In September 2025, Alfa Laval marked the opening of an expanded service centre in Zhoushan, China, a region renowned for its bustling dry dock facilities frequented by vessels globally.
This new facility consolidates essential services, spare parts, and experienced service engineers, reinforcing Alfa Laval's commitment to enhancing its global service network and forging strong partnerships with marine customers worldwide.
Regional resources with global reach
The state-of-the-art facility is strategically situated near some of the largest shipyards in the area
The inauguration ceremony of Alfa Laval's Zhoushan service centre saw participation from shipyard and shipowner delegates.
The state-of-the-art facility is strategically situated near some of the largest shipyards in the area, positioning it to serve not just local but also international clients, including numerous European ship operators that conduct dry docking in Zhoushan.
Anders Lindmark, President of Heat & Gas Systems, Alfa Laval Marine Division, remarked, “The marine industry is global, which makes Zhoushan a key piece in a much larger logistical puzzle.”
He further noted that Alfa Laval is dedicated to expanding its service network to ensure customers globally can easily access necessary expertise and support.
Zhoushan expansion
The Zhoushan service centre expansion enhances a variety of services for critical marine products, such as Alfa Laval PureBallast, PureSOx, Gas Combustion Units, and others. Alongside a substantial inventory of spare parts for quick delivery, services range from plate reconditioning to repairs.
Boiler inspections, maintenance, and repairs are now more streamlined and can be performed onboard efficiently. Lindmark added, “The Zhoushan service centre is another permanent base for our Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler service engineers.”
This location is staffed with engineers ready for prompt regional deployment and equipped with a comprehensive stock of OEM spare parts, contributing to faster repair times and reduced downtime for East China shipyards and global operators in the vicinity.
Enhanced dry dock support
The proximity of the new service centre to key dry docks in or near Zhoushan offers significant advantages for scheduling service downtimes. Dry docking, ideal for preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades, benefits from coordinated service planning.
“When those fifth-year efforts are arranged well, vessels can benefit more from their time out of service,” explained Lindmark. Alfa Laval provides pre-docking assessments that help pinpoint needs and opportunities in advance, ensuring the availability of skills, equipment, and materials as vessels arrive for service.
In September 2025, Alfa Laval inaugurated a new and expanded service centre in Zhoushan, China. The facility places vital services, spare parts and skilled service engineers in one of the world’s largest and busiest dry dock hubs, used by vessels from near and far.
As Alfa Laval strengthens its global service footprint, the centre is the latest example of a deepening service partnership with marine customers – no matter where they sail.
Regional resources with worldwide impact
Shipyard and shipowner representatives were on site for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Alfa Laval’s new Zhoushan service centre. The modern, well-equipped centre is located strategically near some of the region’s most prominent shipyards. But its resources will benefit customers worldwide, including the many European ship operators who do their dry docking here.
“The marine industry is global, which makes Zhoushan a key piece in a much larger logistical puzzle,” says Anders Lindmark, President of Heat & Gas Systems, Alfa Laval Marine Division.
“Alfa Laval has service centres near major ports all over the world, and we will continue investing in our service network. Wherever their operations are, customers need easy access to the expertise and support that will keep them running smoothly.”
Expansion in Zhoushan
Alfa Laval’s expansion in Zhoushan strengthens a range of services for key marine products: Alfa Laval PureBallast, PureSOx, Gas Combustion Units, gasketed plate heat exchangers, freshwater generators, purifiers and boilers.
Accompanied by a large stock of spare parts for rapid dispatch, the services extend from plate reconditioning to repair work. For boilers, inspection, maintenance and repair can now be carried out on board with even greater efficiency.
“The Zhoushan service centre is another permanent base for our Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler service engineers,” says Lindmark.
“Engineers are stationed there for rapid deployment in the region, and the centre has a full stock of OEM spare parts and materials to support repair work. For East China shipyards and the many global customers who operate in the area, that will mean fast and predictable turnarounds with less downtime involved.”
Expanding dry dock support
For the many fleets who do their dry docking in or near Zhoushan, the new service centre’s proximity will also support planning of service downtime. Dry docking is ideal for preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls and installation of upgrades or new equipment, and coordinating these services is a major opportunity.
“When those fifth-year efforts are arranged well, vessels can benefit more from their time out of service,” says Lindmark. “Alfa Laval offers pre-docking assessments that identify needs and opportunities in advance. By also investing in service centres where dry docking occurs, we can ensure that skills, equipment and materials are in place when the vessel arrives.”
