Damen Builds Modular Dock for Djibouti

Damen Shipyards is building a modular dock for Djibouti on the Gulf of Aden. The dock will be used for repair and maintenance of port-calling vessels and for the Djibouti Port Authoritty's fleet.

The dock, which will measure 50 meters by 20 meters, is under construction at Damen's shipyard in Dubai, a company statement said.

"Every unit measures 10 meters. You can enlarge the dock to a length of 100 meters whenever you choose. Modules and wing walls are coupled afloat," said Marcel Karsijns, manager of special projects. After delivery in the second half of 2012, a Damen services team will stay on location for two years to give operational and technical support. Damen Services in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, will supply parts and equipment.

Photo shows modular dock rendering. Courtesy of Damen Shipyards.