Marasi Magazine Issue 35

IN BRIEF
Jamal Abki
General Manager
of Grandweld Shipyards
Grandweld Shipyards reinforces maritime
sector with 35 years of robust achievements
in the MENA
Though the maritime industry has faced several challenges, the company has strategically maneuvered market
conditions to offer quality services
Grandweld, the UAE-based ship building company, celebrated
its 35th anniversary recently, highlighting their
continued excellence since being incepted in 1984.The
ceremony was attended by major industry key players,
who have trust in the company’s outstanding deliveries
and designs. Grandweld owns the most selling vessels,
selling more than 60 Crew Boats of its GW42M design. In
addition, the company employs over 800 professional engineers
and technicians in shipbuilding and maintenance,
and to date, it has notably added the 'Made in the UAE'
mark on over 170 boats and marine vessels of all sizes
and types.
Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards
emphasized, “Though the maritime industry has faced its
fair share of challenges in recent years, Grandweld has
strategically maneuvered market conditions to offer quality
services to our esteemed clients. Though we are based
in the UAE, our aspirations far exceed the parameters of
the country, as we intend to positively impact and develop
the entire GCC and Middle East.”
He further added, “During our 35 years of existence,
the company has successfully repaired thousands of ships
and built 170 vessels. This is what distinguishes our company,
making us one of the leading solution providers in
the maritime shipping industry in the region.”
Celebratory Success
From environmentally friendly and sustainable services,
to closing new deals; Grandweld is embedding its’ footprint
in the maritime industry to make its presence known. The
company is proud to lead the charge with regards to the
maritime and shipbuilding industry. Grandweld's future
promise continues rising up, regardless of market challenges,
to provide best in class services and elite quality
at all times.
The home-grown company has been positioned as one
of the global ship building leaders due to its quality and
efficient provisions of designs and services. Grandweld
has been closing deals with local, regional and global entities
to achieve great company success and inject added
value into the overall maritime sector.
Abki concluded saying, “With the help of our in-house
engineering and design team, we are able to tailor quality
services to all our clients. The company has been incorporating
safety and sustainable measures into its business,
and this has made us a favorable choice for many of the
regional maritime industry’s stake holders.”
22 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2019