Drydocks World has completed a major ship recycling project for APT Global Marine, recovering more than 20,000 tonnes of steel, machinery and other materials for sustainable reuse at its facility in Dubai.
The project marks a significant milestone in establishing the UAE as a regional hub for responsible ship recycling.
Described as one of the most complex projects of its kind undertaken in the region, the work involved the dismantling and recycling of an Aframax vessel.
The ship arrived with extensive fire damage, more than 1,000 tonnes of hardened cargo residues and approximately 2,500 tonnes of fuel oil residue, requiring detailed engineering assessments, environmental controls, and specialised dismantling procedures throughout.
Completed over a 120-day period, the project saw Drydocks World safely remove and process approximately 14,500 tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and 3,500 tonnes of machinery, piping and cables, alongside hazardous materials and hydrocarbon residues requiring specialist treatment.
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Capt. Rado Antolovic, Chief Executive Officer of Drydocks World, said: “The successful completion of this complex project demonstrates the advanced engineering, safety and environmental capabilities that exist in Dubai and the UAE more broadly to support responsible green ship recycling at scale, while supporting sustainable industrial growth.
“Recovering more than 20,000 tonnes of material through a single project also demonstrates the important role ship recycling can play in advancing a circular economy within the maritime sector. As vessels reach the end of their operational life, the industry has a responsibility to ensure valuable resources are recovered safely, efficiently and with the highest environmental standards.”
The project builds on Drydocks World’s approval as a compliant green ship recycling facility under the UAE Ship Recycling Regulation, and strengthens its ambition to expand its presence in the growing global ship recycling market.
For more information:
Drydocks World – https://www.drydocks.gov.ae/
