Albwardy Damen expands ship repair to Oman

The full range of afloat, workshop and diving services at SOHAR Port and Freezone represents the fourth location of operations in the Middle East, adding to Albwardy Damen’s Afloat Repairs Division comprehensive workshop facilities in Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah.

“Our strategic expansion into Sohar has been driven by demand from customers and other stakeholders. Albwardy Damen is the first ship repair company to have a presence in Oman’s rapidly growing logistics hub,” said Willem Moelker, sales and marketing director,

“Albwardy Damen is keen to support the continued success of Sohar Port and Freezone as the ‘Gateway to the Gulf’.”

Repair portfolio

By establishing this new venture, Albwardy Damen plans to offer vessels in Sohar reduced mobilisation and repair times.

Additionally, vessels calling into Sohar can benefit from the nearby Albwardy Damen Diving, which has been serving the marine industry since 1995. The diving hub is located in Fujairah Port but the diving teams are able to serve regional ports and anchorages. The dive teams can also carry out a full range of diving services in African ports.

Albwardy Damen’s repair portfolio includes hull and deck steel repairs including pipework, hydro-blasting and painting works, as well as mechanical works such as engine overhaul, hydraulic and electrical works. Certified Riding squads are also available to meet customer requirements on board vessels.