Drydocks World- Dubai 4.68

Located in one of the rapidly developing regions of the world and a busy trading route, Drydocks World’s Dubai shipyard is one of the most prolific shipyards in operation. The shipyard is the largest facility in the Middle East and is the flagship company of Dubai World subsidiary Drydocks World. A ship repair yard of choice, it is also the preferred location for vessel conversions, new building and offshore construction.

Conceived as an ambitious project under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the late Ruler of Dubai, the facility on an average handles 350 vessels in a year, most of them ULCCs (Ultra Large Crude Carriers) and VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers). It completed 25 years of operation in 2008. The shipyard has repaired over 6600 vessels so far.

Several of the world’s largest dredgers and jack-up rigs are serviced every year and the yard has specialised LNG handling capabilities. The yard’s workshops are equipped with modern equipment capable of working to exacting standards. Drydocks World has yards operating in Singapore and Indonesia, in Graha, Pertama and Nanindah in Indonesia. In South East Asia, Drydocks World offers a full spectrum of integrated maritime solutions in the strategic hub of Singapore. The company houses four of Asia’s premier shipyards in one of the world’s busiest seaways specialising in Rig Building and Shipbuilding, as well as Repair and Conversions, supported by full Engineering and Design Capabilities.

In addition, the company operates a fleet of 160 vessels comprising of Tankers, Bulk / Cargo vessels, Supply Vessels, Tugs, Anchor Handling Tugs and Barges. Available for charter worldwide, the vessels are principally engaged in serving the offshore oil and gas, marine construction, resources and general marine-related industries.