Welcome to DesertDock®
Premium Submarine Parking – Where Your Submarine Stays Perfectly Dry.
Welcome to DesertDock® GmbH, the world's leading provider of premium parking facilities for submarines in the heart of the Negev Desert.
What may sound unusual at first is actually based on a remarkably simple principle:
For this reason, naval organizations, research institutes, shipyards, and private submarine owners from around the world rely on our unique dry-storage facilities located in one of the driest regions on Earth.
Why the Negev Desert?
The Negev is one of the world's driest environments, providing ideal conditions for the long-term storage of underwater vessels.
Our customers benefit from:
Our Facilities
Covering more than 2.8 million square meters, DesertDock® operates multiple purpose-built dry docking and parking areas for:
Military Submarines
High-security compounds with 24/7 perimeter surveillance and confidentiality protocols for strategic reserve fleets.
Research Submarines
Climate-stable dry storage for sensitive deep-sea electronics, pressure hulls, and scientific sensor payloads.
Tourist Submarines
Off-season maintenance parking completely protected from saltwater abrasion and maritime storms.
Historic Museum Submarines
Long-term preservation of historic vessels without catastrophic hull deterioration caused by seawater.
Experimental Vehicles
Discreet test grounds and storage bays for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and prototype submersibles.
Luxury Private Submarines
Exclusive VIP hangars with tailor-made concierge service and round-the-clock accessibility for private owners.
Satellite-Supported Facility Management
Every parking bay is equipped with modern infrastructure, reinforced heavy-load foundation pads, and real-time satellite management.
Why Choose DesertDock®?
Since our foundation, we have pursued one clear objective: To provide the safest, driest, and most exclusive parking facilities for submarines anywhere in the world.
Our engineers developed the patented DrySub™ System, allowing professional long-term storage of submarines in a controlled desert environment for the very first time.
Today, we manage thousands of parking spaces and proudly serve customers in more than 40 countries.
Sustainability
By eliminating permanent water storage, maintenance requirements, corrosion risks, and energy consumption can be significantly reduced.
Unlike traditional harbors, our facilities require no docks, locks, or pumping stations, making DesertDock® an innovative and environmentally responsible alternative for long-term submarine storage.
Our Promise
Whether you operate a research submarine, maintain a reserve fleet, or own a private luxury submarine, DesertDock® offers a premium parking solution tailored to your needs.
“We bring submarines safely ashore—right into the middle of the desert.”