2014

Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivered the first Crane/Workboat, named KOC El-Kout (Imo 9688532), for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on the 15th of December 2014. The contract was signed in February 2013 to design and build a series of four heavy-duty Crane / Workboat class vessels to meet the specific needs of KOC. The vessels were designed by Grandweld and model-tested before starting production.

The vessels are designed for unrestricted duties and for tasks such as lifting and moving heavy equipment, oil-pollution control, SPM hose handling, FO/FW supply to remote areas, and other similar duties. These vessels are powered by 2 x 1068KW medium-speed main engines driving Azimuthing Stern Thrusters with Controllable Pitch Propellers. The engines are supported by a Condition Based Monitoring System to monitor the engines and propulsion system through satellite. Each vessel is equipped with a crane in the forward area of the vessel capable of lifting 20 tons at a 10-meter radius.

The vessel is also fitted with a bow thruster to enhance the vessel’s manoeuvrability. The vessel achieved a bollard pull of more than 35 tons and a speed of more than 11.9 knots during sea trials much above its contractual requirement.

Grandweld Shipyards took part at Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2014 exhibition, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 28th until the 30th of October, 2014. The SMEM Organizer recognizes the most innovative and effective marketing campaigns for Seatrade Middle East 2014 throughout websites, media relations and social media. Grandweld have demonstrated superiority in the ability to develop, create, implement and execute marketing strategies and tactics that define marketing excellence. Our stand attracted a lot of local and international Visitors who were keen to learn more about the company’s Extensive portfolio of offshore products and services, and the company’s facility at Dubai Maritime City.

Each year Seatrade Middle East Maritime continues to be the most effective way to network and do business with top business people from not only the Middle East but internationally – under one roof.

Grandweld Shipyards has completed the delivery of the four units 42 meter Aluminum Crew Boats to Cotemar S.A. DE C.V. Mexico; the contract was signed in June 2013.

The 42M Aluminium Crew Boats are fitted with EPA Tier 3 compliant main engines and advanced navigation equipment. Designed to meet the client’s specific needs, the vessels can exceed a speed of 26 knots and benefit from luxury seating, VIP accommodation, a larger deck space and enhanced comfort for the crew. Each vessel can seat 100 offshore personnel, has a 100sqm loading area for over 90 tons of deck cargo, and can carry ample quantities of fuel and freshwater. The Four vessels will operate in the Gulf of Mexico and will comply with the US Environmental Protection Agency requirements and US Coast Guard regulations.

Grandweld’s 42-meter class of crew boat design has seen huge success and demand from clients worldwide and is known for its unrivalled design and build quality.

“•Centralised system with standardised processes across Grandweld’s operations in ship building and repair

•Provide greater realtime visibility on performance of projects, processes and overall operations.

Dubai, UAE, 7 September 2014: IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announced that Grandweld Shipyards, a fully integrated shipyard providing ship building, ship repair and engineering solutions will implement IFS Applications to enhance operational efficiency, increase business agility, transparency and uniformity of information.

Grandweld Shipyards will implement IFS ApplicationsTM to create a single information system encompassing project-based manufacturing, project management, asset management, work order, scheduling, document management,among others..

Ahmad Abki, Operations and Development Manager at Grandweld Shipyards, said. “Grandweld Shipyards has been growing very rapidly over the past decade. A fully integrated information and resource management system will cater to our growth, while maintaining a high degree of operational efficiency and quality of our products and services.” “IFS Applications will provide real-time visibility on the performance of operational processes, projects and the over-all business enabling us to further improve the quality of service to our clients.”

The initial phase of implementation will begin in September 2014 in the new headquarters in Dubai Maritime City and is expected to be completed by April 2015.

“Implementing IFS Applications will provide a platform for future expansion to multiple work sites including the company’s operations in Al Jaddaf,” continued Abki.

“Investing in an integrated ERP system, Grandweld Shipyards will be better able to focus on its core business whilst improving productivity and the quality of service to clients,” said Ian Fleming, Managing Director, IFS Middle East, Africa and South Asia. “We look forward to partnering with Grandweld Shipyards to help the team improve core processes and achieve business goals.””

“August 2014, Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivered the third 42 M Aluminium Crew Boats to Cotemar S.A. DE C.V. Mexico. The 42M Aluminium Crew Boat is fitted with 3 EPA Tier compliant main engines and advanced navigation equipment. Designed to meet the client’s specific needs, the vessels can exceed 26 knots and benefit from luxury seating, VIP accommodation, a larger deck space and enhanced comfort for the crew. In addition, the “POLAR STAR” can seat 100 offshore personnel, has a 100sqm loading area for over 90 tons of deck cargo, and can carry a large quantities of fuel and freshwater.

The “POLAR STAR” will operate in the Gulf of Mexico and will comply with US Environmental Protection Agency requirements and US Coast Guard regulations.”

“August 2014, Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivered the third 42 M Aluminium Crew Boats to Cotemar S.A. DE C.V. Mexico. The 42M Aluminium Crew Boat is fitted with 3 EPA Tier compliant main engines and advanced navigation equipment. Designed to meet the client’s specific needs, the vessels can exceed 26 knots and benefit from luxury seating, VIP accommodation, a larger deck space and enhanced comfort for the crew. In addition, the “POLAR STAR” can seat 100 offshore personnel, has a 100sqm loading area for over 90 tons of deck cargo, and can carry a large quantities of fuel and freshwater.

The “POLAR STAR” will operate in the Gulf of Mexico and will comply with US Environmental Protection Agency requirements and US Coast Guard regulations.”

The ‘Stanford Eagle’, a 75m diesel electric platform supply vessel (‘PSV’) built at the Fujian Mawei shipyard in Fuzhou, China is the sister vessel of Stanford Hawk that was delivered Q4 of 2013. The ‘Eagle’ and her sister, the ‘Stanford Hawk, who is now on charter in Angola, are modern closed bow designed PSV’s with DP2 and FiFi1 notation. The vessels have excellent storage capacities for fluid and products below deck and a usable deck area of 700m2, with spacious accommodation for a maximum of 52 persons onboard.

This latest new delivery and further deliveries of new build vessels in the pipeline enable Stanford Marine to maintain a young and versatile fleet mix which allows Stanford to service clients in shallow as well as deep water basins in current and new territories.

The rejuvenation and expansion in Stanford’s fleet is an ongoing process in keeping with the increased demand the company continues to experience, and facilitates the consolidation of the company as one of the leading players in the industry.