Dubai, UAE, and 29th September 2014: Drydocks World and Maritime World, the international providers of maritime and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas, and energy sectors have been awarded the World Confederation of Business World Business Leader Certificate 2014 for outstanding Business Excellence. His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman Drydocks World & Maritime World was awarded the World Leader Business Person Certificate for his leadership of the company. The gala event held at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi on September 28 2014 also saw Excellence Certificates being presented to DDWMW in disciplines such as general management, quality and marketing.

 
The World Confederation of Business works towards recognizing and encouraging the growth of businesses and leaders by promoting business excellence in over 100 countries. A robust award selection process has been conducted by the World Confederation of Business, compiling global information on businesses using market research statistical data pertaining to business growth and outstanding companies in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Utilizing public relations media and network sources, as well as information from more than 100 different chambers of commerce around the world, the World Confederation of Business’ evaluation committee has determined that Drydocks World and Maritime World meet the criteria to receive this distinguished recognition which acknowledges the sustained outstanding & continuing success achieved and its contributions to effective leadership in business growth.

This award recognizes Drydocks World and Maritime World as industry leaders with an indisputable track record of success in turning strategy into action and in continuously improving the organizations performance now and in the future. Drydocks World and Maritime World strive to achieve balanced results, creating value for customers while nurturing creativity and innovation, succeeding through the people that ensure business excellence. In addition to the World Confederation of Business Award, Drydocks World and Maritime World have received several prestigious awards and accolades at local, regional, and international levels; including the prestigious Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award-2013 in the manufacturing category. Drydocks World has maintained a British Safety Council 5-Star Award for its high standards in Safety, Quality, Health and Environment Management systems and has been recognized with the “Best International Enterprise and the Best Global Leader Award” at the 2014 Socrates Awards. These awards enhance the reputation of Drydocks World and Maritime World, inspiring, motivating and energizing the organization for further constructive success.

His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World said, “These achievements would not be possible without the efforts exerted by the senior leadership of the Group, represented by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and employees at Drydocks World. With such a rigorous assessment process, this award demonstrates Drydocks World and Maritime World’s exceptional performance, and serves as an example of what our organizations hard work and dedication can accomplish. Drydocks World and Maritime World always aim to lead with the same vision, inspiration and integrity that have led the UAE to prosper into a global metropolis.”

Drydocks World and Maritime World are recognized and rewarded for the achievements and pioneering World class projects constructed for key international companies who rely upon & trust Drydocks World services, due to the excellent reputation of implementing the highest possible standards in health, safety, quality and sustainability. Drydocks World services have gained the confidence of a global clientele providing the company with a major competitive advantage. These projects include the world’s largest turret for Shell’s Prelude FLNG in Australia, the Solan subsea storage tank – one of the largest - for Premier Oil in the North Sea, UK, the gigantic DolWin Beta HVDC Offshore Platform Structure for wind energy farms off the German North Sea and the conversion of tankers-to-Modular Capture Vessels in the Gulf of Mexico. Such accomplishments demonstrate Drydocks World as a multifunctional organization that operates as one integrated company, dedicated to producing excellence and remaining competitive on a global scale.