At Drydocks World & Maritime World, we are staunch advocates for transforming business through unremitting innovation, serving as catalysts for sustained and sustainable growth over the long haul. Our ethos embraces a commitment to excellence and innovation within the maritime sector globally, underpinned by a rich network of knowledge-sharing with our business allies. Central to our philosophy are the core values of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), alongside a commitment to our People, Ethics, and Integrity. This framework of values and a steadfast HSEQ culture profoundly influences our interactions with employees, clients, partners, and stakeholders alike.
Dubai Shipyard's Genesis and SpecialtyThe inception and evolution of the Drydocks World's flagship shipyard in Dubai were primarily to meet the repair demands of oil tankers in the Gulf vicinity. The shipyard’s primary service, ship repair, is the cornerstone of the company’s yearly revenue. Its offering encompasses a wide array of vessel types including Ultra Large Crude Carriers (ULCCs) and Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), bulk carriers, container ships, roll-on/roll-off vessels, cargo ships, gas carriers, chemical tankers, offshore vessels, and rigs, with a track record of refurbishing over 7,500 vessels surpassing the 500 million deadweight tons mark in aggregate tonnage. Significantly, Drydocks World Dubai has also positioned itself as a frontrunner in the vessel conversion sector, boasting over ten years of expertise and successful completion of numerous intricate projects for leading maritime, offshore contractors, and oil giants, predominantly focusing on converting tankers into Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) or Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.
Expansion into Shipbuilding and Varied ProjectsDrydocks World Dubai diversified into shipbuilding in 1994, inviting a slew of orders across different categories. A notable project was the construction of a 16,000 tonnes lifting capacity floating dock designed to enhance the shipyard’s capabilities. This initiative was quickly succeeded by the delivery of a 14,500 tonnes floating dock for Saudi Aramco in 2003, paving the way for an assortment of projects ranging from tugs for Dubai Ports Authority to a variety of other maritime vessels and structures. These projects included pontoons, the suction dredger Umm Sequeim leveraged by the shipyard, aluminium workboats, and a line-handling tug. Steadily handling increasingly complex and varied assignments, the shipyard has since delivered lubricant oil carriers, skiff boats, diving support vessels, pilot boats, harbour and anchor handling tugs, mooring launches, barges, bunker tankers, and a 2000 tonnes floating crane for communal use, marking its continued evolution and diversification in maritime and offshore construction.
