The United Arab Emirates is taking significant steps toward becoming a leading regional hub for sustainable maritime services. Drydocks World recently completed a major green ship recycling project for APT Global Marine at its advanced facility in Dubai, successfully recovering more than 20,000 tonnes of steel and machinery for environmentally responsible reuse.

The operation is described as one of the most complex ship recycling projects ever undertaken in the region. The team safely dismantled an Aframax vessel that had sustained extensive fire damage, carefully navigating challenges that included 1,000 tonnes of hardened cargo residues and approximately 2,500 tonnes of fuel oil residue.

Advancing a Circular Maritime Economy

Completed meticulously over a 120-day period, the project required detailed engineering assessments and strict environmental controls. Drydocks World safely processed approximately 14,500 tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, alongside 3,500 tonnes of piping, cables, and machinery, while securely clearing all hazardous hydrocarbon residues.

Capt. Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, highlighted that this project perfectly demonstrates the advanced engineering and safety capabilities available in Dubai. He noted that recovering such massive quantities of material through a single operation highlights the vital role responsible ship recycling plays in advancing a circular economy within the global maritime sector.

This impressive milestone builds on Drydocks World's official approval as a compliant green ship recycling facility. As a co-founder of the Global Green Shipyard Alliance, the company continues to champion the maritime industry's crucial transition toward long-term environmental sustainability.

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