2016

In a keel laying ceremony attended by Jana Marine key client representatives, Grandweld Shipyards marked the start of construction of two 33m mooring tugs – for Jana Marine services.

Both vessels will be fitted with two Voith Cycloidal propulsion units necessary achieve to high degree of maneuverability.

The vessels can reach a speed of 11.50 knots and has an accommodation capacity for 14 offshore personnel. The vessels are designed for unrestricted operation within the Arabian Gulf.

Grandweld Shipyards has successfully completed the delivery of Global Cheetah and Global Tiger in June and August of 2016. The vessels were part of a contract that was signed in July 2015 for design, construction and delivery of 2x42m Aluminium crew boats. The sister vessels are powered by 3x 1450BHP CAT engines to produce a speed of 26 Knots. Each vessel is equipped with high end navigational system according to the customer requirements and seating capacity of 83 persons.The vessels will be utilized to transport offshore personnel and cargo.

Grandweld Shipyards recently signed a new contract to Design, build and deliver two 33m Mooring Tugs for Jana Marine services.

The vessels will be fitted with two Voith Cycloidal propulsion units necessary achieve to high degree of maneuverability. The vessels can reach a speed of 11.50 knots

and has an accommodation capacity for 14 offshore personnel. The vessels are designed for unrestricted operation within the Arabian Gulf.

On May 2016, Grandweld Shipyards has completed the delivery of the three new builds INW 6, INW 7 and INW 8 to International Naval Works. The 21.3 M vessels are powered by 2 high speed marine diesel engines; each driving fixed pitch propellers through a reverse-reduction gearbox to produce a speed of 21knots.The vessels are used for transfer of offshore personnel and incorporates seating capacity for 18 persons. The vessel is designed for optimum seakeeping characteristics to provide crew and passengers with high comfort during transportation.

In March 2016, Grandweld Shipyards signed a new contract with Wesal Shipping to design, build and deliver one 42M Aluminum Crew. The vessel will be equipped with high end navigational equipment and can reach speeds in excess of 25 knots. The vessel has a 100 sqm loading area for over 90 Tons of deck cargo. The vessel will be delivered in 2016.

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Grandweld has secured its position as the number one regional shipyard for the offshore segment, completing construction of a total of 17 vessels over the space of the last year. Latest projects include advanced crew boats, dive maintenance and support vessels, and work crane boats for a who’s who of Middle East energy firms and offshore contractors. Grandweld, which has been operating from its Dubai base since 1984, specialises in vessels custom built to conduct complex operations in the region’s challenging offshore environment. These range from three recently delivered work crane boats for Kuwait Oil Company – optimised for duties such as heavy lifting, oil-pollution control, SPM hose handling, and supply to remote areas – to two modified 42 metre long crew boats (FNSA-3 and FNSA-4) for Fujairah National Shipping Agency. The latter vessels are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots and customised to execute operations such as security duties, fast transportation of offshore personal and cargo, and the rapid supply of fuel and freshwater. “The Middle East is a unique environment, with unique challenges and opportunities,” states Mr. Jamal Abki, General Manager Grandweld Shipyards. “We have a history of producing vessels that excel here. We use that understanding to continually enhance our offering, while building new relationships with international clients who can benefit from our expertise when it comes to meeting their own exacting requirements. “Our integrated proposition is efficient, flexible and modern, while our in-house engineers and project managers are world class. In addition, we invest heavily in research and development to enhance our own designs, as well as using respected external designers when desired. This ensures our vessels are leading the way in operational efficiency, reliability and performance – something the industry clearly appreciates.” Further noteworthy deliveries over the last months include three 34.3 metre aluminium crew boats to Jana Marine Services, a 50 metre Dive Maintenance & Support Vessel to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and the 42 metre crew boats Stanford Volga and Stanford Niger, which are capable of carrying 83 people at speeds of 25 knots. “It’s an exciting time for the business, and our customers,” concludes Jamal Abki. “As the offshore trend points towards more optimised, complex vessels, our knowledge and experience allows us to respond with advanced new builds that deliver added performance and competitiveness for our clients. “We’re now looking forward to building on our leading market position over the space of the next 12 months, and beyond.” Back Quick links Services Careers Download Annual report Download