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Drydocks World expands South Yard facility: DP World marine and ship repair services subsidiary Drydocks World inaugurated a multi-mn USD expansion facility which will boost the company’s fabrication capacity by 40% and yard capacity by 25%, according to a statement. The project – first announced in 2021 – can host up to 3k workers a day once operational. The exact investment figure for the expansion project was not disclosed.
What we know: The expansion inaugurates a 75k sqm modern facility to boost fabrication capacities to support Drydock’s role in global marine and offshore wind energy projects. The South Yard now hosts the largest load-out jetty in the region, with a handling capacity of up to 37k tonnes. A 5k tonne sheerleg floating crane is also being integrated into the yard to further boost capacity, which is forecasted to be operational by 2026.
Why is this important? The yard will deliver a variety of complex industrial projects, including constructing topsides for offshore platforms, converting floating production storage and offloading vessels, and developing high-voltage alternative current and high-voltage direct current converter platforms for the offshore wind energy industry. Drydocks World has integrated new tech to advance fabrication efficiency and accuracy, including robotic profile-cutting machines, automated computer numerical control systems and a heavy-duty rolling machine.
Going green: Clean energy sourced from Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will wholly fuel operations at the South Yard.
