Tag: UAE

Gulf Craft provides an update on Superyacht Service Centre; key infrastructure installed

Berths will soon be occupied for maintenance works at Gulf Craft’s upcoming Superyacht Service Centre (SYSC) , which the company has announced is nearing completion for operational readiness. The 10,000sqm facility, located in Ajman, UAE, saw a significant development this week, with the successful certification load test of the Cimplai 600-ton travel lift. The lift…
UAE’s Medasia Marine Delivers Largest Flexiteek Installation on 52m Yacht Al Manara

Medasia Marine, a UAE-based marine construction company, has completed what is believed to be the largest Flexiteek decking project onboard the 52-meter yacht villa, Al Manara. Flexiteek is a synthetic teak panel created by the eponymous British company, made from UV-stabilised high-quality composite materials. It has been frequently used in modern pleasure vessels in lieu…
Ferretti Group appoints AAA Marine as new UAE and Oman dealer

Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group has inked a deal with AAA Marine, a merger between Al Otaiba Investment and RIC Holding, to become the authorized dealer of the brand in the UAE and Oman. The deal, signed at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, will see AAA Marine as the regional representative of the shipyard’s core brands:…
JLS Yachts Announced as UAE Golden Agent; Can Issue Cruising Permits in One Hour

Following a partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI), JLS Yacht, a superyacht service provider in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, has been announced as the golden agent for the UAE, allowing the agent to fast-track the issuing of 6-month cruising permits to foreign-flagged vessels coming to the UAE. “Instead of just…
BWA Yachting Enters UAE Market With New Dubai Office

Superyacht services agency BWA Yachting expands its Middle East reach with the launch of a new branch in the UAE. With Stel Choulakis at the helm of the UAE team, the new Dubai outpost plans to provide superyacht owners with services across the Emirates. It will facilitate superyacht activity between all of the UAE’s major…
Wynn Al Marjan Island Marina to be Operated by IGY Marinas

Wynn Resorts has tapped global marina network IGY Marinas to be the marina operator for the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island facility. The property, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, plans to feature a 101-berth superyacht marina that welcomes vessels up to 85 meters in length. The MarineMax subsidiary will assume a number of roles,…
Ocean Independence Celebrates The Opening of New Dubai Branch

Brokerage house Ocean Independence has touched down in The Middle East. The firm, which specializes in yacht sales, charter, new build, and management, has announced the opening of its 16th branch at Dubai Harbour Marina, adding to its worldwide roster of offices – with other locations including Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Athens, and Mumbai. Overseeing operations…
Medasia Marine Delivers First X-Shore Boat in the UAE

Boutique superyacht company Medasia Marine has announced the delivery and registration of the Gulf’s first fully electric X Short 1 boat to a UAE client. The X Shore 1, built by Swedish boat builder X Shore, is powered by a 125KW electric motor and uses sustainable materials for its construction. The vessel offers silent and…
Mohammed AlShaali – A Progenitor of Middle East Boat Manufacturing

Last week, the founder and chairman of UAE-Based shipyard Gulf Craft Mohammed AlShaali received a lifetime achievement award at the Boat Builder Awards in Amsterdam, recognized for his efforts in building Gulf Craft to the globally successful shipyard it is today. Mr. AlShaali’s contributions to The Middle East cannot be understated. In the same way…
“Dubai Code for Ports” Launched by Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

In an effort to boost maritime capacity, The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of the ‘Dubai Code for Ports”. Explained as a first of it’s kind project, the code is a comprehensive technical guide to set benchmarks for the maritime infrastructure sector in the UAE and beyond. The guide…