrial-zoned land, it provides capacity for some of the largest industrial projects in Atlantic Canada.
Yes. Port of Argentia is an ice-free, deepwater port with year-round access, making the graving dock available for projects in all seasons.
You can reach the Port of Argentia team directly to discuss graving dock availability, project requirements, and site services. Contact us here.