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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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