GMMOS Group's Grandweld Wins US$128 Mln Contract to Build Salvage Tugs for Algerian Port Authority
By Gmmos Group, PRNESunday, January 17, 2010
DUBAI, UAE, January 18 - Grandweld, a United Arab Emirates-based shipbuilding, ship
repair and conversion specialist, has secured a major contract worth US$128
million for the construction of three new Salvage Tugs for Sogeport-GICEP of
Algeria. Grandweld is a division of GMMOS Group, a leading provider of marine
services to the offshore oil & gas industry backed by Abraaj Capital and Waha
Capital.
"This contract for three 58m Salvage Tugs is yet another
achievement for Grandweld and has helped us maintain a strong and healthy
order book into 2012,"says Mr. Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld. He
further says: "International recognition, experience, quality of work and
commitment for on-time delivery at Grandweld are some of the strengths that
helped us win this contract."
Contracts have been signed with the ports of Algiers, Arzew
and Skikda for the three vessels intended for sea search-and-rescue
operations in co-operation with the Algerian Coast Guard. The vessels will
each be delivered during the time frame between 26 to 31 months. Powered by
two 4,000kw diesel engines to achieve bollard pull of 130t, these vessels
will be designed to meet unmanned machinery requirements with FIFI 2 and DP
capabilities as per the requirements of the owners.
From its shipyard at Al Jadaf in Dubai, Grandweld has built a
strong reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality offshore vessels
within budget. Established in 1984, Grandweld has developed into one of the
leading shipbuilders in the GCC region with a portfolio of both steel and
aluminum vessels. Grandweld is dedicated to providing international standards
in shipbuilding that has gained international attention with a global client
base spread.
About GMMOS Group: GMMOS Group is comprised of four
well-established business divisions centered on two main activities: Marine
and Engineering. In Marine, GMMOS activities include Stanford Marine, a
prominent Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) charter operator in the Gulf currently
expanding in South East Asia and India, and Grandweld, the leader in
shipbuilding and ship repair in the Gulf focusing on the OSV segment. The
company's Engineering activities include GMMOS Fabrication, an oil and gas
specialized steel fabricator of pressure vessels and skid modules with
operations in the UAE and Kazakhstan; and Gallagher, one of the largest
mobile fleet operators in the UAE with a presence in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi
markets. GMMOS is 51 per cent owned by a Fund managed by Dubai-based Abraaj
Capital and the remainder by Abu Dhabi-listed Waha Capital. For additional
information, please visit www.gmmosgroup.com
About Abraaj Capital Group: Abraaj Capital is the Middle
East's largest private equity group, and invests in the growing Middle East,
North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. Since inception in 2002, it has
raised about US$ 7 billion and distributed almost US$ 3 billion to investors.
The group has made more than 35 investments in 11 countries and exited 20.
Based in Dubai, the group operates offices in five countries, including Saudi
Arabia, Egypt and Turkey. More than 150 world-class professionals work for
the group from 27 different nationalities. Funds managed by the Abraaj group
have holdings in some of the region's most prominent companies, such as Air
Arabia, the region's largest low-cost carrier; Acibadem Healthcare Group,
Turkey's biggest privately owned operator of premium hospitals; and Al Borg
Laboratory, the Middle East's biggest medical laboratory-testing company. The
Abraaj group companies have won several international awards. Private Equity
International magazine named it 'Middle Eastern Private Equity Firm of the
Year' four years running. Abraaj Capital Ltd., a member of the Abraaj group,
is licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, which operates
according to international regulatory standards. The group is an associate
member of the European Venture Capital Association and a member of the
Emerging Markets Private Equity Association. For more information please
visit www.abraaj.com
About Waha Capital: Waha Capital PJSC is Abu Dhabi-based and
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed diversified investments holding company,
which was created by restructuring Oasis International Leasing Company PJSC
in February 2008. Waha Capital has adopted a clear vision and strategy to
drive multi-sector business growth and diversification through acquisitions,
joint ventures and creation of new business. Its current business portfolio
includes big-ticket leasing, financial services, maritime and property
development. Waha Capital's main institutional shareholders are Mubadala
Development Company and Abu Dhabi Investment Company. In pursuing its vision
and strategy as a diversified investment holding company, Waha Capital aims
to be a world-class organization that will take the lead in implementing best
practices and governance, and to position itself as a partner of choice in
the UAE and Middle East for regional and global businesses. For more
information please visit www.wahacapital.ae
For further information, please contact: Neil Corbasson Group Vice President-Business Development GMMOS Group Email: neil@gmmos.com Tel: +971-4-880-3637
For further information, please contact: Neil Corbasson, Group Vice President-Business Development, GMMOS Group, Email: neil at gmmos.com, Tel: +971-4-880-3637
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