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Hi Dubai
22-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Drydocks World Launches Public Contest to Name Middle East's Largest Floating Crane
Drydocks World, a subsidiary of DP World and one of the UAE's most prominent maritime facilities, has launched a city-wide competition inviting Dubai residents to name a monumental new engineering achievement—a 5,000-tonne floating crane, the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. This colossal crane marks a milestone in the company's decades-long journey at the forefront of maritime engineering. With the capacity to lift loads of up to 5,000 tonnes and a reach of 180 metres—equal to the rooftop height of the Burj Al Arab—the floating crane is designed to support mega maritime and energy projects. It is currently under construction by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (ZPMC) and is expected to arrive in Dubai in the summer of 2026. However, the name must be selected now to be engraved onto the crane during its fabrication phase. Drydocks World is calling on engineers, creatives, students, and everyday residents alike to participate. Suggested names must reflect the UAE's values—such as strength, maritime heritage, and forward-looking innovation—and can be in either Arabic or English. Each entry must include a short explanation of the inspiration behind the proposed name. H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, stated, This crane is more than machinery. It's a symbol of Dubai's ambition, resilience and engineering excellence. Captain Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, added, This new crane represents the next leap forward in scale, capability, and innovation. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges, including Drydocks World leadership, Emirati cultural figures, and branding experts. The winner will receive a signed full-size 2025 McLaren Racing helmet, presented in celebration of the upcoming Formula 1 finale at Yas Marina Circuit. Dubai residents have until August 4, 2025, to submit their entries at The chosen name will become a permanent part of regional maritime history, engraved into one of the world's most powerful cranes. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Gulf Today
21-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Drydocks World launches competition to name Middle East's mightiest crane
Drydocks World, Dubai's original shipyard and a DP World company, has launched an emirate-wide competition to name a major new addition to its world-class engineering portfolio—a 5,000-tonne floating crane. As the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, the crane represents the latest in a series of groundbreaking engineering innovations, underscoring the company's ongoing commitment to maritime excellence. Opened in Mina Rashid by the visionary ruler of Dubai, the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in 1979, Drydocks World stood at the forefront of the UAE's rise as a global maritime and industrial hub. For over four decades, the shipyard has repaired some of the world's largest tankers and built cutting-edge floating infrastructure. Now, Drydocks World is inviting all residents—from engineers and students to poets and business pioneers—to help give this colossal machine a name that reflects its purpose and significance. The Floating Sheerleg Crane is being constructed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (ZPMC) and will be delivered to Dubai in the summer of 2026. But the name must be finalised now, before it is permanently engraved onto the crane during fabrication, becoming part of its identity for decades to come. Designed to lift loads of up to 5,000 tonnes to a height of 120 metres above water, the floating crane is being hailed as a modern marvel of maritime engineering. Once operational, it will strengthen Drydocks World's ability to deliver mega maritime and energy projects. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said, 'This crane is more than machinery. It's a symbol of Dubai's ambition, resilience and engineering excellence. We are building something extraordinary. Now we invite the people of Dubai to help give it a name that reflects our shared values, heritage, and vision for the future.' Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO of Drydocks World, added, 'For over 40 years, Drydocks World has supported the UAE's rise as a global maritime hub. This new crane represents the next leap forward in scale, capability, and innovation.' With a maximum lift of 5,000 tonnes, the crane can lift 400 double-decker buses or twenty-five wide-body aircraft. When fully extended, it's 180-metre reach matches the rooftop height of the iconic Burj Al Arab, placing it among the most powerful and visually impressive cranes in the world. The competition is open to all residents. Participants are invited to suggest a name with cross-cultural appeal, symbolising strength, maritime heritage, innovation and the UAE's future. Entries must include proposed names in Arabic or English, along with a brief explanation of its meaning and inspiration. Names will be shortlisted by a panel of experts including Drydocks World leadership, Emirati cultural figures, and branding specialists. With the F1 Championship set for another thrilling ending at the Yas Marina Circuit in December, DP World is giving one lucky fan the chance to win a signed full-size 2025 McLaren Racing helmet. WAM
Arabian Business
05-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
AD Ports Group to get new-gen Panamax-class cranes for its new multipurpose cargo terminal in Egypt
AD Ports Group said it is investing AED 193 million in three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for the terminal AD Ports Group said it was preparing to receive three new state-of-the-art Panamax cranes from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC) for its new multipurpose cargo terminal in Safaga, Egypt. The impending delivery of the cranes signals the start of final preparations for Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal, the Group said. The terminal, being developed under a 30-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) in 2023, is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026. AD Ports Group said it is investing AED 193 million in three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, and six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal. This is in addition to a contract for six STS cranes, and 17 RTG cranes awarded to ZPMC for a cost of over AED 420 million to be deployed in terminal projects in New East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire – Republic of the Congo, and Noatum Ports, Luanda Terminal in Angola as announced by AD Ports Group in September last year. Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal will encompass approximately 810,000 square metres, a 1,000-metre quay wall, with a container capacity of 450,000 TEUs (Twenty Equipment Units), 5 million tonnes dry bulk and general cargo capacity, 1 million tonnes liquid bulk capacity, Ro-Ro facilities with 50K CEUs capacity, as well as common areas.
