UAE: DMC Presents Its Repair, Maintenance Capabilities at Dubai International Boat Show

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the world class maritime hub in the Middle East, is showcasing repair and maintenance capabilities at the Dubai International Boat Show, being organised from 13-17 March 2012 at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi.

The City has an emerging reputation particularly in the yacht repair and maintenance segment. A dedicated yacht repair and maintenance division at DMC has progressively improved its capabilities over the years having repaired over 61 vessels in 2011 and has several sophisticated and high-value jobs to its credit.

“We propose to address niche markets such as high-end yacht repair and maintenance through our facility in DMC. The diversification of our portfolio has helped us cater to a wide clientele. Our participation has helped establish relationships with well-known players in this sector both at the regional and international levels,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World.

Dubai Maritime City has 6000 and 3000-tonne ship-lifts, a 700-tonne boat hoist and a Sealift 2 floating dock for lifting yachts and motor boats weighing up to 50 tonnes. In addition, workshops, warehouses and ship repair plots are available on lease to companies which can take advantage of the facilities available at the city in close proximity to the commercial and trading hub of Dubai, UAE.

Dubai Maritime City, a Maritime World subsidiary, is adjacent to Dry docks world, Port Rashid and Dubai famous creek, it is a unique facility in this region providing comprehensive and multi comprehensive solution for all maritime related requirements. Dubai Maritime City strategically located to serve the maritime needs of the region within its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise. A purpose-built entity, it caters to all aspects of modern and futuristic maritime industry with the right mix of commercial and industrial elements that supplement and complement each other. The commercial district comprises of space for office and residential blocks to be developed along the lines of the highly lauded top of the line architecture in Dubai and the UAE.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, March 15, 2012; Image: DMC