Drydocks World geared up to expand

Drydocks World, a subsidiary of Dubai World, has announced that it has successfully completed the setting up of a new group under its umbrella.

It is now firmly established as a leading and expanding international player in ship repair, conversion, new building and other marine related activities. Those in the group at present include Drydocks World Dubai, which is an amalgamation of Dubai Drydocks and Jadaf, Drydocks World Singapore, formerly Pan United Marine, Drydocks World Batam, a green field development in Indonesia, Platinum Yachts FZ and Platinum Yacht management. Hamed Bin Lahej, COO of Drydocks World, explained that the huge investment in Drydocks World Dubai will further establish Dubai as a major maritime hub. This ship repair, conversion and new building group will be able to service vessels of any shape or size from VLCC's, offshore structures right down to water taxis and privately owned pleasure craft.

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