About us

Slippurinn Akureyri ehf.

Slippurinn Akureyri is a leading shipyard in Iceland, headquartered in Akureyri with additional operations in Hafnarfjörður. The company provides slipway facilities and a repair station for ships, specializing in metalwork, machining, engine repairs, lathe work, and shipbuilding. In addition, Slippurinn operates a woodworking workshop, as well as sandblasting, water-blasting, and painting facilities. The company also runs a highly regarded spare parts and tools store, well-known within the industry.


Slippurinn's ship service department handles maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for fishing and marine industry companies. This service encompasses the design, refurbishment, and maintenance of vessels and their equipment. In recent years, Slippurinn has expanded its services by focusing on the production of fish processing equipment under the DNG by Slippurinn Akureyri brand. DNG is a leader in producing advanced electric winches and other fish processing solutions for the seafood industry, both at sea and on land.


Four Key Divisions of Slippurinn Akureyri


  • Ship Service Division: This division provides maintenance and servicing of ships, including steelwork, engine repairs, woodworking, sand-/water-blasting, and painting. It offers complete solutions for fishing industry companies, specializing in the design, refurbishment, and maintenance of vessels.
  • Aquaculture Division: Focused on projects within the aquaculture sector, primarily serving land-based aquaculture facilities, this division has extensive expertise and provides solutions and consultation for fish farming companies.
  • DNG Jigging Reel Division: This division manufactures advanced electric jigging reels, enhancing Slippurinn's product range and supporting the fishing industry in various ways. DNG is a pioneer in this field.
  • DNG Processing Solutions Division: Specializing in the design and production of fish processing equipment under the DNG brand, this division offers premium maintenance services for the fishing industry, providing complete solutions for fish processing on both sea and land.


Slippurinn Akureyri has a wide product line and undertakes diverse projects for the fishing industry, ensuring the company maintains its position as a leading entity in its field.

  • Human capital

    Slippurinn Akureyri employs around 160 individuals who together form a versatile and highly skilled team of specialists. This team includes machinists, steelworkers, carpenters, equipment technicians, laborers, mechanics, electricians, electronics technicians, programmers, designers, and engineers. Slippurinn offers a wide range of services and production, including ship slipway operations, washing and painting of ships, engine removals, propeller repairs, steel repairs, interior construction, and stainless steel fabrication for fish processing equipment. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and tailored solutions, Slippurinn leads in providing services to the marine and industrial sectors.

  • All in one place

    If the specialists required for specific tasks are not available within our team, we have easy access to an array of excellent partner companies we gladly collaborate with. This ensures that projects are completed professionally and on time, emphasizing our commitment to our motto, "Everything in one place," which has been a cornerstone of Slippurinn’s operations for years. This slogan is more than just words; it truly reflects our mission: our clients should never need to look beyond us for solutions.


    With our diverse range of products and services, combined with close cooperation with trusted partners, we offer comprehensive solutions for projects of all sizes. We strive to simplify the process for our clients from start to finish, whether it involves new construction, repairs, or maintenance. Our goal is to meet all their needs in one place, allowing them to trust that their project is in safe hands and that it will be completed with professionalism, dedication, and efficiency.


    Slippurinn has always prioritized not only delivering high-quality work but also providing the convenience of a single, reliable source for all solutions under one roof. If we do not have the necessary experts in-house, we turn to our trusted partners, as we firmly uphold our timeless slogan, “Everything in one place!” Our clients should have confidence that they need to look no further, as we deliver a complete solution for the tasks at hand.