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To support the UAE’s Vision 2031 goal of a global economic hub
Jamal Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards commented, “The delivery
ofour GrandSuperior classvessel 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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About Grandweld

Established in 1984, Grandweld is a leading fully integrated shipyard based in Dubai, specializing in
shipbuilding, ship repair, ship conversion, and engineering solu ons for the offshore and marine sectors
globally. The company benefits from unparalleled connec vity and access to global markets, enabling it to
serve an interna onal clientele with excellence. The company is highly skilled in designing and construc ng
a diverse range of offshore vessels, including both steel and aluminium cra s. Its aluminium-hulled range
primarily features crew boats, CTVs, FSIVs, Pilot Boats, Service Boats, security boats, and fast ferries, while
the steel-hulled vessels include OSVs, AHTS, DSVs, Hybrid Seismic Support Vessels, Escort Tugs, Harbour
Tugs, workboats, and Crane Workboats.Other range of offerings include – conversion projects, fabrica on
services, green-tech services, surface treatment services, mechanical services, machining services,
propulsion services, electrical and ou i ng services, interior ou i ng and joinery services. In addi on to
fostering strategic, long-term partnerships with its customers, Grandweld leads the way in the development
of a more environmentally friendly and sustainable marine sector.

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