Middle East Business: Gulf Craft marks 20 years of ops in the Maldives, to double capacity – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: Gulf Craft marks 20 years of ops in the Maldives, to double capacity – Gulf Digital News

Gulf Craft, one of the world’s premier boat and yacht manufacturers, is marking 20 years of its operation in the Maldives which has played a pivotal role in developing the marine transportation network of the island nation.

With a strong and established presence in the country, Gulf Craft is now developing a new production facility dedicated to the manufacturing of vessels for use in the Indian Ocean which will see its operations and production capacity double within 16 months, a company statement said.

Gulf Craft provides almost 80% of the Maldives’s water transportation services which includes public transport, coast guard, emergency & ambulance services, resorts, and leisure boats.

In early 2021 the shipyard was awarded a government contract, through MTCC, to manufacture a fleet of specially designed high-quality speed boats for use across the Integrated National Public Ferry Network. The new speed boats will offer a convenient and efficient transportation system to all administrative islands of the Maldives, with capabilities to transport up to 53 passengers at a time and will connect the capital city to nearby islands. The vessels will be equipped with special packages for passengers travelling in emergency situations and will include access for stretchers