Drydocks World
Drydocks World is a prominent maritime service provider based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the leading names in the ship repair, conversion, new building, and offshore construction industries. Here are some key aspects of Drydocks World:
Facilities:
- Dubai Drydocks: The main facility is located at the Drydocks World-Dubai, a fully integrated shipyard. It spans over 200 hectares and is one of the largest and most advanced shipyards in the world.
- Docks and Quays: The yard includes graving docks, floating docks, and extensive quay lengths outfitted with modern machinery and technologies to handle complex projects.
Services:
- Ship Repair and Maintenance: Drydocks World offers comprehensive services for the repair and maintenance of various types of vessels, including tankers, cargo ships, and cruise liners.
- Ship Conversion: They have expertise in converting vessels from one type to another, such as converting tankers to floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs).
- New Building: The company is involved in the construction of new vessels and marine structures, ranging from conventional ships to complex offshore platforms.
- Offshore Construction: Drydocks World also focuses substantially on the offshore oil and gas sector, providing construction and maintenance services for offshore platforms, rigs, and other related structures.
- Engineering and Fabrication: They offer a wide range of engineering and fabrication services, including steel fabrication, pipework, and mechanical services.
Innovations:
- Sustainability: The company has been making strides in incorporating sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions in their operations.
- Technology: Use of advanced technologies, including automation and digitization, to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times for projects.
Notable Achievements:
- Mega Projects: Successfully completed numerous high-profile projects that have contributed significantly to the global maritime and oil & gas industries.
- Clientele: The client list includes some of the biggest names in the maritime sector, including major shipping companies, oil majors, and offshore service providers.
Certifications:
The company adheres to international quality, health, safety, and environmental standards, often holding certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
Governance:
Drydocks World is part of the DP World Group, a global conglomerate known for its extensive work in logistics, maritime services, port terminal operations, and maritime sectors. This relationship provides strategic benefits and enhanced capabilities across a broad spectrum of services.
Challenges:
Like many companies in the maritime and offshore industries, Drydocks World faces challenges, including fluctuating demand, economic cycles, and the need for ongoing innovation to stay competitive.
Overall, Drydocks World has established itself as a leader in the maritime services industry, renowned for its expertise, comprehensive services, and commitment to quality and sustainability.
- Phone: 009714-3450626
- Web: www.drydocks.gov.ae
- Fax: 009714-3450116
Locations
Drydocks World News
Drydocks World and ADNATCO & NGSCO to Enhance Cooperation
Dubai, UAE, May 4, 2011: Drydocks World, the leading Dubai-based maritime service provider, and Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company & National Gas Shipping Company (ADNATCO & NGSCO), the shipping arm of ADNOC and its Group of Companies, reviewed ways of further strengthening their trade cooperation to stimulate oil and gas industry and trade in the Middle East. This was decided during a meeting between Khamis Juma Buamim…
Drydocks World Holds Workshops For Key Executives
Dubai, UAE, January 25, 2011: Drydocks World outlined and discussed the strategic vision, short and long term commercial and operational strategy to adapt to market conditions, at workshops for senior officials and key executives of its subsidiary companies recently. These were organized in Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia. The move to build new business strategies was arrived at after an extensive review of the company’s resources including human capital and consolidated finances and commitments.
Drydocks World Sees a ‘Fruitful Year’ Ahead
According to a report from the Khaleej Times, Drydocks World, Dubai World’s shipbuilding unit, sees a ‘fruitful year’ ahead after a tough 2010 and will deliver good…
Dubai's Drydocks World Gets $200M in Financing
According to a Jan. 23 report from Bloomberg, the shipbuilding and repair arm of indebted state conglomerate Dubai World said it has secured $200m in immediate financing…
Drydocks World Launches Jack-Up Vessel
According to a report from TradeArabia News Service, Drydocks World announced the launch of its self-contained jack-up construction vessel, Nora, at the company's Graha shipyard in Indonesia.
Drydocks World Builds Second 3-D Seismic Vessel
Drydocks World – has built the seismic vessel NB65 for its client WesternGeco. A naming ceremony for the vessel, now called ‘WG Cook’ was held at the yard on July 1, 2010. The ultra modern high capacity 12-streamer 3-D seismic vessel is the second built at the yard for WesternGeco, a business segment of Schlumberger and one of the world's leading geophysical services company. The first vessel, WG Tasman was handed over in the first quarter of 2010.
Drydocks World Repairs Pirate-Attack Damage
Drydocks World has completed a major repair job for a German ship owner on a container vessel extensively damaged by Somali pirates earlier this year. The work, on the 12,600mt dwt 925 teu ship Taipan, was carried out in less than five weeks between 12 April and 15 May. It involved the repair of almost 300 bullet holes and cabling in 80 spots along the 460-ft length by process of fairing and building up, then grinding flush from both sides.
Drydocks World Contract for Compact Semi-Sub
Drydocks World has won a contract to build a new state-of-the-art oil well intervention Compact Semi-Submersible (CSS) vessel, representing a third order from integrated energy industries service provider Hallin Marine. The vessel will cost a total of $110m. Designed by STX Canada Marine Inc, the diesel/electric CSS’s primary function is to facilitate repair and maintenance to an existing well, via chemical injection on braided lines…
Drydocks World Newbuild Contract
Drydocks World - Southeast Asia Pte Limited, the Southeast Asian subsidiary of Drydocks World, announced that it has secured a newbuilding contract with Scottish Highlands International Inc.…
Drydocks World Dubai Delivers Polarcus Nadia
Drydocks World - Dubai has delivered the Polarcus Nadia, the most advanced seismic vessel built at the yard to date. The vessel, first of a series of four vessels…
Drydocks World Regasification Terminal Project
Drydocks World - Dubai, a ship repair, conversion and new building yard and the flagship company of Drydocks World, announced that work is underway on its first ever Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) conversion project, known as the FSRU LIVORNO Project. The conversion of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, Golar Frost into an FSRU, is being handled by the Main Contractor, Saipem, a…
Drydocks World – Dubai Wins Award
Drydocks World - Dubai, a ship repair, conversion and new building yard and flagship company of Drydocks World, won the Shipbuilding/Shiprepair Award at the Lloyd’s…
Drydocks World Dubai Wins SMEISA Award
Drydocks World - Dubai, the flagship ship repair, conversion and new building yard of Drydocks World has won the Ship Repair/Shipyard Award for the third time in a row at the 7th Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards (SMEISA) 2009. The award was presented to Nawal Saigal, Managing Director, Drydocks World - Dubai, by Christopher Hayman, Chairman, Seatrade, at a gala ceremony in Dubai.
Drydocks World Office in Abu Dhabi
Drydocks World, a ship repair, conversion and new building yard, announced the establishment of its representative office in Abu Dhabi. Hamed Mohammed Bin Lahej, - Drydocks World Executive Vice Chairman and Regional CEO for the Middle East, Asia and Africa, inaugurated the office. He said, “The UAE capital offers great potential for our line of business. The office was inaugurated on the sidelines…
Drydocks World Delivers 5 Vessels
Drydocks World – Southeast Asia Pte. Limited (DDW-SEA), the Southeast Asian subsidiary of Drydocks World, announced the deliveries of vessels Endeavor, Greatship Ahalya, Mermaid Vision and Ark Dartmoor from their Drydocks World – Nanindah yard and Armada Tuah 104 from their Drydocks World – Pertama yard. The Endeavor, a fully pneumatic self discharge cement carrier designed by Shiptech Pte. Ltd. was delivered to Endeavor S.N.C.…
Technip Awards Drydocks World – Singapore
To celebrate the docking of VENTURER at the Drydocks World – Singapore yard, the vessel owners, Technip UK Limited, awarded the shipyard a check for nearly $16,000.
Drydocks World Delivers Multi-purpose OCV
Drydocks World, the global maritime arm of Dubai World, announced the delivery of OSA Goliath, one of the world’s largest multi-purpose OCVs at its Drydocks World – Pertama yard on April 23. OSA Goliath is built for Coastline Maritime, a prominent Singapore-based group with a 30-year history of vessel ownership design, construction and operation. The vessel dimensions are 590.5 ft by 105 ft by 39.5 ft and 22,000 dwt.
Drydocks World Participates in Sea Asia
Drydocks World, the global maritime arm of Dubai World, announced their participation in Sea Asia 2009, scheduled to take place in Singapore from the 21st to the 23rd of April 2009. Sea Asia 2009 will bring together top maritime professionals, which include Shipping CEOs and executives of over 350 international companies from 45 nations, showcasing the industry’s latest technology, products and services.
Drydocks World – SE Asia Expansion
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World, one of world’s largest holding companies, visited the Nanindah and Graha shipyards last week, at Batam in Indonesia and Singapore, which are part of Drydocks World SE Asia, the recent addition to Drydocks World, the group’s global ship building, repair and conversion arm. The visit was part of an inspection and review tour to evaluate progress achieved…
Drydocks World Selects Foran
Drydocks World, a subsidiary of Dubai World, is an expanding international player in ship repair, conversion, new building and other marine related activities. Those in the Group at present include Drydocks World – Dubai, which is an amalgamation of Dubai Drydocks and Jadaf Dubai; Platinum Yachts FZCO and Platinum Yacht Management; Drydocks World – Singapore, formerly Pan United Marine and Drydocks World – Batam, a green field development in Indonesia.
