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TO SUPPORT THE UAE S VISION
2031 GOAL OF A GLOBAL
ECONOMIC HUB

AUGUST 14, 2024 UAENEWS247

Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivers advanced FNSA 7 Vessel to
Fujairah Na onal Shipping LLC to enhance regional mari me industry

New FNSA 7 demonstrates quality and innova on in the mari me
sector with its advanced monitoring system and digitalisa on
package.
Company is driving the modernisa on of mari me legal framework
following UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2023.
August 14, 2024: Grandweld Shipyards, a leading fully-integrated
shipyard within the mari me and offshore industries,successfully
delivered its latest vessel – the ‘FNSA 7ʹ – 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 andtechnological excellence in shipbuilding and is inline with
the UAE’s Vision 2031 ini a ve, which aims to posi on the country as a
global partner and aninfluen 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 thestandardsof 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 ngthe 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 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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