Oman Drydock Company

Established in September 2006 as a wholly owned entity of the Government of Sultanate of Oman (GOSO), Oman Drydock Company SAOC (ODC) truly embodies the spirit of a nation that stands tall amongs the strong economies in the region. ODC has been established under the master plan of Duqm area that is being propelled by the GOSO with the aim of diversification of industry structure and regionally balanced growth in Oman. The company’s business involves Ship Repair & Conversion, characteristics of which will reflect a combination of intensive human involvement and sophisticated technology. Operating one of the largest graving docks in the region, ODC with its geographical advantage, has started attracting the attention of major shipping and ship management companies worldwide. A 10-year management contract in place between ODC and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd (DSME) in South Korea, a leading shipbuilder in the world, will ensure complete organization for talent, experience and technology to the benefit of Oman in the diversification of its economy. ODC is looking into a promising future for its stakeholders with estimated revenues of about USD 225 million and a 4,000 workforce by the year 2020. Oman as a nation has been in transformation to a modern state over the last four decades under the able leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and Oman Drydock is but a monument of the success of the vision of His Majesty and testimony to turning that vision into reality.