Abu Dhabi MAR explained

Abu Dhabi MAR
Type:Holding Company
Foundation:2007
Location City:Abu Dhabi
Location Country:UAE
Key People:Iskandar Safa, Managing Director & CEO
Industry:Shipbuilding
Products:Ships, Submarines, Frigates, mega-yachts, Ship repair
Num Employees:19,760 (2017)
Owner:Privinvest (30%)
Homepage:Abu Dhabi MAR

Abu Dhabi MAR (ADM), a holding company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE; is a shipbuilding group with an international presence, and one of the leading shipbuilders in the Persian Gulf.

The group was founded in 2007, and employs around 2,000 people. It specializes in the construction of frigates, mega-yachts, and shiprepairs. The docks owned by the group can handle ships up to a total length of 200 meters.

The shares of the holding company are held by the Privinvest (30%). Its managing director and CEO is Iskandar Safa, board member). The group's order book exceeds one billion euros.[1]

History

A holding company under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi MAR was founded in 2007 Privinvest (30%).[1] Its principals have owned the French shipyard Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie, based in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France, since 1992.

In 2008 Abu Dhabi MAR group entered into a shipbuilding venture — ADMShipyards, located across a deep-water channel from Abu Dhabi's main shipping terminal, Port Zayed.[1]

In July 2009 the group acquired more than 90 percent of the German shipyard Nobiskrug shipyard, based in Rendsburg, Germany.[1] [2]

In October 2009 the group signed a MOU with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) that involved the establishment of a 50/50 joint venture for the construction of naval surface ships.[3] As per the partnership agreement signed by the two companies, the 50/50 joint venture would see TKMS retain a lead role and know-how in all projects with the German Navy and NATO partners; while Abu Dhabi MAR Group was responsible for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).[4] It was also agreed that Abu Dhabi MAR would be acquiring 80% of TKMS' key three surface ship firms: Blohm+Voss Shipyards, Blohm + Voss Repair GmbH, and Blohm + Voss Industries.[5]

In September 2010 Abu Dhabi MAR purchased 75.1% of TKMS's Greek subsidiary Hellenic Shipyards Co. at Skaramangas.[6] [7] [8] [9]

In 2011 an agreement was in place for ADM to buy the civil shipbuilding facilities of the former Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) in the northern German city of Kiel.[3] [10] [11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Abu Dhabi MAR Shipyard . gvpedia.com . July 14, 2009 . Nov 22, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110910034556/http://www.gvpedia.com/Abu-Dhabi/Abu-Dhabi-MAR-Shipyard.aspx . September 10, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Abu Dhabi MAR acquires Nobiskrug shipyard . July 14, 2009 . Nov 22, 2011.
  3. Web site: Abu Dhabi MAR Group and ThyssenKrupp Unite . October 15, 2009. superyachts.com. November 22, 2011.
  4. Web site: German Shipbuilding Restructured: UAE's Firm Buys Blohm+Voss . July 7, 2011. defenseindustrydaily.com. Nov 22, 2011.
  5. Web site: ThyssenKrupp and Abu Dhabi MAR Group Agree Long-Term Strategic Partnership . October 15, 2009 . thyssenkrupp.com. Nov 22, 2011.
  6. News: Greece: Close to Ending €2.8bn Submarine Dispute . Derek . Gatopoulos . March 17, 2010 . boston.com. Nov 22, 2011.
  7. Web site: Abu Dhabi investors acquired 75.1% stake in Greek Skaramangas shipyards . March 2010 . dubaibeat.com. Nov 22, 2011.
  8. Web site: Thyssenkrupp Annual Report 2009/2010, p. 108-109 - Portfolio optimization continued . 2010 . thyssenkrupp.com . Nov 22, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120126233701/http://www.thyssenkrupp.com/en/investor/portfolioveraenderung.html . 2012-01-26 .
  9. Web site: Thyssenkrupp Press release, Oct. 27, 2010 - Contracts securing the future of Hellenic Shipyards come into effect . Oct 27, 2010 . thyssenkrupp.com. Nov 22, 2011.
  10. Web site: Abu Dhabi MAR-German deal 'falls through'. July 2, 2011 . thenational.ae. Nov 22, 2011.
  11. Web site: German Shipbuilding Restructured: UAE's Firm Buys Blohm+Voss. July 7, 2011 . defenseindustrydaily.com. Nov 22, 2011.