Labuan Shipyard & Engineering

What Labuan Shipyard & Engineering does

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE) is a Malaysia-based integrated marine and offshore engineering company operating from a 60-acre facility in Victoria Harbour on Labuan Island, with an additional 28-acre land bank reserved for future expansion. The company traces its origins to shipyard operations established in 1972 and was incorporated in its current form on 26 September 2005 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Radimax Group Sdn Bhd, taking over all operations from Sabah Shipyard Sdn Bhd. LSE serves three principal customer segments: shipbuilding and ship repair (commercial vessel operators, private owners, and naval fleets), oil & gas fabrication (PETRONAS group entities, international oil companies, and O&G service contractors requiring EPCIC services for offshore platforms, subsea structures, SPM buoys, PLEM, and helidecks), and civil engineering (government ministries and industrial clients for bridges, structural steel, and underground piping). Notable historical builds include the 16,500-DWT MV Bunga Semarak and MV Bunga Santian tankers — Malaysia's largest domestically constructed vessels — and the Al-Baraka self-erecting drilling tender barge (1994).

The company's underlying technology centers on heavy marine engineering equipment and integrated yard systems, including a 7,000-tonne Syncrolift shiplift, a 200-tonne bollard pull testing facility (first in East Malaysia, 2019), CNC laser and plasma cutting machines, heavy-lift cranes up to 320 tonnes (Manitowoc M4600 ringer), and a 540-metre combined wharf. Production capacity includes 16,000-DWT ship handling, 24,000 tonnes of annual fabrication output, and the ability to handle up to six vessels simultaneously (two in dry environment, four afloat). LSE holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications (first ISO IMS Triple Certification in Borneo/East Malaysia, 2014), PETRONAS fabrication licensing, Marine Department Malaysia Class AA shipyard status, and Royal Malaysian Navy AKL 'Lulus Cemerlang' qualification. As of April 2026 the company has accumulated 32,577,930 manhours without a loss-time injury and reports 950 completed projects across its history.

LSE generates revenue through project-based contracts across shipbuilding (one-time vessel construction), ship repair and maintenance (MRO, conversions, refits), oil & gas fabrication (EPCIC engagements), civil engineering (design and construction), ship chandling (provisions and supplies), and bollard pull testing services. The company employs approximately 470 staff and operates with an enterprise field sales motion targeting government procurement officers, commercial fleet managers, and O&G project managers, supplemented by participation in public tenders for government vessel contracts and RFQ-based commercial engagement. Pricing is custom and quote-driven for every engagement with no published pricing. Labuan's free-port status provides zero-rated SST benefits, and the strategic location near the Straits of Malacca and Asian shipping routes supports both domestic Malaysian demand and regional Asia-Pacific engagement.

Name

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering

Legal name

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd

Website

https://labuanshipyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering is a Malaysian integrated marine and offshore engineering company providing shipbuilding, ship repair, oil & gas fabrication, and civil engineering services to commercial operators, the Royal Malaysian Navy, PETRONAS and O&G majors from a 60-acre yard in Labuan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Quay & Waterfront Civil Works (Piers, Quays, Seawalls, Dredging, Revetments) (IMAJALAF)

Keywords

• Shipbuilding services
• Ship repair services
• Oil and gas fabrication
• Marine engineering services
• Civil engineering construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Labuan

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Shipbuilding Services: Construction of aluminum and steel vessels including offshore supply vessels, platform supply vessels, tugboats, barges, chemical and clean product tankers. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for vessel construction.
2. Ship Repair & Maintenance Services: Maintenance, servicing, emergency repairs, conversions, upgrades and refits for private, commercial and government naval vessels. Services include hull blasting & painting, tank cleaning & coating, machinery, steel & piping works.
3. Oil & Gas Fabrication Services: Engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) services for offshore structures, platforms, modules, flare-booms, helidecks, topsides, decks, living quarters, and subsea equipment.
4. Civil Engineering Services: Civil engineering design and construction services including underground piping works, structural steel fabrication and erection, bridge construction, and industrial facility construction.
5. Ship Chandling Services: Supply of essential provisions and supplies to vessels including beverages, fresh and frozen food, equipment, furniture, stationery, and toiletries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) provides integrated shipbuilding, ship repair, oil & gas fabrication (EPCIC), and civil engineering services from its 60-acre facility in Labuan, Malaysia. The company constructs aluminum and steel vessels (including Malaysia's largest-ever built vessels at 16,500-DWT), delivers 24/7 maintenance and refit for commercial and naval vessels, fabricates offshore platforms, modules, helidecks and subsea structures, and undertakes civil infrastructure projects such as bridges and industrial facilities.

Product overview

Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) offers an integrated suite of shipbuilding, ship repair, and oil & gas fabrication services from its 60-acre facility in Labuan, Malaysia. The core product portfolio comprises Shipbuilding (constructing vessels from tugboats to 16,500-DWT tankers), Ship Repair (maintenance, conversion, and refit services for commercial and naval vessels), Oil & Gas Fabrication (EPCIC services for offshore platforms, SPM buoys, PLEM, and subsea structures), and Civil Engineering (structural and infrastructure works). Supporting services include a 200MT Bollard Pull Testing Facility (first in East Malaysia), Ship Chandling, and specialized vessel construction such as the 24-m All-Rounder 360 Tug (Malaysia's first 360-degree turning tugboat). The company operates its own private jetty and Syncrolift shiplift system for comprehensive shipyard operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shipbuilding Services Construction of aluminum and steel vessels including tugboats, offshore supply vessels (OSVs), barges, chemical and clean product tankers, naval vessels, and specialized vessels such as Malaysia's first 360-degree turning tugboat (AR360T). Historical builds include the 16,500-DWT palm oil/chemical tankers MV Bunga Semarak and MV Bunga Santian — the largest vessels ever built in Malaysia.
• Ship Repair & Maintenance Services Round-the-clock (24/7) maintenance, servicing, emergency repairs, conversions, upgrades, and refits for private, commercial, and government naval vessels. Services include hull blasting & painting, tank cleaning & coating, machinery works, and steel and piping works. Facility can accommodate up to six vessels simultaneously via the 7,000-tonne Syncrolift shiplift system.
• Oil & Gas Fabrication (EPCIC) Services Engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) services for offshore structures, platforms, modules, flare-booms, helidecks, topsides, decks, living quarters, and subsea equipment including Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys, Pipeline End Manifolds (PLEM), Mid Water Arches (MWA), Pipeline End Terminations (PLET), and Hook-Up & Commissioning (HUC) for offshore platforms.
• Civil Engineering Services Civil engineering design and construction services including underground piping works, structural steel fabrication and erection, bridge construction, tank and vessel fabrication, and industrial facility construction.
• Bollard Pull Testing Services On-site 200MT bollard pull testing facility — the first of its kind in East Malaysia — providing classification-witnessed testing services suitable for vessels with up to 12,000 engine horsepower. Witnessed by major classification societies including ABS, DnV, BV, Lloyds, and NK.
• Ship Chandling Services Supply of essential provisions and supplies for ships and crew, including beverages, fresh and frozen food (vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, dairy), kitchenware, stationery, toiletries, and cleaning agents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 32.5 million manhours worked without LTI as of April 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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