The Saudi Sea Ports Authority recently signed a contract with Zamil Offshore Services Company to build a new shipyard on a large reclaimed area inside King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
The new US$133 million facility will extend Zamil Offshore's capacity in shipbuilding and ship and rig repair.
"The new shipyard will be designed to accommodate the building and repair of all types of vessels within its ship-lift capacity; offshore support vessels, harbour service craft, yachts, naval vessels and offshore structures including rigs and platforms," said Sufyan Al Zamil, President of Zamil Offshore.
The proposed shipyard will be equipped with a modern shiplift capable of handling vessels up to 5,000 tonnes in weight, said Hassan Abouraya, consultant engineer for business development, international marketing and risk management, Zamil Offshore Services.
"The new layout includes the construction of nine dry berths to enable the yard to build and repair nine vessels simultaneously as well as providing versatile facilities and workshops for extensive fabrication and outfitting. The design and construction of the new shipyard is planned to be completed in three years."
