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Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivers advanced FNSA 7 vessel to Fujairah National Shipping LLC
Grandweld Shipyards, a leading fully-integrated shipyard within the mari me and offshore industries,
successfully delivered its latest vessel – the 'FNSA 7' – based on Grandweld Shipyards' world-class design,
the GrandSuperior, to Fujairah Na onal Shipping LLC.

This significant milestone underscores Grandweld’s strong focus on innova on and technological excellence in

shipbuilding and is in line with the UAE’s Vision 2031 ini a ve, which aims to posi on the country as a global
partner and an influen al economic hub for trade, shipping, and other ac vi es.

Equipped with advanced real- me remote monitoring system and digitalisa on package, the FNSA 7 is a mul -
mission and high-performance vessel that meets the standards of major offshore oil opera on companies, such

as ADNOC, ARAMCO, and more. Grandweld's technology on this vessel will maximise opera onal effec veness
and minimise environmental impact, demonstra ng the company’s commitment to u lising cu ng-edge
marine technologies to improve sustainability and efficiency.

Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards commented, “The delivery of our GrandSuperior class
vessel to Fujairah Na onal Shipping LLC marks an important milestone for Grandweld Shipyards, reflec ng our

shared goals of innova on, technological advancements, and sustainability. The Port of Fujairah, with easy
access to interna onal shipping routes, is the only mul purpose port in the UAE's eastern coast. Fujairah
Na onal Shipping plays a crucial role in the regional mari me industry, thanks to its unrivalled array of services
for ship owners, operators, charterers, managers, and brokers, as well as its ongoing investments in the port's

natural assets and strategic loca on. We are proud to support the UAE's mari me sector by providing advanced
vessels that meet the highest interna onal standards and are honoured to serve Fujairah Na onal Shipping in its
mission to enhance the regional mari me industry.”

In keeping with the UAE government's Federal Decree-Law No 43 of 2023 on Mari me Law, which became
effec ve on March 29, 2024, Grandweld Shipyards has remained at the forefront of modernising the legal

framework for mari me ac vi es that adheres to interna onal standards.

Khameis M Khaddeim, CEO of Fujairah Na onal Shipping LLC, stated “We are delighted to have received the
FNSA 7 from Grandweld Shipyards, as this cu ng-edge vessel will significantly improve our opera onal
capabili es, allowing us to provide more efficient and sustainable services to our clients. The FNSA 7

demonstrates Grandweld's dedica on to quality and innova on, and we are eager to make use of this new tool
to further solidify our posi on within the regional mari me industry. With this new addi on to our fleet, we
con nue to uphold our commitment to opera onal excellence and implement transforma ve technologies in
mari me opera ons, enabling us to excel in the sector.”

With a fully integrated shipyard that provides comprehensive shipbuilding, ship conversion, ship repair, and

engineering solu ons tailored to meet the various needs of the mari me sector, Grandweld Shipyards
con nues to be an innovator in the mari me and offshore industry. At more than 55,000 square metres, the
state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility in Dubai Mari me City (DMC) is the largest in the area and a testament to

Grandweld's ability to deliver advanced vessels that serve global offshore, port, and security opera ons.

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