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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
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