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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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