Oman Drydock Company (ODC), which owns and operates the sultanates only ship repair yard at Duqm, signed a partnership agreement with Global Offshore & Marine, a Singapore-based shipyard.
Global Offshore & Marine, part of GlobalOne Group of Companies, is one of three international engineering partners identified by ODC as key to its long-term goal of adding new market segments to its portfolio of ship repair and maintenance services, according to a report by the Oman Daily Observer.
Global Offshore & Marine, established in 2006, operates from a 44,000 sqm prime waterfront with a 200 m quayside from where it undertakes a wide range of turnkey projects, including structural steel fabrication, piping and electrical work, marine accommodation systems, living quarter modules, electrical houses, and process modules.
Dr Ahmed al Abri, deputy CEO- operations, Oman Drydock Company, said: The deal is very significant indeed, as it places us in a strong technical position to acquire a share of the offshore repairs market.”
He further explained that the pact with Global Offshore & Marine will enable ODC to exploit the Singapore yards strategic location, expansive facilities, and years of maritime experience to help diversify the companys operations.