According to Amac News: The facility is designed to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and strengthen the company’s leadership in complex offshore and wind projects, according to the announcement.
The expansion will increase manufacturing capacity by 40 percent and yard capacity by 25 percent, allowing Drydocks World to execute large-scale projects simultaneously.
The announcement added that the new South Yard will feature the largest loading jetty in the Middle East and Africa. This advanced infrastructure will enable Drydocks World to meet the growing demand for energy transfer projects and deliver innovative marine solutions globally.
Drydocks World said the South Yard is equipped with advanced technologies including robotic profile cutting machines, automated CNC systems and heavy-duty rolling mills, which will significantly improve manufacturing accuracy and efficiency.
The facility is specifically designed to handle complex industrial projects, such as the conversion of floating storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, the construction of offshore platforms and the construction of high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platforms for the offshore wind energy market.
A 5,000-tonne floating Sheerleg crane, expected to be operational by 2026, will further enhance the yard’s ability to handle large and complex projects.
In line with Drydocks World’s sustainability mission, the South Yard will be powered entirely by clean energy from the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This will reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.