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Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) partnered with Rolls-Royce to lay the groundwork for the provision of enhanced naval shipbuilding, repair and refit services across the GCC.
Dr Khaled Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADSB, and Leo Pantazopoulos, Rolls-Royce’s Senior Vice President, Asia & Middle East, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the companies move towards the provision of integrated engineering sustainment and supply chain services for military vessels.
The MoU will enable the development of world-class lifecycle management solutions for regional defence stakeholders.
It will also reinforce ADSB’s technical maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, and provide a platform for both companies to explore further opportunities for cooperation in the building of new vessels.
Commenting on the agreement, Dr Al Mazrouei said, “This partnership supports our strategy to capitalise on ADSB’s competitive advantages in MRO services as we look to support our strategic partners’ readiness in the region, as well as help develop national talent specialised in the ship building sector.â€
This development allows ADSB to enhance its capability management strategy and further expand operations beyond the UAE by providing innovat-
ive solutions for marine fleets stationed in the region.
It will also offer greater opportunities for ADSB and Rolls-Royce to showcase and channel their combined expertise towards building strong relationships with regional navies.