DOHA: The fourth edition of ‘Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition’ — Dimdex 2014 — to be held here from March 25 to 26, is set to be the largest since the start of the event in 2008, said a press statement yesterday issued by Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ), the diamond sponsor of the event.
Dimdex 2014, the Mena region’s leading international maritime defence exhibition and conference, will be held under the patronage of the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
NDSQ is a Qatari shipbuilder specialising in quality vessels of up to 170M in length, including naval, coastguard and patrol vessels.
NDSQ is based at Qatar’s ship construction and repair facility, Erhama bin Jaber Al Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in the Port of Ras Laffan. The company is a joint venture between Qatar’s premier shipping company Nakilat and renowned shipbuilding group, Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands.
NDSQ’s achievements so far include the launch of the largest vessel ever to have been built in Qatar, the 140M-long steel barge Al Ghatroushah, and the launch of 11 made-in-Qatar work boats of which already eight have been delivered. NDSQ has also received orders for a further 17 vessels.
Brigadier Dr (Eng) Thani A Al Kuwari, Assistant Chief of Staff for Financial Affairs-Qatar armed Forces and Chairman of Dimdex said “NDSQ is one of the leading companies in the maritime sector in Qatar, and we are pleased to sign the sponsorship agreement for Dimdex 2014 with them. The company has played a pivotal role in the development of the national maritime industry. With its world-class facilities and the strength of its joint venture partners, NDSQ is extremely well positioned to provide unparalleled ship construction services to Qatar and the Mena region,”
Eng Abdullah Fadhalah Al Sulaiti, Chairman of NDSQ, said: “NDSQ is proud to be the Diamond sponsor for Dimdex 2014. In line with the Emiri vision for Qatar, NDSQ is committed to support diversify Qatar’s economy through the construction of high-value ships in Qatar. As a highly regarded international event hosted by Qatar, Dimdex is the perfect opportunity for NDSQ and fellow Nakilat joint venture, ship repairer Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine to showcase the expertise and range services available services.”
The Peninsula
