Gulf Navigation, Wuchang Shipbuilding, Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding create consortium to expand operations in the northern region of the United Arab Emirates
Gulf Navigation announces the initiation of studies for large expansion of its operations in the northern region of the United Arab Emirates consisting of a set of comprehensive maritime activities, (the GNH Northern Project), including ship building, ship repair and offshore platforms, equipment and services, logistics, marine specialized operations and global mobil e ship repair and services including a float and during voyage.
The eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates is considered one of the most important trade route in the world and berthing areas and it is the world’s second leader in the supply and ship re fueling/ bunkering, per studies at least over 200 work boats are employed for offshore support and supply in the eastern coast.
The number of monthly vessels calls for repair at Fujairah anchorage and Khorfakkan comes to about 550 ships of multi - sizes and hence the potential scope for business at the berthing areas or deep water areas is immense. Gulf Navigation intends to tap this potential and has determined to team with two other major players in the market.
Gulf Navigation Group shall be cooperating with Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co. Ltd and Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co. Ltd, both of which are members of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC ) group, in the GNH Northern Project. The consortium has started to review and finalize the plans for the start of the Project. The joint team have reviewed the requirements of basic situation of the existing shipyard’s workshop, facilities, equipment, quay , and final analysis of type and content of the ship repair and work; as well as operations support of the infrastructure and processing operations vis a vis the applicable laws and regulations relating to the business, security and safety, environmental protection, employment, and other logistics and resources.
The "GNH Northern project” will be developed in three phases and as part of future business expansion and growth conceived and approved by the board of Directors of GNH under its "change and transformation" plans, which intends development and expansion of GNH’s in frastructure in the northern coast and deep waters areas including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, the Arabian Sea, the Indian subcontinent, Eastern Africa and the Red Sea.
The first phase of the project will include development and upgrade of capacity of existing facilities and a Floating Dock and shall also include the development of specialized mobile cranes working remotely for all types of ships and offshore platforms. The consortium has held joint workshop and field visits to GNH facilities in nort hern emirates.
