The Dubai Maritime City has announced the completion of a major infrastructure upgrade yesterday, notably improving its ship handling capacity and securing Dubai’s position as a leading global maritime hub. The major infrastructure upgrade includes the retrofit of DMC’s ship lifts, the introduction of new ship cradles and the activation of modern substations and shore power supplies.
These major advancements have equipped Dubai Maritime City with upgraded 6,000-tonne and 3,000-tonne ship lifts and more than doubled its ship handling capacity from 400 to 1,000 vessels per year, assisting more complex shipbuilding and repair projects.
“The completion of these upgrades represents our commitment to the growth and expansion of Dubai Maritime City. By significantly increasing our vessel handling capacity, the enhanced infrastructure will attract more international shipbuilding and repair companies, support our partners more effectively, and stimulate growth in the maritime sector, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a leading destination for maritime excellence,” CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC, Abdulla Bin Damithan, said.
“Our partnership with Dubai Maritime City exemplifies our shared commitment to advancing maritime infrastructure and operational excellence. The enhancements will provide DMC with a competitive edge in servicing a larger volume of vessels with greater efficiency, supporting the region’s maritime sector’s growth,” Nils Rolland, Chief Operating Officer, Syncrolift, said
In addition to the major ship upgrades, Dubai Maritime city signed an agreement for the procurement, engineering, and construction of 4 sets of ship cradles. The first two sets have been inaugurated by DMC, accommodating vessels of up to 6,000 tonnes and 140 meters long. The addition of new substations and shore power supply aims to provide reliable and eco-friendly solutions to docked vessels, syncing with Dubai’s sustainable goals.
Also, DMC also signed a maintenance management service agreement for its ship lifting and transferring facilities and showcases the process and progress of ongoing marine structures rehabilitation project.
Source: Mediaoffice
