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The transformation of Dubai from a centuries
old mercantile port of call into an ultra
modern maritime capital of the Gulf finds
its roots in the far-sighted policies of the
late Ruler of Dubai.
HISTORY
His
Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
in 1971, commissioned a feasibility study
for the construction of an ambitious ship
repair facility. Today, Dubai Drydocks is
one of the leading ship repair yards in the
world and the premier yard between Europe
and the Far East. We are proud to say that
owners from over 40 different countries have
made use of our facilities.
Dubai
Drydocks is dedicated to providing a ship
repair service in compliance with the highest
standards of quality and reliability, at internationally
competitive prices. To this end, Dubai Drydocks
has achieved ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management
certification for its entire operations.
During
1999, the shipyard dry-docked and repaired
227 vessels. This number includes 50 U.L.C.C.s
/ V.L.C.C.'s, which represents a significant
percentage of the total number of these large
vessels annually available for dry-docking
worldwide.
The
aggregate deadweight of all 227 ships handled
in 1999 amounts to an impressive 23.3 million
tonnes.
The
labour force employed at Dubai Drydocks has
risen from 300 to over 3,500 during its 17
years of operation, giving an indication of
the company's growth rate since its inauguration
in 1983.
Shiprepair
business is obtained from all of the world
and Dubai Drydocks is represented by exclusive
sales agents in 28 countries.
In
addition, Dubai Drydocks can offer the following
advantages over its competitors.
- An
ideal location placed near to the world's
major oil loading terminals. Shipowners
face no deviation costs prior to repairing
in Dubai Drydocks.
- A
climate which, with more than 350 rain-free
days per annum, is ideal for all repairs
but particularly for hull treatment.
- A
dedicated workforce drawn from the world's
maritime centres. A large number of employees
have been with us since the start of our
operation. We provide in-house training
courses for our workers to enable them to
continuously upgrade their skills.
- Its
own private port, protected by four kilometres
of break-waters, with safe direct access
from the sea.
- An
abundance of land area in a yard that was
designed with space in mind. The roads and
jetties are wide. The storage parks are
vast.
- An
extensive range of modern facilities and
equipment which is constantly reviewed for
possible ways of improvement.
In
short, we believe that we provide one of the
best dry docking facilities in the world.
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