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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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