Asyad Group launches second ship made in Duqm Drydock

Asyad Group launches second ship made in Duqm Drydock

Oman’s Asyad Group, a provider of integrated logistics solutions, has announced the inauguration of the second ship built at Asyad Drydock in Duqm ‘MEFK Pearl’, a 24 meters long boat that will be operated at the Port of Fujairah.

This new milestone in the Group’s shipbuilding journey further solidifies Asyad’s position on the logistics world map as a hub, supplying regional markets with high-tech technologies and turnkey steel and aluminium ships, reported Oman News Agency (ONA).

Dr. Ibrahim Bakhit Al Nadhairi, CEO of Asyad Shipping and Asyad Drydock said: "This step complements the strategies developed by the Group to support the growth of the shipbuilding industry in Oman , and expand its portfolio to meet the needs of its customers in both regional and global markets.

"By using aluminium, we have been able to advance our shipbuilding capabilities at the Drydock. Together with our industry know-how and local engineering and design talents, we have been able to provide high-quality manufacturing services to our clients. Our ambitions don’t stop there, taking it one step further, we are also building specialized vessels for transportation, modern fishing and marine research.”

Al Nadhairi went on to explain that Asyad is working hand in hand with various government organizations