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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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