Drydocks World, an international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil and gas sectors, has  won the ‘Shipyard of the Year Award’ at the recent 2018 Maritime Standard Awards, in Dubai, UAE.

The award recognises Drydocks World’s focus on safety, competitive performance, and innovative solutions, said a statement.

The yard was judged according to the volume of work carried out, investment in facilities, innovative vessel design work, commercial performance, notable projects, and its clear commitment to improved safety and environmental performance, it said.

Rado Antolovic, chief executive officer and managing director of DP World Maritime Services Division, said: “This recognition from the maritime industry reinforces our efforts to deliver world-class service to all our stakeholders.”

“Our people at the company have made this happen and have helped make us a leader in our field,” he said.

“We will continue to enhance the yard’s facilities and capabilities by investing in technology and people focusing on innovation and adapting to change to generate significant growth in our global services and maintain our position as a shipyard of choice,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service