2015

On 10th Feb 2015, Mr Hasan Bunain (K.O.C Deputy CEO), Mr Fadhel Boresle (K.O.C Marine Operations Manager) and Mr Jamal Abki (General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards) inaugurated the naming ceremony of the third Crane Work Boat KOC-Al JOUN at Grandweld Shipyards in Dubai. KOC-Al JOUN is the third in a series of crane work Boats that Grandweld is building for KOC. The first two vessels, KOC Al-KOUT and KOC Al-SOUR, were successfully delivered by Grandweld in December and January respectively.

K.O.C will use the Crane Work Boat 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. This vessel is powered by 2 x 1068KW medium-speed main engines driving C.P.P. Azimuthing Stern Thrusters. The engines are supported by a Condition Based Monitoring System to monitor the engine and propulsion system through satellite. The vessel is also equipped with an offshore crane, capable of lifting 20 tons at a 10-meter radius, and a bow thruster that enhances the vessel’s manoeuvrability.

In the event, Mr Hasan Bunain attributed the successful delivery of KOC-Al JOUN to the excellent cooperation, support and coordination between the teams of K.O.C and Grandweld Shipyards..

50M Dive Maintenance Support Vessel project team for ADONC (TAWAM1 & REMAH1) have been awarded the HSE award. In recognition of maintaining zero incidents, safe working and environmental Practice, the evaluation was done by Grandweld Shipyards Health Safety and Environmental Department. This Award is presented by the General Manager and the HSE Manager of Grandweld.

The monthly HSE project incentive program shall meet certain HSE criteria with supporting documented evidence to be successful in winning the award. The project must meet Zero Lost time Incidents and zero accidents, submit 20 Safety observation cards as a minimum, emergency evacuation drill, daily HSE production meetings and a weekly HSE walk-around to close out corrective action.

Mr. Jamal Abki General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards said that “Your achievements are shaped by the strength of the foundation we set. Thank you for defining our vision of excellence”.

Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivered the 42M Aluminium Fast Crew Boat “SHAH 1” to the ADNOC group on the 14th of January 2015. The contract for the construction of the 42M Aluminum Crew Boat for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was signed on the 31st of December 2013.ADNOC awarded Grandweld after winning an international tendering for the Fast Crew Boat project and enhancing a successful business relationship.

The 42M crew Boat is powered by 3 high speeds diesel engines driving 3 fixed pitch propellers and capable of developing a speed in excess of 21knots. The Boat shall be a Fast Crew Boat with diving support capability to provide various Services required in the offshore operations.

The vessel has luxury features of 30 30-person crew seating capacity, with a 104 sqm loading area for over 90 Tons of deck cargo requirements, and specially designed wheelhouse and crew cabins to Achieve the highest quality standards and maximum space utilization and comfort. The vessels will be operated by Irshad in Fujairah Oil Terminal and will be utilized to transport personnel and support offshore oil & gas Operations.