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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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