The Abu Dhabi-based SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED 1.3bn (around US$354m) in total, marking the largest awards secured by SAFEEN Drydocks to date.
SAFEEN Drydocks is a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Premier Marine Engineering Services, operating within Noatum Maritime’s portfolio, as part of its broader offering of integrated maritime services.
The first project includes the design and fabrication of four 140-metre multipurpose vessels for AD Ports Group. Supporting a range of cargo and logistics operations, each will have capacity for 105 passengers, up to 300 containers, including more than 100 reefer plugs, as well as high and heavy cargo, and up to 1000 cars and 100 trailers.
The second award relates to the construction of 18 specialised marine support units for Nigeria’s Oilbank Logistics Services Ltd, including tugboats and pilot boats of various sizes. These will support port operations and offshore logistics in Nigeria.
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, chief executive officer – maritime & shipping cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “These contract awards demonstrate SAFEEN Drydocks’ ability to deliver complex vessel construction programmes for both local and international customers.”
“From multipurpose commercial vessels to specialised marine support assets, the projects demonstrate the strength and versatility of our shipbuilding capabilities in the UAE,” he added.
