UAE: Grandweld Shipyards to Design, Build and Deliver Two Service/Crew Boats

Grandweld Shipyards secured contract to design, build and deliver two 21.3M service/crew boats for Kuwait Oil Tanker Company. Contract signing was held November 29, 2011 at Grandweld Shipyards facilities in Al Jadaf, Dubai, and the contract was signed between Mr. Jamal Abki, Grandweld General Manager, and Mr. Faisal Ali, KOTC Deputy Managing Director.

The 21.3m vessels will be powered via twin waterjet installation to ensure high speed and maneuvering capabilities which will be utilized by KOTC Marine Agency Branch to safely transport passengers and cargo to and from tankers calling Kuwaiti Oil Terminals. Delivery of the two vessels is scheduled in the last quarter of 2012.

Grandweld Shipyards is a global leader specializing in Shipbuilding, Ship repair and conversion of offshore vessels. Established in 1984, Grandweld Shipyards has built a solid reputation with superior industry knowledge and expertise, and has become the trusted name for shipbuilding and ship repair in the region. With a world class infrastructure and production facilities in Al Jadaf and Dubai Maritime City, Grandweld has established first-class reputation for high quality building standards, on-time delivery and round the clock operation.

Grandweld’s newbuilds cater to global services that include offshore oil drilling operations as well as ports and security services that facilitate foreign trade. Grandweld newbuild portfolio include a broad range of offshore vessels of both steel and aluminum constructions, including ASD tugs, Hybrid vessels, Dive Maintenance Support vessels, Multi Purpose Supply vessels, Fast Intervention Supply vessels (FISV), Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels, Crew Boats, Pilot Boats and Security/Patrol Boats.

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Source: Grandweld, November 30, 2011