Doha: Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) has successfully launched its monumental first project, the 140m Load Out/Recovery (LOR) Barge at Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in the Port of Ras Laffan.
The 6,500-tonne LOR Barge was constructed entirely at Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard and took 1.6 million man-hours to complete. Throughout the build of the LOR Barge, NDSQ also drew on the expertise of the sub-contractors that make up Qatar’s fast-growing marine industry.
The LOR Barge will now form part of NDSQ’s yard infrastructure. The company will use it to launch vessels built at Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard, where NDSQ is currently constructing a further 19 workboats up to 32M in length.
NDSQ Managing Director Jan-Wim Dekker said: “The launch of the LOR Barge is a milestone moment for Qatar’s marine industry. The project is testament to the collective strength of our local maritime companies. During the building of the barge, NDSQ worked with fellow Nakilat joint venture Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine and other local sub-contractors.”
NDSQ Chairman and Nakilat Managing Director Muhammad Ghannam said: “The success of the LOR Barge as NDSQ’s first project showcases the strength and long-term commitment of Qatar’s marine industry. The launch is a proud moment for Qatar and an important announcement of this nation’s world-class shipbuilding capabilities.”
The Peninsula
