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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. |
