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Yacht repair facility earth work begins in Maritime City

Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre that is part of the Dubai World Group, has started earth works for the construction of its yacht repair facility designed by maritime engineering and consultancy firm Royal Haskoning, a statement said.

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  • Published: 23:27 November 22, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre that is part of the Dubai World Group, has started earth works for the construction of its yacht repair facility designed by maritime engineering and consultancy firm Royal Haskoning, a statement said.

The new facility has been conceptualised in line with Dubai Maritime City's strategy to expand its portfolio of maritime services within the integrated maritime complex. It will be built on 82,000 square metres, the largest chunk of land in Dubai Maritime City's Industrial Precinct.

The project has a 16-month completion target.

"With the tremendous pace of maritime development across the UAE and all over the region, the number of yachts is expected to increase exponentially within the next few years. In Dubai alone, the unprecedented number of marina projects all over the emirate is expected to bring in between 30,000 and 50,000 new boats and yachts in the next five years," said Amer Ali, CEO of Dubai Maritime City.

The project will include 11 large and 12 small workshops, and will handle all types of yachts, with up to a maximum capacity of 400 tonnes. The Drydocks World will manage all components of Dubai Maritime City's Industrial Precinct.

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