AD Ports unites UAE shipyards under new consortium framework

One banner for the UAE’s shipbuilding industry: AD Ports Group launched the Consortium of UAE Shipbuilders — the country’s first coordinated platform for the shipbuilding industry. The initial group includes AD Port Group, Safeen Drydocks, Premier Marine Engineering Services, Dubai Shipbuilding & Engineering, Al Seer Marine, Dutch Oriental, Jome Engineering, Saudee, Blue Gulf Ship Builders, and MBK Marine Industries.

Why it matters: The consortium is designed to improve visibility across project pipelines, streamline procurement, and better coordinate execution throughout the maritime value chain. Additionally, it aims to provide small and mid-sized shipyards with greater access to larger projects and a more active role within the industry ecosystem.

Noatum gets the control room: The initiative will be led by Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports’ Maritime & Shipping Cluster. It already sits at the center of AD Ports’ shipbuilding and repair strategy through Safeen Drydocks — the joint venture with Premier Marine Engineering Services, where AD Ports holds a 51% stake and Premier Marine Engineering Services holds 49%.