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IN-DEPTH<br />
Dammam Shipyard strives for<br />
future prosperity<br />
With all-around capability, Dammam Shipyard aims<br />
to build on three decades of rapid growth in the<br />
Port of Dammam as they seek to compliment KSA’s<br />
Vision 2030<br />
By Dushane Solomon<br />
Looking back at the past 30 years,<br />
we can see that Port of Dammam has<br />
increased tenfold to establish itself<br />
as one of the major maritime hubs in<br />
the Arabian Gulf and the main gateway<br />
to the world. Dammam Shipyard’s<br />
strategic location at the center<br />
of the Arabian Gulf makes it an ideal<br />
choice for all companies connected to<br />
the Marine, Oil and Gas in addition to<br />
ship maintenance and repairing. The<br />
company’s core in house services include<br />
conversions, mechanical engineering<br />
and fabrication.<br />
Located inside the main gateway<br />
container terminal of Saudi Arabia,<br />
the Port of Dammam, the flourishing<br />
shipyard enables owners to receive<br />
the services of vessel repair, Jack Up<br />
rigs and drilling platforms, all without<br />
having to leave KSA waters. With<br />
two IACS (International Association<br />
of Classification Societies) Classed<br />
floating docks, and personnel of<br />
600+ employees shared between<br />
sister company Jeddah Ship repair,<br />
Dammam Shipyard is fully equipped<br />
to support both the marine sector<br />
and oil and gas industry.<br />
Specializing in the delivery of<br />
versatile services with effective<br />
facilities<br />
Given the demanding nature of<br />
the maritime industry, competent<br />
facilities are a growing necessity.<br />
Dammam Shipyard’s two proficient<br />
docks include a 215m Length Overall<br />
(LOA), 22,00 Ton Lifting Capacity<br />
Abdullah Ali Al Zahrani and Sikke Jan Wynia<br />
during ADEPIC 2018<br />
(LC) and a 165m LOA, 10,000 Ton<br />
LC. These specifications grant the<br />
company the ability to handle nearly<br />
any vessel type and the flexibility to<br />
perform a number of operations. In an<br />
exclusive interview with <strong>Marasi</strong> News,<br />
Jeddah Branch Manager, Abdullah Ali<br />
Al Zahrani discussed the company’s<br />
competitive advantage.<br />
Al Zahrani stated, “Although our<br />
facilities are top of the line, what<br />
distinguishes us from the market<br />
54 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2018
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