Shiplift upgrades completed at DMC
Dubai Maritime City Expands Ship Repair Capacity with New Upgrades
Dubai Maritime City (DMC) has completed major upgrades to improve and expand its ship repair facilities. These upgrades include improvements to DMC’s ship lifts, new cradles for ships, and better power supply systems. As a result, DMC now has two upgraded ship lifts—one with a 6,000-ton capacity and another with a 3,000-ton capacity. This means DMC can now repair more ships, increasing from 400 to 1,000 ships per year. The upgrades also allow the facility to handle larger and more complex ship repairs than before.
In 2024 alone, DMC has already docked 296 ships, showing a 16% increase in dry berth occupancy compared to the same time last year. This is a big improvement and shows how the new upgrades are helping the facility grow.
The completion of these upgrades was celebrated with an inauguration ceremony. This event was led by Ahmed Al Hammadi, Chief Operating Officer of DMC, and Nils Rolland, Chief Operating Officer of Syncrolift. Many important leaders from Syncrolift, DP World, and DMC were also present, including Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer of Parks and Zones at DP World GCC.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, said, “By increasing our ability to handle more ships, these new improvements will attract more international shipbuilding and repair companies. This will also help us support our partners better and encourage growth in the maritime industry, making Dubai a top destination for ship repairs and maritime services.”
Syncrolift also signed a service agreement with DMC to maintain the two ship lifts and 42 dry berths. Syncrolift plans to introduce smart maintenance systems that will keep the ship lifts running smoothly. They will use new digital tools to track how the lifts are performing in real time. This will help DMC fix problems before they become big issues, saving time and money. Romar Halvorsen, Global Service Director at Syncrolift, said, “We will slowly add digital systems that show real-time data about how the equipment is working. This will reduce downtime and labor costs while improving the repair process.”
