Recognized for demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving safety standards and protecting the environment, Drydocks World won two awards at the ceremony of Lloyd’s List Middle East Awards in Safety and Environment categories.  

Drydocks World drives strategies centered on resource optimization and sustainability by balancing the areas of “People, Planet and Profit,” focusing on creating a safe and responsible maritime and energy future. In 2016 the yard achieved a target of recycling 90,025 tonnes of waste, which accounts for 85% of the yards total generated waste. Drydocks World also achieved a 48% reduction in injuries during 2016, based on 26.5 million man-hours worked with a 3.92 injury rate frequency per million man-hours. Drydocks World focuses on reducing safety and environmental risks in a systematic and effective manner to go beyond legal compliance, achieving sustainable excellence for Dubai and the international maritime community.

Commenting on the awards, Mr. Mohammad Rizal Chief Operating Officer at Drydocks World said, “We intend to build on our past success in these areas going forward, and appreciate the recognition from Lloyd’s List Middle East Awards. People are the heart of our business and the dedication from our team has ensured safe processes and environmentally sustainable practices throughout our operations. The ‘Zero Harm’ strategy and our management systems have been certified to the highest international standards, with Drydocks World receiving a 5 Star rating from the British Safety Council for the past 14 years and the BSC Sword of Honor on 10 occasions. Drydocks World has won several other global awards in Safety, Environment & Quality and also scored 96.26% last year during the British Safety Council Five Star Rating Audit, which was one of the highest scores globally. We approach the New Year with zest and reaffirming our commitment to best practices in safety and environment to achieve our goals.”