The Oceana shipyard, acquired in September 2020 by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, is the basis for the construction of the Tamandaré Class frigates. Occupying an area of 310 thousand m² in the city of Itajaí, in Santa Catarina, the shipyard uses the most modern construction processes, state-of-the-art facilities and a contingent of more than 1000 employees.
The shipyard was designed with important sustainability standards, such as reuse of rainwater, ventilation and natural lighting, in addition to an adjacent green area of 55,000 m².
The city of Itajaí was chosen for its remarkable vocation for shipbuilding, availability of trained labor and privileged location in relation to the chain of suppliers and customers.
Created in 2013 for the production of high quality and technology offshore support vessels, the shipyard is ideal for large scale projects. In the next two years, around 800 workers will be hired for the Tamandaré Class project.