Dubai-based Drydocks World, a leading provider of maritime and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas and energy sectors, was recently recognised with the ‘Dubai Quality Appreciation Award’ for the 2016 cycle.

The awards, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recognises sustainable continual improvement in an organisation and are one of the highest levels of national recognition in the UAE.

Drydocks World consistently aims to explore new business opportunities by diversifying the business to include engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, repair, operations, and nuclear services, said a statement from the company.

Reinforcing relationships with current clients and reconnecting with past clients and business partners is one of the main key business goals of the yard in maintaining the highest levels of on-going excellence, it said.

Chief operating officer Mohammad Rizal, said: "We have succeeded in earning this award due to continued progress and development in maritime and offshore services with over 9,000 strong, dedicated and well trained in-house workforce, and with more than 1,500 management system procedures covering the entire needed processes."

“In addition, our company has an excellent international reputation in engineering expertise and proven track records for on-time delivery of projects and high customer satisfaction,” he said.

“The yard has state-of-the-art facilities with a climate advantage of almost 360 days rain free in a year, as well as one of the biggest mechanical workshops and in-house training facilities in the region,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service