Abu Dhabi-based Al Seer Marine and Damen International, part of the Damen family which is known from the renowned global shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Group, are expanding their joint venture called Dune into the commercial shipbuilding market.
The subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), Al Seer Marine, and Damen International are expanding the joint venture beyond the naval sector into the commercial maritime.
The aim is to have next year over 26 vessels, constructed within the UAE, to serve both domestic and international clients.
The joint venture, which since its establishment in 2022 focused on naval shipbuilding, will expand its operations, entering the commercial shipbuilding market.
In addition to shipbuilding, Dune offers a range of specialized services, including technical, operational, and commercial vessel management; new build project management; operational and financial business management; and international maritime business facilitation, including global sales and acquisitions of commercial and naval vessels from the UAE.
“By leveraging our advanced manufacturing capabilities and extensive UAE-based production facilities, coupled with Damen’s family robust shipyards in the region, we are confident in our ability to deliver innovative and efficient maritime solutions. In 2025 alone, we anticipate producing over 26 vessels, all constructed within the UAE to serve both domestic and international clients,” said Annelies Damen, board member of Damen International.
According to Al Seer Marine, the joint venture is expected to leverage the combined expertise and infrastructure of Al Seer Marine’s facility in Abu Dhabi and the existing presence of the Damen family via Albwardy Damen’s shipyards in Sharjah, Fujairah, and Dubai.
