Dry Dock (Dubai)

Drydocks World-Dubai has become a leading provider of marine and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas and energy sectors. Conceived as an ambitious project under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum the late Ruler of Dubai, the yard is strategically located in a rapidly developing region of the world.

Drydocks World completes over 300 projects a year on average, with a record of handling 42 refurbishment projects simultaneously. The yard is spread over 200 hectares, 4 dry docks, with the largest dock capable of handling the world’s largest ship, and over 3,700m of berth space. Innovative projects have been constructed in Drydocks World, breaking records for some of the largest new build offshore fabrication projects worldwide.

The yard has received numerous awards and accolades including the British Safety Council’s prestigious “5 Star” rating for the past 14 years and the “Sword of Honor” on 11 occasions. Drydock

• In-house workforce with over 50 nationalities
• In-house and locally based 3,000+ subcontractor manpower to supplement the yards own workforce as required
• 3 ULCC docks and 1 floating dock provide greater flexibility to accommodate and deliver projects on schedule
• Over 3,700m of berth space accommodating vessels up to 10m draft
• Fully climate controlled workshop to fabricate exotic pipe materials
• Dedicated cryogenic workshop to handle LNG vessel equipment overhauling
• Environmentally friendly Chariot Robotics machines for hull blasting simultaneously with other dock work
• Fully equipped modernized workshops and extensive fabrication areas
• Highly skilled manpower, equipment and excellent year round weather conditions to carry out surface preparation and coating work on hull and tanks, achieving highest possible quality standards
• Specialised project management team comprised of marine engineers, naval architects & ex-classification society surveyors who have the expertise and training to deliver projects on time
• In-house engineering capabilities to undertake any vessel modification requirements in repair projects
• In-house developed and customised ERP system (Mariner) for efficient project management on vessel repairs
• Readily available original equipment manufacturers & authorized service centres located within the yard and locally: MAN Diesel, ABB Turbochargers, Wartsila, & Alfa Laval
• Global Offshore Services is available at short notice to take up assignments at any location outside the yard and offshore
• Availability of yards own 2,000tonne floating crane for any heavy lift requirements
• Customs & Immigration offices located within the yards premises
• Stock of triple certified materials: 20,000tonnes of steel and 19,000line items

Drydocks World – Dubai is a leading Ship Conversion and Offshore Fabrication yard with over 3 decades of experience. Situated in a strategic location in the Middle East, Drydocks World-Dubai provides excellent services to maritime, oil, gas and energy companies operating worldwide. The yard is committed to operating in a safe and ethical manner, using the best technologies available to deliver high quality projects.

Complete solutions for fabrication of offshore projects, turret systems, modules & specialized vessels including FPSO, FSRU, FSO:
• Dedicated Project Management team with extensive experience in the field
• Engineering department capable of performing detailed engineering using advanced software
• 10,000 in-house workforce accommodated within the facility
• In-house training facility for continuous development of skills
• Recognised certificates such as ATEX
• Self-reliant facility with minimal subcontracting activities
• The yard is situated within its own Port with maximum water depth of 11.5m
• Conducive weather conditions for uninterrupted services
• Flexibility to manage unexpected growth in the work scope without significant impact to the schedule
• Trained personnel for commissioning services

Marine Repair
• GOS provides services to vessels alongside berths in any port and offshore at anchorage.
• The GOS flying squad has experienced technicians to carry out voyage repairs on vessels coming to and leaving the port.

Industrial
• The General Engineering section provides the services of Drydocks World – Dubai to local and overseas onshore companies.
• Heavy machining, Balancing, Mechanical works/repairs, rewinding/repairing of medium & low voltage motors & generators, instrumentation, hot dip galvanizing, large structures, bollard pull test, & all types of piping are some of the work undertaken by the General Engineering section.

Hydraulics
•GOS has carried out a wide variety of hydraulic jobs on vessels in the main yard, in Ports, anchorage and in International waters.
• GOS is experienced in working on various types of hydraulic pumps, motors, control blocks, steering gear systems, cranes, hydraulic tubing and refurbishment of hydraulic systems.