Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced that it has successfully assembled and functionally tested the world’s largest mobile boat hoist at its facilities. The hoist, which weighs 300 tonnes and is capable of lifting 720-tonne boats, will be load-tested early this month (August), after which it will be fully operational in October.
The hoist took a year to build in Italy and was assembled in 45 days in Dubai with the assistance of Italian industrial lifting equipment specialist Ascom. The lifting equipment will complement Dubai Maritime City’s two ship lifts as it will concentrate on the handling of smaller craft, particularly mega yachts. To be operated by Drydocks World – Dubai, the hoist can be operated manually or through remote control and can be turned in all angles. Besides the UAE, only Italy and Spain operate exactly the same model.
“The addition of this record-breaking hoist affirms our commitment to becoming the premier maritime hub in the region and a preferred global port for some of the most unique shipping services in the world,” said Ali Al Daboos, chief operating officer, Dubai Maritime City.