Albwardy Damen

Name

Albwardy Damen

Legal name

Albwardy Damen

Website

https://albwardydamen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding and Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ship Access & Working-at-Height Systems (Gangways, Ladders, Platforms, Railings) (IMAJAIAL), Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Shipbuilding newbuilding
• Underwater diving services
• Vessel drydocking
• Marine OEM services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair & Maintenance: Comprehensive repair services including drydocking, emergency repairs, afloat repairs, conversions and retrofits, and yacht maintenance
2. New Vessel Construction: Building vessels to Damen designs and custom non-Damen designs, including tugs, landing ships, dredgers, and offshore support vessels
3. Diving Services: Underwater repair, maintenance, inspections, hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and anchor recovery services
4. OEM Representation & Service: Authorized service partner for multiple marine equipment manufacturers including Yanmar, Niigata, Kawasaki, MET Turbo, and others

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Albwardy Damen is a UAE-based shipbuilding and repair company that provides comprehensive ship repair services (drydocking, emergency repairs, afloat, port, and voyage repairs, conversions, retrofits, and yacht maintenance), new vessel construction (Damen and custom designs), underwater/diving services, and authorized OEM service representation for marine equipment manufacturers. The company operates from three UAE locations and serves enterprise clients across maritime, offshore, naval, and oil and gas sectors in the Middle East region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Repair and Maintenance Services Comprehensive ship repair and maintenance services including drydocking, emergency ship repair, fire damage repair, afloat repairs, conversions, retrofits, and yacht maintenance for commercial ship owners, operators, and yacht owners across the UAE.
• Newbuilding (Vessel Construction) New vessel construction services building ships to Damen designs and custom non-Damen designs, including tugs, landing ships, dredgers, and offshore support vessels, with demonstrated capability to deliver record-time projects.
• Underwater Services (Diving) Underwater services including diving operations, UWILD & IWS surveys (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking), hull cleaning, propeller polishing, anchor recovery, and class-approved underwater welding for hull repairs without drydocking, available across UAE ports and anchorages.
• OEM Representation and Service Authorized service partner and distributor for 13+ marine equipment manufacturers in the UAE, providing sales, service, and support for marine engines, propulsion systems, stabilizers, automation, and cargo handling equipment.
• Engineering Solutions and 3D Scanning In-house engineering division providing 3D scanning capabilities for precise measurements, engineering support, and comprehensive solutions for ship repair and newbuilding projects.
• Propeller Repair Services Expert propeller repair services including blade straightening, pitch correction, and dynamic balancing for commercial vessels.
• Electrical and Automation Services Complete electrical and automation services for vessels, providing integration and interoperability solutions for ship systems.
• Hydraulic Services Comprehensive hydraulic systems repair and maintenance capabilities for maritime vessels and equipment.
• GRE Piping Services Glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) piping expertise for maritime applications, providing durable and long-lasting piping solutions for vessels.
• Accommodation Outfitting Accommodation outfitting services for vessels, providing interior fitting and furnishing solutions as part of shipbuilding and repair projects.
• Customer Portal Mobile Application Mobile application (iOS and Android) for ship repair tracking that allows customers to monitor repair progress of their vessels at Albwardy Damen facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13 years LTI-free safety record for main operations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• YanmarcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial Yanmar Marine Diesel Engines distributor and service partner in the UAE. Provides sales and service support for Yanmar marine engines.
• Niigata (IHI Power Systems)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Niigata Engines and Z-Pellers in UAE. Appointed as Service Partner in the Middle East for marine propulsion systems.
• KawasakicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Kawasaki Thrusters and CPP (Controllable Pitch Propellers) in the UAE.
• MET Turbo (Mitsubishi)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Mitsubishi MET Turbochargers worldwide standard for large marine and stationary engines.
• J-ENG (Japan Engine Corporation)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for J-ENG marine low-speed diesel engines, the world's only global licensor offering full lifecycle support.
• Naiad DynamicscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Naiad Dynamics ship stabilizers and motion control systems for various hull forms and vessel types.
• KEMEL (Kobelco Eagle Marine Engineering)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for KEMEL products including Air Seal systems with over 2,400 systems sold globally.
• MarflexcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Marflex Deepwell Cargo Pumps for maritime, industrial and offshore markets.
• Vesconite BearingscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Vesconite Bearings - superior performance low-friction bearings for marine applications.
• Heila CranescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Heila Custom built marine and offshore cranes.
• Damen ServicescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for Damen Services including customer finance, technical cooperation, commissioning and trials, and ship delivery services.
• Praxis Automation TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial distributor for Praxis Automation Technology ship automation, navigation and electric propulsion equipment.
• Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial distributor for MKK Centrifugal Oil Purifiers supporting vessel fuel quality management.
• Kotug InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Teekay Shipping Australia for KT Maritime Services. Built world's biggest Rotortug ART 100-46 RT Raven for Timor Sea operations.
• ADNOC Logistics and ServicesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor customer acquiring six Damen Stan Tug 1606 Line Boats for ADNOC petroleum ports operations in Abu Dhabi.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lamprell Energy: UAE-headquartered shipyard focusing on offshore rigs, offshore wind, and vessel construction. Direct competitor in regional newbuilding and offshore engineering with overlapping capabilities and customer segments.
• Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB): UAE-based shipyard specializing in naval vessels, offshore support, and ship repair. Direct competitor in the Gulf defense and offshore vessel market with comparable shipbuilding and conversion capabilities.
• Grandweld Shipyards: UAE-based shipyard focused on offshore support vessels, rigs, and ship repair. Direct competitor sharing the same Gulf customer base and offering overlapping newbuilding and MRO services.
• Drydocks World: Dubai-based shipyard providing ship repair, conversions, and newbuilding in the UAE. Direct competitor operating in the same geographic market with overlapping service offerings, including rig conversions and offshore vessel work.
• Emirates Ship Building & Trading: UAE-based shipyard providing ship repair, maintenance, and newbuilding services in the Gulf. Direct competitor operating in the same geographic market with overlapping ship repair and marine services offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sembcorp Marine: Singapore-based global shipyard group with offshore, marine, and energy engineering capabilities. Broad incumbent in offshore rig construction and ship repair with overlapping service lines.
• Fincantieri: Italian global shipbuilding group with ship repair, offshore, and naval capabilities. Broad incumbent operating globally across multiple shipbuilding segments with comparable MRO and newbuilding offerings.
• Damen Shipyards Group: Parent company and global Dutch shipyard group with 35+ yards worldwide. Operates the broader shipyard network that Albwardy Damen is part of, offering comparable vessel designs and global service capabilities.
• Hyundai Heavy Industries: Korean global shipbuilding conglomerate with shipbuilding, offshore, and engine divisions. Broad incumbent in commercial shipbuilding with significant scale advantage and overlapping vessel categories.

Regional players

• ASRY (Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard): Bahrain-based shipyard operating in the Arabian Gulf with ship repair, conversions, and newbuilding services. Regional peer with comparable offerings but geographically focused on Bahrain rather than UAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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