Drydocks World opens major fabrication facility in Dubai

DUBAI, December 27, 2024 – The UAE’s Drydocks World has opened a new fabrication yard in Dubai capable of converting FPSOs and building structures for oil and gas and wind power, among other complex projects.

The state-of-the-art South Yard facility is set to expand the company’s fabrication capacity by 40% and its yard capacity by 25%.

It is home to the largest load-out jetty in the Middle East and Africa, capable of handling structures weighing up to 37,000 tonnes, the company said earlier this week.

The facility is purpose-built to deliver complex projects such as converting FPSO vessels, constructing topsides for offshore platforms and constructing HVAC and HVDC converter platforms for the offshore wind energy market.

“The South Yard represents a transformative step for Drydocks World. It enhances our ability to execute multiple complex global projects, while prioritising smarter logistics, efficient execution and high HSSE standards,” Drydocks World DEO Captain Rado Antolovic said.

“This facility is integral to supporting the energy transition and meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving market.”

Read our latest interview with Rado Antolovic here.

Drydocks World provides marine and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas and energy sectors.

Photo courtesy of Drydocks World.

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