Sajjad Ahmad, Gulf Today

Dubai’s maritime sector has been steadfastly working to achieve great heights and bring in new developments that can contribute to innovation and growth of the sector and boost the Emirate’s ranking among the world’s leading maritime capitals, said Amer Ali, Executive Director of the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) during the inauguration of Seatrade Offshore Marine and Workboats 2019 on Monday.

The event, which is part of the UAE Maritime Week taking place under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

Amer Ali said: “ This event plays a significant role as a platform for discussion and continuous engagement in support of Dubai’s vision. I commend the efforts of the offshore marine market for their commitment to the industry in various ways, particularly in enhancing the knowledge and in boosting partnerships among stakeholders.”

Within moments of the exhibition opening, an official MOU was signed between SCHOTTEL and Albwardy Damen for a full propulsion package for a new type of vessel.

Announcing the contract, Lars Seistrup, Managing Director, Albwardy Daman, said: “SCHOTTEL is one of the valued suppliers that we have relied on for decades already. We are very pleased to be starting this exciting project here in Dubai with a long-term partner offering best product quality and local support in the Middle East.” The order is for the ‘Damen Multibuster 8020 (DMB 8020)’ which is designed with extreme shallow draft for applications such as pipe laying and cable laying works, the upgrading, installation and decommissioning of platforms as well as well stimulation projects.