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MIDDLE EAST OVERVIEW 2009

STRATEGIC REPORT ON THE LEISURE MARINE

INDUSTRY FOR SIX KEY MARKETS IN THE REGION

AUGUST 2009

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction

2. Abu Dhabi

3. Bahrain

4. Dubai

5. Egypt

6. Kuwait

7. Qatar

8. Saudi Arabia

9. Sources of further information

1. INTRODUCTION Background: This report looks at those countries of the Middle East with significant marine industries, and provides basic information on those local companies in each which are considered substantial enough to be of interest to UK exporters as possible trading partners. The emphasis is on the leisure marine sector, but organisations active in the commercial arena are also included given the cross‐over potential of some product groups. The Middle East is a region of great contradictions and variations. On paper the region is extremely wealthy due to its oil reserves, but this wealth is unevenly distributed both geographically with Egypt, the largest in the region in terms of population, having very little in the way of a developed petrochemical industry, and socially, with the income typically accruing to the ruling classes while large numbers of immigrant workers are paid subsistence wages. Nonetheless, despite the geo‐political issues that continue to dog the region, there are grounds for optimism that the Middle East has great potential as a centre for leisure marine activities, and that local demand for imported goods associated with the industry should be on a long‐term upward trajectory. The reasons for this upbeat outlook are:

o The rise of commercial centres, in particular Dubai, have publicised the potential of the region as a convenient and high‐quality winter holiday destination for 300 million Europeans. The warm, dry climate makes it particularly attractive.

o The Red Sea, with its warm, clear waters, is recognised as one of the world’s great

destinations for blue water leisure activities including boating, diving and fishing. At the same time new and dramatic coastlines such as that of Oman on the Arabian Sea are now being opened up to tourists.

o Those countries currently dependent on oil revenues are increasingly seeking to develop

other sources of income and employment for their citizens, with tourism a high priority. A substantial number of very large integrated waterside developments are planned or underway across the region which will include marinas and other leisure facilities.

o An expanding middle class is bringing disposable income to a new section of the population,

expanding the number of potential customers for leisure products. While the long‐term outlook is positive, there are short‐term risk factors that need to be taken into consideration by exporters, particularly at the present time.

• Iran, whose western coastline runs the length of the Persian Gulf, remains a source of instability and potential military conflict in the region.

• Like everywhere else, the region is currently undergoing an economic slowdown, which has put a brake on many of the economic regeneration projects as western demand has fallen off.

• Boat ownership statistics can be misleading. The great majority are currently small day fishing boats.

• At present the growth of the market is hampered by a lack of marina berths.

• The majority of wealthy Arabs tend to keep their yachts outside the region. These can all change rapidly, and should not deter those companies in our sector from exploring the possibilities of doing business in the countries covered by this report. However we urge those interested in doing business here to take advice on local customs and culture. Some broad guidelines are given below but there are variations between countries and the local British embassies or the BMF will be happy to email you more information. The key factors to remember are:

o Unhurried hospitality is a central part of the local culture. Meetings will start with extended enquiries regarding your health and family. It is not good manners to refuse refreshment.

o Arabs have a very different attitude to time‐keeping. Meetings can be cancelled at short

notice or participants may simply not appear. There may be frequent interruptions. Allow plenty of time for your visit and remember that no impoliteness is intended.

o Building personal relationships is vital to successful business partnerships, and can take a

long time and many visits. Face to face contact is seen as very important.

o Local agents often play a critical intermediary role in business.

o Be aware of Islamic customs regarding behaviour, dress, diet and attitudes to women. Exporters may of course find themselves dealing with some of the many expatriate westerners who work in the Middle East, particularly in the Gulf, but ultimate decision‐making will generally rest with the Arab management. Methodology The corporate information in this report was collected on our behalf by the economic sections of the relevant local British Embassies, with all contact details verified at the time. The embassies are excellent and helpful sources of up to date local business information. Economic and political data was sourced from the CIAWorld Factbook 2009. The final report was written and collated by ClearLine Communications Ltd. August 2009

Map of the Middle East

2. ABU DHABI (UAE) Geography: Part of the United Arab Emirates, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has a population of around 1.3 million of which more than half are expatriates, mostly from southern Asia. The only city bears the same name and is the capital. Much the largest of the six emirates that make up the UAE, it has an area of 67,000 km sq comprising mostly sand and gravel desert, and with salt flats running along the coast. More than half of the population is located within the city, which lies on a T‐shaped island in the Persian Gulf just a few hundred metres from the mainland. The coastline extends for 1,318 km and is characterised by numerous islands and shallow waters of generally less than 10 metres in depth. Economy: The economy is dominated by oil and gas extraction, making its citizens among the richest in the world with a GDP per head of around $63,000. Recent years have seen great strides in diversification however, with alternative industries being encouraged. As with Dubai construction is a major source of economic activity as the emirate seeks to attract high value service industries and investment in tourism, while not as advanced as in its fellow emirate Dubai, has picked up markedly in the last few years. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: The leisure marine sector is currently not a large one in Abu Dhabi. The total number of boats is estimated in the low thousands, of which the vast majority are small motor boats kept on trailers and used for fishing or afternoons out in the bays. There is at present a severe shortage of marina berths which restricts the capacity for larger craft, although in time this situation is expected to lessen as planned new waterside developments with marinas are opened. Abu Dhabi hosts the Middle East Workboats Show (5‐7 October 2009), and the inaugural Abu Dhabi Yacht Show was held there 12‐14 March 2009, aimed chiefly at the superyacht / premium market. Commercial marine environment and infrastructure: The commercial maritime sector predominantly serves the offshore oil and gas sector.

CONTACTS

Company Contact/s Address

Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club

Ms Vivian Wartouhy Shaghouyan Marketing Manager

PO Box 45656 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 6815566 Fax: 009712 6815577 Email: [email protected] Website: www.adimsc.ae

Comments: Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club was initially setup in 1993 to form a solid organisational base for the powerboat racing in Abu Dhabi. Since that time ADMIMSC has been the driving force behind the growth of Powerboat racing along with DIMC in the UAE and Gulf region as a whole. Abu Dhabi International Sports Centre supports a wide range of marine sports including powerboats, jet skis, sailing, kayaking, wake boating. ADIMSC also hosts a variety of local, national, GCC and international championships for all marine sports.


Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC

Mr William Stewart Vice President for Marketing

PO Box 8922 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 5028000 Fax: 009712 5510455 Email: [email protected] Website: www.adsb.net

Comments: Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) specializes in the construction, repair and refit of naval, military and commercial vessels at their Abu Dhabi located ship yard. New build and refit projects are carried out to internationally recognized standards in steel, aluminium alloy and high tech composite materials.

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.adsb.net/


Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Ms Fraeya Campbell Brand Manager

PO Box 94000 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 4181344 Fax: 009712 44404000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.abudhabitourism.ae

Comments: Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is a statutory body established in September 2004 with wide ranging responsibilities for the building, promotion and development of the emirates tourism industry. Its mandate covers three main areas: destination marketing; infrastructure; and product development and regulation, licensing and classification. ADTA’s key role is to create synergy in the international promotion of Abu Dhabi through close co‐ordination with the emirate's hotels, destination management companies, airlines and other public and private sector travel‐related organisations. the activities also include the development of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) business, increasing the range of leisure services and products and the implementation of a comprehensive events strategy.


Beach Marine Contracting Works (BMC)

Mr Amer Kanan Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 632 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 6818131 Fax: 009712 6814321 Email: amer@the‐chance.net Website: www.beachmarine.ae

Comments: Beach Marine Contracting works (BMC) is a professional marine contracting company in the UAE. The company’s activities include port and wharf development, marina facilities, marine vessels charter and dredging.

http://www.beachmarine.ae/


Emocean Marine Co

Mr Hamad Kassab Bachi Managing Director Mr Ali Al Naqbi Chairman

PO Box 51271 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 6658424 Fax: 009712 6652889 Email: [email protected] Website: www.emoceanemarine.com

Comments: Emocean Marine Co is a boat‐building company that was launched at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 12 ‐14 March 2009 when it has announced plans to set up a boat manufacturing facility at Musaffah. The company is a joint venture consortium formed by three Abu Dhabi based groups Senaat, Phoenix Group and strategic business leadership brought by Mr. Ali Al Naqbi who is an aviation businessman. At a capital investment of $10 million, the facility will be fully operational by June 2009. It plans to have a capacity to manufacture up to 400 boats annually. The company has also signed a partnership with the Italian marine company Gruppo InRizzardi during the Yacht Show. This positions Emocean as the exclusive distributor of InRizzardi boats and yachts throughout the MENA region. InRizzardi, in turn, will distribute Emocean vessels worldwide. It will also manufacture some boats on behalf of Emocean. The alliance between Emocean and InRizzardi is aimed to enable the two companies to cover all aspects of the marine leisure and boating industry.


http://www.emoceanemarine.com/


Gulf Marine Services

Mr Mohammad Antar Marine Manager Marine and Public Relations

PO Box 46046 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 5028823 Fax: 009712 5553421 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gmsuae.com

Comments: Gulf Marine Services WLL owns and operates Elevated Support Vessels as well as supply and AHTS vessels. These assets serve the oil and gas industry worldwide and focus on well maintenance and work over, offshore accommodation, diving and construction. In addition to this GMS is capable of supporting salvage and offshore towage. GMS constructs and maintains its vessels on site in Mussaffah and is undertaking an extensive new build programme.


Tourism Development & Investment Company

Mr Alan Gordon Marketing & PR Director

PO Box 126888 Abu Dhabi Tel: 009712 4061400 /4061441 Fax: 009712 4061500 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tdic.ae

Comments: Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company is a master developer of leading tourism real estate assets within Abu Dhabi. TDIC has built up an wide portfolio of projects, some developed under joint venture partnerships. These include the transformation of Saadiyat Island, the 27 square kilometre island offshore the UAE capital, and Desert Islands, a multi‐experiential destination which is opening up the emirate’s Western Province.


http://www.gmsuae.com/


http://www.tdic.ae/

3. BAHRAIN Geography: the Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of one large and 32 smaller islands in the Arabian Gulf. It is a small country covering 717 sq km and the population is around 1 million, of which around 25% are expatriates. The Kingdom has been a major trading hub in the northern Gulf for several decades, used as a base by many companies to enter the Saudi market and other neighbouring states. Bahrain is one of the six member states of the Gulf Co‐operation Council (GCC). The 25‐km long King Fahad Causeway connects Bahrain to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and a second causeway to link Bahrain and Qatar is scheduled for work to begin in 2009. Economy: while 60% of the country’s exports are still derived from petroleum products the government has for some years been actively pursued a policy of diversification, with finance and construction are now important industries in their own right. GDP per head in 2008 was around USD 37,200, making Bahrainis the 29th wealthiest in the world. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: Bahrain’s islands provide beautiful and sheltered waters for a range of boating activities, with a number of resort hotels acting as the primary locations for berths and around ten additional waterside property and marina projects currently at varying stages of development. Because of the small population the number of leisure boats in the country is put at just 1500. The government of Bahrain has demonstrated its interest in using yacht racing to promote the country, with its sponsorship of Brian Thompson’s Open 60 Kingdom of Bahrain and Bahrain Team Pinder’s in the World Match Racing Tour. Team Pinder together with Sail Bahrain plan to build a world leading sailing academy in Bahrain, and Sail Bahrain intends to go on to use sailing as a marketing tool for tourism in the country and support the creation of a leisure marine interest in the kingdom. Existing leisure marinas in Bahrain included in this report are Amwaj Marina, Marina Club, The Bahrain Yacht Club and also Al‐Bandar resort (not included in the contacts list). In addition there are a number of major developments being built such as Diyar Al Muharraq with 40 kilometres of waterfront including sandy beaches and a marina; Dilmunia Health Island, a $1.6bn health & leisure resort with water featuring heavily in the design “wellness” concept; and Durrat Al Bahrain, a $1.3bn ‘urban living, island style’ development, which will all offer a significant number of individual berths as well as new marinas leading to an increased interest in sailing and water sports. In the commercial sector, Bahrain also opened the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Port in spring 2009, providing Bahrain with a high quality platform to deliver to the shipping industry the primary cargo port for the GCC states given Bahrain’s proximity to Saudi Arabia.

Yacht/Boat Builders

Company Contact Address

Al Dhaen Craft www.aldhaencraft.com

Sk Mohammed Al Dhaen Managing Director Mob: (+973) 3691 2020 Tel: (+973) 1773 7111 Fax: (+973) 1773 7171 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 22425 Manama

The Al Dhaen Group is one of the foremost pioneers in the marine products industry in the GCC, building state‐of‐the‐art commercial, sports‐fishing, pleasure and special‐purpose military / patrol boats and crafts . Al Dhaen was the first company in the Middle East to build 100% wood free fiberglass boats. Al Dhaen Craft uses innovative construction techniques and only the finest materials and fittings to manufacture top quality boats for delivery around the world.


Pearl Craft www.koohejigroup.com

Mr Gurjeet General Manager Mob: (+973) 3680 0002 Tel: (+973) 1773 7747 Fax: (+973) 1773 2723 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 74 Manama

Part of the Kooheji Marine Division, Pearl Craft has been designing and building boats at its factory in Ma’ameer, Bahrain for the last ten years. It has a reputation for excellent design, quality control and workmanship. Peal Craft boats are equipped with superior features such as padded keels, stepped transom, reverse strikes and chines. The boats are made of the highest quality fibre glass, resin and stainless steel and cover all vessels from fishing to water sports.

http://www.aldhaencraft.com/




EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS IN COMMERCIAL & LESIURE MARINE SECTORS

Company Contacts Address

2000Marine www.2000marine.com

Mr Arun Arhithaswan Inventory Control & Purchase Mr Nasser Saad Al Husan Managing Director Mr Ajith Kumar Sales Manager Tel: (+973) 1774 2777 Fax: (+973) 1774 2255 Email: [email protected]


2000 Marine Stores is one of the leading distributors of marine products in Bahrain. Importer of high quality materials from UK, USA, Holland, Italy, & Asia, its diverse product lines include marine pumps & generators, buoys & fenders, solar marine lights, navigation systems and diving equipment. Clients include the Coastguard Directorate, Ports Affairs, US Naval Force and Amiri Court as well as catering for the luxury yacht market.


Eureast (no website available)

Mr Abdullah Mahmood Managing Director Tel: (+973) 1773 1616 Fax: (+973) 1773 2277 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 492 Manama

Marine accessories for all vessels from anchors and fenders to lifejackets and diving or fishing equipment.

http://www.2000marine.com/



EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS IN COMMERCIAL & LESIURE MARINE SECTORS contd.


Delma Marine Bahrain (no website available)

Mr Mohammed Isa Aldoseri Sales Manager Mob: (+973) 3933 9398 Tel: (+973) 1731 1120 Fax: (+973) 1731 2272 Email: [email protected]


Supply and repair of Marine Mercury Engines & spare parts, also distributor of SeaRay boats & supplies.


Intercol‐Mats www.intercol.com

Mr D. Choudhary Sales Manager Tel: (+973) 1772 8691 Fax: (+973) 1772 8412 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 584 Manama

A division of conglomerate International Agencies Co. Ltd. The Marine and Technical Services (MATS) division provides comprehensive supply and maintenance services for private boat owners in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar, as well as to the commercial, luxury and military sectors. It supplies, installs and maintains marine generators, marine fire fighter systems, propellers, advanced marine engine systems, waterjet propulsion units, marine industrial engines, air‐conditioning units, electrical installations and pleasure boats. Complete painting and anti‐fouling services are also available. Intercol also provides the only facility in the Kingdom specializing in the repair of high‐speed propellers of up to 42 inches in size and is also equipped with the latest turbobalancing equipment.


http://www.intercol.com/


EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS IN COMMERCIAL & LESIURE MARINE SECTORS contd.


Kooheji Marine Centre www.koohejigroup.com

Mr Gurjeet General Manager Mob: (+973) 3680 0002 Tel: (+973) 1770 0007 Fax: (+973) 1770 2762 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 74 Manama

Part of the AJM Kooheji Group, Kooheji Marine Centre designs and manufactures a wide variety of marine products. The first dealer for Yamaha Motors outside Japan, KMC also supplies a range of outboard engines, jet skis, water vehicles and waverunners, as well as Yanmar diesel engines.


Systems & Technology Enterprises W.L.L. (no website available)

Mr Nick Kennedy Business Development Manager Mob: (+973) 3908 5091 Tel: (+973) 1769 1414 Fax: (+973) 1769 2505 Email: [email protected]


Systems & Technology Enterprises W.L.L. offers total docking solutions for marine craft ranging from jet skis to mega yachts. STE agencies include Technomarine (Canada), Electro‐Tec (UK), Sealite (Australia), HydroHoist (USA). They also supply radio and navigation aids, pedestals and boatlifts for private villas and commercial marinas.




BOAT DISTRIBUTORS & DEALERS


Al Dhaen Craft www.aldhaencraft.com



Details provided before under boatbuilders, Al Dhaen Craft are also boat distributors and dealers operating in the commercial and leisure marine sector.


The Bahrain Marine Centre WLL www.bahrainmarinecentre.com

Mr Tony Horsley Director Mob: (+973) 3640 0250 Mob: (+973) 3991 1778 Email: [email protected]


Relative new‐comer to the scene, The Bahrain Marine Centre distributes new or pre‐owned boats covering a number of brands including Baja, Bayliner, Angler, Fountain, MTI and Sea Ray. They are also the sole agents for CooperCoat and Sunstream boat lifts.


Optimal Yachts www.optimalyachts.biz

Mr Joachim Hammero Partner Mob: (+973) 3944 3711 Fax: (+973) 17382510 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 5826 Manama

Recently launched, Optimal Yachts offer an extensive selection of boats, both new and second hand. Brands include Aga Marine, Seamaster, Liberty and Fjordboats.






http://www.optimalyachts.biz/


BOAT DISTRIBUTORS & DEALERS contd.


Sea Sports Marine Centre www.aldhaencraft.com



Part of the Al Dhaen Group of Companies, Sea Sports Marine Centre offers a huge range of branded products and accessories produced by leading manufacturers from around the world such as Mercury, Suzuki IBM, Cresisub, Plastimo, Bradley, Mylon, as well as Al Dhaen's own range of world‐class sport‐fishing boats.

EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS IN THE MARINE SECTOR


Arabian Marinas Company www.arabianmarinas.com

Mr Zaher Moukadem Sales Manager Tel: (+973) 1746 7664 Fax: (+973) 1746 7662 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 5288 Manama

Manufacture and distribution of high quality floating marinas throughout the GCC, starting from concrete pontoons, aluminium fingers, pile guides and gangways. Arabian Marinas Company is part of Al Matrook Group.



http://www.arabianmarinas.com/

http://www.arabianmarinas.com/


EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS IN THE MARINE SECTOR contd.


UMT www.umtgulf.com

Mr Bassam Hajj General Manager Mob: (+973) 3994 3331 Tel: (+973) 1787 9180 Fax: (+973) 1778 3180 Email: [email protected]


Established in 2000 in the GCC and in 2007 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Marine specialises in the design, construction, installation and maintenance of floating docks, PWC lifts, waterfront and marina design. Clients include Aramco in Saudi Arabia, the US Navy, Reef Island Bahrain and Durrat Marina.

MARINA OPERATORS – existing


Amwaj Marina www.amwaj‐marina.com

Mr Peter Jennings Marina Manager Tel: (+973) 1603 4492 Fax: (+973) 16033101 Email: p.jennings@amwaj‐marina.com


Circular 60,000m² marina with 145 berths and 4 superyacht berths within the Amwaj Islands complex. Water sports and sailing lessons are provided by the Sail Laser Academy, together with windsurfing, kayaking and pedalos. Amwaj Marina was the venue chosen to hold the first Bahrain Boat Show (www.bahrainboatshow.com)






http://www.bahrainboatshow.com/

MARINA OPERATORS – existing contd.


Bahrain Yacht Club www.thebahrainyachtclub.com

Judy Byrd Sailing Secretary Tel: (+973) 1770 0677 Fax: (+973) 1770 1797 Email: [email protected]

P O Box 5390 Manama

BYC offers marina facilities and services such as berthing, boat parking, launching, recovery, valet services, underwater inspection. They also provide RYA sailing lessons, Power Boat courses, Windsurf Training and a PADI Dive School. BYC also provides Dolphin Watching and trips to nearby islands.


Marina Club www.marinaclub.com

Mr David Pouponneau Marine Manager Mob:(+973) 3963 7034 Tel: (+973) 1729 1527 Fax: (+973) 1729 1528 Email: [email protected]


Marina facilities and services; berthing, boat parking, launching, recovery, valet services, underwater inspection, 50 ton hoist and diving. Boat trips and water sports facilities for hire.



mailto:info@the



MARINA OPERATORS – under construction


Durrat Marina www.durratbahrain.com

Ms Nabeela Siddique Marketing Manager Tel: (+973) 1756 2400 ext.305 Fax: (+973) 1755 6900


$1.3bn 700,000m2 mixed use marina across three islands, will provide berthing for 400 boats/yachts and cater for nearly 4000 households. The marina is a joint venture between Durrat Khaleej Al Bahrain and Tameer, one of the GCC region’s leading developers. The marina is the first of its kind in the Middle East in terms of both type and size.


Marina West www.marina‐west.com

Mr Abdulnabi Shakeeb Marketing Manager Tel: (+973) 1769 0808 Fax: (+973) 1769 1133 Email: ashakeeb@marina‐west.com


A $700mln development on the unspoiled west coast of Bahrain with easy reach to Saudi Arabia. Marina West will offer a unique beachfront lifestyle with private beach, marina and health club facilities.


http://www.marina-west.com/


COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL


ASRY Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company www.asry.net

Mr Rolf Eriksson Commercial General Manager Tel: (+973) 1767 4030 Fax: (+973) 1767 1111 Email:[email protected]


Leading ship repair yard in the Arabian Gulf; jack up rigs, barges, tankers, OBO’s, LNG’s, LPG’s, Conversions. ASRY has a UK based subsidiary ASRYMAR.


The Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Company www.basarec.com

Mr Santosh Bai General Manager Tel: (+973) 1772 8691 Mob: (+973) 3964 6373 Fax: (+973) 1772 9891 Email:[email protected]

P O Box 584 Manama

BASAREC are suppliers of slipways, quaysides, floating docks etc. They also have off‐shore repair teams and workshops to fit and repair electrical systems, pipefitting, steelwork and carpentry.

http://www.asry.net/

http://www.basarec.com/

4. DUBAI (UAE) Geography: Part of the United Emirates, the emirate of Dubai is almost entirely desert and has an area of just over 4000 sq kms. The natural coastline is about 40 miles in length, but the numerous offshore developments have extended that many times over. Population is 1.4 million of which around 80% are expatriates. Economy: Only 6% of its revenues come from petroleum and natural gas. Tourism, construction, trade and financial and other services are the main resources of economic activity. Historically Dubai has long been a major trading port. Jebel Ali port has the largest man‐made harbour in the world and is ranked eighth in the world for container traffic. GDP per head for the UAE as a whole is $40,000, but this hides immense differences between the incomes of the indigenous population and skilled workers drawn from the West and the mostly south Asian unskilled guest workers. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: the development of the leisure marine sector is a side‐effect of the great construction boom – with its emphasis on waterside developments and land reclamation – that Dubai has fostered over the last decade. Projects such as the Palm Islands and The World are projected to add 30,000 new berths and 1,500 kilometres of extra coastline. At present only Palm Jumeirah is nearing completion and the recession is expected to have a negative impact on the plans for the various other mega‐projects. In 2009, however, much of this lies in the future. Marina berths are in short supply and the total boat park, comprising mostly motorboats in the 10 to 20 metre range, is in the region of just a few thousand craft. That said, a sophisticated local leisure marine industry with capabilities that include building and supporting superyachts and hi‐tech racing boats is growing rapidly, and the annual Dubai Boat Show held in March is considered the major boat show for the region, although Abu Dhabi is begun to provide competition. Commercial marine environment and infrastructure: Dubai has long been associated with ship repair and ship building activities. The growing demands for ship repair services and service expertise in the region have witnessed a high demand resulting in the expansion and relocation of Jadaf Dubai, the Arabian Gulf’s oldest ship repair and industrial marine yard to the Dubai Maritime City. Once completed the Dubai Maritime City will be the first purpose‐built maritime centre and the largest of its kind in the region while international conglomerate Dubai World, which includes flagship entities such as DP World and Dry Docks World, is also seen as a major attractor. Doing business in Dubai: See the notes in the introduction regarding doing business in the Arab world, but the British Embassy in Dubai has added that UK companies wishing to supply equipment and services to leisure boat owners must contact the marina managers or alternatively seek to distribute or find representation through local marine equipment distributors and outlets. Some marinas, such as the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, have their own in house workshop facilities to service their clients and would prefer to be contacted directly by potential suppliers. UK companies wishing to supply equipment and services to commercial ship builders and repair yards can route their offer through the technical manager of the target company.

COMMERCIAL AND CONTAINER PORT/ TERMINAL OPERATORS


DP WORLD (DUBAI PORTS AUTHORITY)

Mr Ghanem Alabbar Procurement Manager Ms Hafsa Nazneen PA

PO Box 17000 Dubai Tel: 009714 804 0848 Fax: 009714 881 8230 Email: [email protected] Website:www.dpworld.com


GULFTAINER CO LTD

Mr Keith Nuttall Commercial Manager

PO Box 225 Sharjah Tel: 009716 528 4206 Fax:009716 528 4513 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gulftainer.com


FUJAIRAH PORT

Captain Mousa Murad General Manager

PO Box 787 Fujairah Tel: 009719 222 8800 Fax: 009719 222 8811 Email: [email protected] Website:www.fujairahport.ae


AJMAN PORT

Mr Eugine Joseph Procurement Manager

PO Box 388 Ajman Tel: 009716 747 0111 Fax: 009716 747 0333 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ajmanport.gov.ae


http://www.dpworld.com/


http://www.gulftainer.com/


http://www.fujairahport.ae/


http://www.ajmanport.gov.ae/


UMM AL QUWAIN PORT

Mr Murtaza Moosajee General Manager

PO Box 279 Umm Al Quwain Tel: 009716 765 5882 Fax: 009716 765 1552 Email: [email protected] Website:No Website

Comments: Umm AL Quwain Port was established in 1987, and offers an international standard port with four quays ranging from 115 meters to 400 meters. It is located in the Free Zone.


SAQR PORT

Mr Nasser Busdami Procurement Manager

PO Box 5130 Ras Al Khaimah Tel: 009717 205 6107 Fax: 009717 266 8533 Email:[email protected] Website:www.saqrport.com



http://www.saqr-port.com/

BOAT BUILDERS (LEISURE)


GULF CRAFT INC

Mr Mostafa Agib Operations Manager N.M Erasand PA

PO Box 666 Umm Al Quwain Tel: 009716 764 6664 Fax: 009716 764 6665 Email: [email protected] Website:www.gulfcraftinc.com


AL SHAALI MARINE

Mr O.V Sesi Operations Manager

PO Box 787 Ajman Tel: 009716 743 6443 Fax: 009716 743 6440 Email:[email protected] Website: www.alshaalimarine.com


PALM MARINE FZCO

Mr Mark Rego Operations Manager

PO Box 261489 Dubai Tel: 009714 883 5222 Fax: 009714 883 5228 Email: [email protected] Website: www.palmmarine.ae


RAS AL KHAIMAH PLASTICS EST

Mr Pabmanabhan NP Marketing Manager

PO Box 838 Ras Al Khaimah Tel: 009717 244 5777 Fax: 009717 244 5425 Email: [email protected] Website:www.plastics.co.ae



http://www.gulfcraftinc.com/


http://www.alshaalimarine.com/


http://www.palmmarine.ae/


http://www.plastics.co.ae/

RIVIERA YACHT

Mr Ragheb Shatarat Operations Manager

PO Box 41854 Sharjah Tel: 009716 526 0555 Fax: 009716 526 0055 Email: [email protected] Website:www.riviera.ae


AL HAREB MARINE

Mr Mohammed Hareb Operations Manager

PO Box 2357 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 1228 Fax: 009714 324 1933 Email:[email protected] Website: www.harebmarine.com


AL YOUSUF INDUSTRIAL LLC

Mr Ammar Awafi Operations Manager

PO Box 6150 Dubai Tel: 009714 347 4111 Mobile: 0097150 644 6420 Fax: 009714 347 2213 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yamaha‐marine.ae


WESTERN MARINE

Mr Jyrki Jaamaa General Manager

PO Box 43 Dubai Tel: 009714 303 9744 Fax: 009714 303 9743 Email: [email protected] Website: www.westernmarinegulf.com


http://www.riviera.ae/


http://www.harebmarine.com/


http://www.yamaha-matine.ae/


http://www.westernmarinegulf.com/

SUPERYACHT BUILDERS


PLATINUM YACHTS FZCO

Mr Kosas Antonotoulos Managing Director

PO Box 17215 Dubai Tel: 009714 883 3323 Fax: 009714 883 3686 Email: [email protected] Website: www.platinumyachts.ae

SHIP BUILDERS AND REPAIR (COMMERCIAL)


DUBAI SHIP BUILDING & ENGINEERING LLC

Captain Evegeny Bessnov Operations Manager

PO Box 35515 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 1615 Fax: 009714 324 1819 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dubaishipbuilding.com


AL BAWARDI MARINE ENG LLC

Mr George Koshy Operations Manager

PO Box 6515 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 1001 Fax: 009714 324 1252 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albawardimarine.com



http://www.platinumyachts.ae/


http://www.dubaishipbuilding.com/


http://www.albawardimarine.com/


HARRIS PYE GULF L.L.C.

Mr Sunil Kumar Operations Manager

PO Box 21763 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 1535 Fax: 009714 324 3585 Email:[email protected] Website: www.harris‐pye.com


INTER OCEAN SHIP REPAIRS LLC

Mr Sunil Datta Operations Manager

PO Box 3322 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 1166 Fax: 009714 324 1800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.interocean.co.ae

MARINE TRANSPORT PROJECTS Infrastructure


MARINE TRANSPORT AGENCY (ROAD & TRANSPORT AUTHORITY) GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI

Eng Anas Saleh Liaison Engineer

PO Box 118899 Dubai Tel: 009714 372 4142 Fax: 009714 206 5181 Email: No email available Website:www.rta.ae

Design


MARINE TRANSPORT AGENCY (ROAD & TRANSPORT AUTHORITY) GOVERNMENT OF DUBAI

Eng Mohammed Al Bastaki Engineer

PO Box 118899 Dubai Tel: 009714 372 4197 Fax: 009714 372 4212 Email:No email available Website:www.rta.ae


http://www.harris-pye.com/


http://www.interocean.co.ae/

http://www.rta.ae/

http://www.rta.ae/

Boat and Ship Building and Repair Yards


DUBAI DRY DOCK (DRY DOCKS WORLD)

Mr Michal Habina Technical Manager

PO Box 8988 Dubai Tel: 009714 404 4523 Fax: 009714 345 0116 Email: [email protected] Website: www.drydocks.gov.ae


DUBAI MARITIME CITY (under construction)

Mr Abdulla Galadari Engineering Director

PO Box 117774 Dubai Tel: 009714 308 4653 Fax: 009714 345 1406 Email: abdulla.galadari@dubaimaritime Website: www.dubaimaritimecity.ae


JADAF DUBAI (DRYDOCKS)

Mr Hassan Ali Musabeh Technical Divisional Manager

PO Box 5642 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 2424 Fax: 009714 324 0998 Email:[email protected] Website: www.drydocks.gov.ae


RIVIERA YARD MAINTENANCE

Mr Bradley Collet Technical Manager

PO Box 41854 Sharjah Tel: 009716 526 0555 Fax: 009716 526 0055 Email: [email protected] Website:www.riviera.ae


http://www.drydocks.gov.ae/

mailto:Abdulla.galadari@dubaimaritime

mailto:Abdulla.galadari@dubaimaritime

http://www.dubaimaritimecity.ae/



http://www.drydocks.gov.ae/


http://www.riviera.ae/


SHARAF YACHTS FZC

Mr Peter Holmes Engineering Manager

PO Box 42120 Sharjah Tel: 009716 526 1195 Fax: 009716 526 1196 Email: [email protected] Website:www.sharafyachts.com

BOAT AGENTS, DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS


AL BANNA GROUP

Mr Joaquim D’Souza General Manager

PO Box 2606 Dubai Tel: 009714 285 3222 Fax: 009714 285 6070 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albannagroup.com


MACKAY INTERNATIONAL MARINE

Mr Chris Mackay Managing Director

PO Box 37594 Dubai Tel: 009714 368 4800 Fax: 009714 368 2483 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mackaymarine.com


LEISURE MARINE MIDDLE EAST

Mr David Pollard General Manager

PO Box 112866 Dubai Tel: 009714 338 8604 Fax: 009714 338 8605 Email: info@leisuremarine‐e.com Website: www.leisuremarine‐me.com


http://www.sharafyachts.com/


http://www.albannagroup.com/


http://www.mackaymarine.com/


http://www.leisuremarine-me.com/


NORTH WEST MARINE LLC

Mr Mohammad Darwish Commercial Manager

PO Box 96089 Dubai Tel: 009714 267 0330 Fax:009714 267 0307 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nw‐marine.com

MARINE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS


OCEAN POWER INTERNATIONAL L.L.C

Mr Rafid Qurashi General Manager

PO Box 83761 Dubai Tel: 009714 266 8980 Fax: 009714 266 8981 Email: [email protected] Website:www.opigulf.com


TECHNOLOGY VENTURES ME FZC

Mr Anup Valappil General Manager

PO Box 9252 Dubai Tel: 009716 557 2602 Fax: 009716 557 2603 Email: info@tv‐me.com Website:www.tv‐me.com


TEIGNBRIDGE PROPELLERS & MARINE EQUIPMENT CO.

Mr Sreekumar Tillai General Manager

PO Box 17065 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 0084 Fax: 009714 324 0153 Email: [email protected] Website: www.teignbridge.co.uk


http://www.nw-marine.com/


http://www.opigulf.com/


http://www.tv-me.com/


http://www.teignbridge.co.uk/


NEW PLANET INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT L.L.C

Mr Asif Ashraf General Manager

PO Box 182878 Dubai Tel: 009714 229 8121 Fax: 009714 229 8141 Email: [email protected] Website: www.np‐industrial.com


CARIBBEAN TRADING CO L.L.C

Mr Ruday Bhanu General Manager

PO Box 4978 Dubai Tel: 009716 533 6334 Fax: 009716 533 6553 Email: [email protected]: www.nautilusweb.com


FAYLAKA TECHNICAL SERVICES

Mr Zora Singh General Manager

PO Box 28262 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 7383 Fax: 009714 324 4937 Email: [email protected] Website: www.faylaka‐tech.com


M HUSAIN & BROS L.L.C

Mr Makdad Bahrain General Manager

PO Box 1816 Dubai Tel: 009714 222 1046 Fax: 009714 223 2500 Email: [email protected] Website:www.mhusain.com


http://www.np-industrial.com/


http://www.nautilusweb.com/


http://www.faylaka-tech.com/


http://www.ntsuae.com/


WARTSILA GULF FZE

Mr Vivek Balabobal General Manager

PO Box 61494 Dubai Tel:009714 324 3778 Fax: 009714 324 0807 Email: [email protected] Website:www.wartsila.com


NATHEER TECHNICAL SERVICES

Mr Savi Omartin General Manager

PO Box 85186 Dubai Tel: 009714 267 4450 Fax: 009714 267 4451 Email: [email protected] Website:www.ntsuae.com


LALIZAS MIDDLE EAST TRADING LLC

Mr Aubalt Arulappan Commercial Manager

PO Box 113059 Dubai Tel: 009714 324 4163 Fax: 009714 324 4203 Email:[email protected] Website:www.lalizas.com


SUNSEEKER MIDDLE EAST LLC

Mr Ali Jafla General Manager

PO Box 23332 Dubai Tel: 009714 339 5966 Fax: 009714 339 5960 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sunseekerme.com


http://www.wartsila.com/


http://www.ntsuae.com/


http://www.laliza.com/


http://www.sunseekerme.com/


NAVI SAFE ENGG SERVICES LLC

Mr Harmann Walia General Manager

PO Box 49101 Dubai Tel: 009714 341 2433 Fax: 009714 341 2430 Email: [email protected] Website:www.navisafe.ae

MARINA OPERATORS (LEISURE)


DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MARINE CLUB (MINA SEYAHI DUBAI)

Mr Sid Ben Salah General Manager Mr Jose Moreno Marina Operations Manager

PO Box 24883 Dubai Tel: 009714 399 4111 Fax: 009714 399 5672 Email: [email protected] Website: www.minaseyahidubai.com


DUBAI OFFSHORE SAILING CLUB

Mr Keith Mutch General Manager

PO Box 11881 Dubai Tel: 009714 394 1669 Fax: 009714 394 1596 Email:[email protected] Website:www.dosc.ae


DUBAI MARINA (EMAAR HOSPITALITY

Mr Steve Stiglbauer General Manager

PO Box 214019 Dubai Tel: 009714 362 7884 Fax: 009714 362 7965 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com


http://www.navisafe.ae/


http://www.minaseyahidubai.com/


http://www.dosc.ae/


http://www.dubaimarinarachtclub.com/


DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB

Mr Jean Franois Luquer General Manager

PO Box 6302 Dubai Tel: 009714 295 6000 Fax: 009714 295 6044 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dubaigolf.com


FUJAIRAH INTERNATIONAL MARINA CLUB

Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Mohammed Marina Manager

PO Box 2099 Fujairah Tel: 009719 222 1166 Fax: 009719 222 9711 Email: [email protected] Website:www.fimc.ae


AL HAMRA VILLAGE MARINA

Mr Romain Felber General Manager

PO Box 30019 Ras Al Khaimah Tel: 009717 244 7263 Fax: 009714 244 7203 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alhamravillage.com


JEBEL ALI GOLF RESORT AND SPA

Mr David Thomson General Manager Mr Vangie Camaclang PA

PO Box 9255 Dubai Tel: 009714 804 8050 Fax: 009714 883 5396 Email: [email protected] Website: www.jebelali‐international.com


http://www.dubaigolf.com/


http://www.fimc.ae/


http://www.alhamramarina.com/


http://www.jebelali-international.com/


IGY MARINAS

Mr John Caradona Director of Operations

PO Box 21159 Dubai Tel: 009714 363 1500 Fax: 009714 268 8218 Email: [email protected] Website:www.igymarinas.com

MARINA BUILDERS


CLEMENT SYSTEMS GULF

Mr Juergem Kathi CEO

PO Box 18686 Dubai Tel: 009714 883 0666 Fax: 009714 883 600 Email: info@clement‐gulf.com Website: www.clementgulf.com

SPECIALISED MARINE PRODUCTS AND SERVICE CLUSTERS


KNOTICA MARINE MALL

Mr Rami Nour Operations Manager

PO Box 54070 Dubai Tel: 009714 303 9886 Fax: 009714 303 9888 Email: [email protected] Website:www.knotika.com


http://www.igymarinas.com/


http://www.clementgulf.com/


http://www.knotika.com/

SPECIALITY MARINE INTERIORS


ADVANCED FIBERGLASS INDUSTRIES

Mr Kevin Connington General Manager

PO Box 32278 Dubai Tel: 009714 340 3905 Fax: 009714 340 3906 Email:[email protected] Website:www.afi.co.ae


GREENLINE INTERIORS CO L.L.C

Mr Najib Takieddine CEO

PO Box 262456 Dubai Tel: 009714 886 2220 Fax: 009714 886 2221 Email: glinfo@greenline‐teriors.ae Website: www.greenline‐teriors.com


AKS INTERIOR DESIGN L.L.C

Mr Ahmad Reza General Manager

PO Box 32278 Dubai Tel: 009714 222 5644 Fax: 009714 224 3274 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aksuae.com


http://www.afi.co.ae/


http://www.greenline-interiors.com/


http://www.aksuae.com/

5. Egypt Geography: A million square kilometres of mostly desert, Egypt has 2,450 km of coastline divided between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The River Nile is also navigable for 1,545 km. The population is 83 million. Economy: Egypt lacks the oil wealth of the Gulf States and that, combined with its large population, puts it in the bottom half of the global wealth league with a GDP per head of just $5,400. The economy is relatively sophisticated, however, with services accounting for around 50% of GDP and manufacturing 38%. Tourism is estimated to account for 6% of GDP. Income inequalities mean that 10% of the population account for 30% of the national income, revealing the presence of a sizeable middle class with the disposable income required for leisure activities. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: As the home of the Suez Canal Egypt plays host to large numbers of yachts as they pass through on their way to the Indian Ocean and beyond. Egypt is not seen as a cruising ground in its own right however, and the majority of its water sports activities are shore‐based, with the Red Sea renowned for its diving and snorkelling. The number of the boats in the country is not known with any precision, but it seems likely that the majority are local fishing boats, together with the fleet used to cater for the tourist activities referred to above. The Mediterranean coast has seen an upsurge in development in recent years, aimed primarily at the local population. The Red Sea is more popular with external tourists, due to its clear waters and longer season.

YACHT AND SHIPBUILDERS


DE BIRS YACHTS

Mr Tarek Ragheb Chairman Ms Marwa Singer Vice Chairman

Amreya Free Zone, 23512 Amreya, Alexandria Tel: +203 4500144 / 4480902 / 4500146 Fax: +203 34500143 Website: http://www.debirsyachts.com

Comments: Designs and builds fibreglass yachts (with and without motor engine), pleasure craft and sailing boats. De Birs is a joint stock company established in 1998. It employs 290 persons and has a branch in Cairo.


EGYPTIAN SHIP REPAIRS & BUILDING

General Mahmoud Moustafa Ahmed Chairman

Gate No.1 Alexandria Customs Port Ras El‐Tin, El‐Gomrok Alexandria Tel: +203 4803588 / 4803859 / 4877415 / 4803761 Fax: +203 4877417 Website: http://www.esrbc.net

Comments: Established in 1916, after nationalisation it became a public sector company. It is now affiliated to Ministry of Defence. The company provides maintenance and repair services for all kinds of vessels of all sizes. It also constructs and builds ships including tugs, fire and rescue, ferries and river craft. As well as manufacturing and installing components and spare parts , it also supplies components, equipment and signals.

http://www.debirsyachts.com/

http://www.esrbc.net/


ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING WORKS

Eng. Dina Ahmed Wahba Awad Chairman Eng. Ahmed Wahba Awad Managing Director

4 Karam Street Mina El‐Bassal P.O. BOX 20 Minia El‐Bassal Alexandria Tel: +203 3927014 Fax: +203 3928818 / 3939256

Comments: Manufactures of small launches, yachts, cruisers and powerboats. The company is a joint stock company established in 1952 and employs 70 persons.


MARINE EGYPT

Eng. Sadek Sharaby Chairman

Inside Maadia Edco Fishing PortAl Maadia 22776 Beheira Governorate Tel & Fax: +2045 2970550 Mobil: +20105440434 / 0106559250 Emails: info@marine‐egypt.com.eg [email protected] Website: http://marine‐egypt.com.eg

Comments: Manufacturer of trawlers, sailing boats, tourist yachts, motor cruisers, lake, river, canal, harbour and coastal vessels.



http://marine-egypt.com.eg/


OSMAN MARINE

Eng. Osman Omar Zanaty Partner

2nd Ind. Zone Industries Complex Section No. 3, Unit No. 1,2,3 Borg El‐Arab Alexandria Tel: +203 4597120 Fax: +203 5851768 Mobile: +2010 5387261

Comments: Manufacturer of fibreglass motor yachts, motor cruisers and sailing boats.


SALAH EL‐SEMBESIKANY SHIPS & YACHTS BUILDING

Mr Salah El‐Sembesikany Owner

Ezzbet El‐Borg Damietta Tel & Fax: +2057 2700415 Mobile: +20123703031 / 0105077797

Comments: Builder of sailing boats, motor yachts and cruisers.


ALEXANDRIA SHIPYARD

Admiral Ibrahim El Desouky Chairman

Customs Gate no. 36 Alexandria Port El‐Kabary, 21533 Alexandria Tel: +203 4407420 / 4409426 / 4411897 / 4404597 / 4403090 / 4408090 Fax: +203 4404672 / 4411605 Website: http://www.soficom.com.eg/alexyard

Comments: Building, repair and maintenance for all kinds of merchant and cargo vessels, oil rigs, marine platforms, petroleum tanks, heavy steel structures and joinery works containers. The company is a public sector company established in 1960, and it employs 2386 people.


THE ARAB CONTRACTORS SHIPYARDS

Eng Hossam El Din abdel Raouf Ship Building Dept. Manager

34 Adly Street Cairo Tel: +202 23959500 / 23959522 Fax: +202 23937674 E‐mail: [email protected]

Comments: Builds ships of up to 1000 tons displacement. Its services include the design, construction and supply of modern logistics services. It also builds patrol and service boats, tugs, hoppers and split barges, pontoons and shear leg cranes.

http://www.soficom.com.eg/alexyard



TIMSAH SHIPBUILDING COMPANY

Eng. Ezzat Dourgham Chairman

1 El Warsha Street, Ismailia P.O.Box 126 Tel: +2064 3919599 / 3396541 / 3921801 / 3923828 Fax: + 2064 3919353 E‐mail: [email protected] Website: www.timsahshipbuildigoffshore.com Alexandria Branch: 112 Abdel Salam Aref Street Glym P.O.Box 1045 Alexandria Tel: +203 5835948 / 5837792 / 5835171 Fax: +203 5828292 Cairo Branch: 17 Sheraton Housing Misr El Tameer 8th Quarter Heliopolis, Cairo P.O.Box 8 Rowda Sheraton Tel: +202 2665996 / 2665997 / 2665993 Fax: +202 2665988

Comments: This company was established in 1961, currently has 1600 employees and is a subsidiary of the Suez Canal Authority. It specialises in shipbuilding, ship repairs, onshore and offshore contracts. It has two shipyards; one in Ismailia and a second in Alexandria



http://www.timsahshipbuildigoffshore.com/

http://www.timsahshipbuildigoffshore.com/


SUEZ SHIPYARD COMPANY

Eng Hassan Hanafy Chairman Eng Abdel Baset Galal Shipbuilding Director

5 Shoadaa El Yemen Street Port Tawfik Suez Tel: +2062 3190620 / 3190750 Fax: +262 3197848 E‐mail: Shipbuild@suez‐shipyard.com.eg Website: http://www.suez‐shipyard.com.eg

Comments: This company was established in the 1860s and is a subsidiary of the Suez Canal Authority. It specialises in ship building and ship repairs.


SHAMA MARITIME INDUSTRIES – SHAMA YACHTS

Eng. Mohamed Mahmoud Ali Shamaa General Manager Mr Gary Slaney International Sales Tel.: +447793581550 Email: [email protected]

4th Ind. Zone, Plot 58 A, St. No. 57 6th of October City Tel: +202 38333242 / 38333801 / 38333243 Fax: +202 38332413 Email : [email protected] Website: http://shamayachts.com

Comments: The largest designer and manufacturer of fibre glass luxury motor yachts in Egypt.



http://www.suez-shipyard.com.eg/

http://www.suez-shipyard.com.eg/


mailto:%[email protected]

http://shamayachts.com/


M.EISSA SHIP YARD FOR BUILDING SHIPS

Eng. Mohamed Ramadan Eissa Owner

Sharq Eltafreea Port Fouad Port Said 0123 Telephone: +200123846305 Mobile: +20123846305 E‐mail: [email protected] Website: http://meissashipyardportsaid.9f.com/

Comments: One of the oldest shipyards in the region. Builds fishing boats, megayachts, sailing boats, motor yachts and pilothouse yachts. It also builds oil tankers up to 7000 tons as well as cargo ships. Its vessels are built from steel, wood and fibreglass.


RED SEA MARINE INDUSTRIES

Eng. Ossama Talaat Owner

Merryland Bldgs. 6 Guesr El‐Suez Cairo/Ismailia Road Cairo Tel: +202 22577364 / +2010 7717550 / +2065 3261015 Fax: +202 24171157 Mob: +2010 7717550 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: http://www.redsea.com.eg

Comments: RSMI was established in 2000 in Safaga, Red Sea. It has recently opened a fibreglass factory in Alexandria for the manufacture of premium quality yachts. It also constructs commercial vessels at its 14000 sq m shipyard in Safaga, Red Sea, including safari ships, tourist submarines, glass bottomed and fishing boats in addition to industrial grade steel vessels and small ships.


http://www.alibaba.com/member_site.html?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmeissashipyardportsaid.9f.com%2F&inquireurl=http%3A%2F%2Fus.my.alibaba.com%2Fmcweb%2Fcontact.htm%3Faction%3Dmcweb%3Acontact_action%26domain%3D2%26id%3D100555997&enmemberid=8pctgRBMALOPpRYEpy82f6pYcPuCEnrr&companyid=100555997&baseurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alibaba.com



http://www.redsea.com.eg/


CANYON TECHNICAL INDUSTRIES

Mr Gamil Saad Chairman & Managing Director

4A Ibn Zanki Street Zamalek Cairo Tel: +202 7362518 Fax: +202 7362526 E‐mail: info@canyon‐motoryachts.com Web site: http://www.canyon‐motoryachts.com Yard: Amreya Free Zone Alexandria

Comments: Builders of sports boats, mid‐size cruisers, sports fishing boats, yachts and super motor yachts, Canyon has been building boats for over 25 years. Canyon offers a complete range of boats ranging in size from 14 feet (4 meters) to 86 feet (26 meters) superyachts. All boats are built the traditional way: hulls, decks and floorings are laminated by hand in a composite polyester resin and fibreglass, with marine plywood and foam/balsa strengthening.


DEFCONE MARINE SERVICE

Mr. Ahmed Eid Managing Director

4 Al Gomrok Al Kadem Street Alexandria 2133 Tel: +203‐4831420 Fax: +203 4831433 Mobile: +20106691197 Website: http://www.defcon‐marine.com

Comments: Builder of ships and boats plus general marine works and importing and exporting of ships and yachts.



http://www.canyon-motoryachts.com/

http://www.canyon-motoryachts.com/

http://us.my.alibaba.com/userbehavior/contactPersonUpdate.htm?memberId=NgDWjIEuUDqygcKfpUenaJZ6rrtlEJBCHk4XRKHYqLE8vAeR%2B3DvfA%3D%3D

http://www.defcon-marine.com/


APHRODITE MARINE

Mr Nicola Youano George Boiner General Manager Eng. Nader Guirguis Saad Production Manager

Ind. Zone El‐Roweissat Plot 8 Sharm El‐Sheikh South Sinai Tel: +2069 3662108 / +2012 3488304 / +2017 6025025 Fax: +2069 3662108 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aphroditemarine.com

Comments: Manufacturer and exporter of fibreglass boats. Trades under the name of A.M.CRAFT Fibreglass Boats. It exports to Cyprus, Germany and Greece.


ART MARINE EGYPT

Mr Alessio Eumbiolo Owner Mr Ahmed El‐Khatib General Manager

Gouna Touristic Resort Marina Free Zone Sharm El‐Sheikh South Sinai Tel: +2065 3580099 / +2011 1144522 / +2011 1144525 Fax: +2065 3580099 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.artmarine.net http://www.artmarine.net/eo.html

Comments: A distributor of tourist yachts and boats. Established in 2007, ART Marine’s offices in El Gouna and Hurghada provide a full range of services to yacht owners. As exclusive dealers for Benetti superyachts, Azimut, Atlantis, and Riviera, they offer the full service ranges for these boats, as well as a brokerage service; full after sales and spares backup; service and maintenance.


http://www.aphroditemarine.com/


http://www.artmarine.net/

http://www.artmarine.net/eo.html


CAIRO MARINE DESIGNS & MARINE CONSULTANTS

Eng. Mohamed Ali Selim Mohamed Partner Email: [email protected]

47 Dr.Abdallah El‐Araby Street Off El‐Tayaran Street Nasr City Cairo Tel: +202 24022469 / 22618826 / +2010 6508900 Fax: +202 22618826 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: http://www.cairomarinedesign.com

Comments: Established in 1986, the main activities of the company are ship design, shipbuilding and repairing supervision, project management, ship stability and interior design for hotel ships and yachts. They provide consultancy such as damage stability calculation, design modification and project supervision.


OCEANDRO LARGE YACHT BUILDER

Mr Fayez Fakhry Rabah Chairman Eng. Adel Nossier General Manager

Adabia General Free Zone Ataka Suez Tel: +2 062 323 0056 / 7 / 3230401 / +202 37489617 Fax +2 062 3230058 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.oceandro.com

Comments: Established in 1986, the main activities of the company are ship design, shipbuilding and repairing supervision, project management, ship stability and interior design for hotel ships and yachts. They provide consultancy such as damage stability calculation, design modification and project supervision.




http://www.cairomarinedesign.com/


http://www.oceandro.com/


KAMA MARINE

Mr Nicola Youano George Boiner General Manager Eng. Nader Guirguis Saad Production Manager

Public Free Zone in Adabia Cairo/Suez Road Suez Tel: +2062 3230593 / +202 25785255 Fax: +202 25770944 Email: [email protected] Admin: 10th Ramadan City, 3rd Industrial ZoneCairo Tel: +2015 353723/22/20/21 Website: http://www.kandil.com http://www.kandilindustries.com

Comments: Manufacturer of motor cruisers, sailing boats and other pleasure boats. Situated in the Adabiya Free Zone on a 6000 square meter plot with 103 meters frontage on the Gulf of Suez, they manufacture both custom and production boats for private and the public use to suit any demand and budget. They also offer marine services and maintenance available in their shipyard.


EDWY FOR CONTRACTING METAL CONSTRUCTIONS & SHIPS BUILDING (MOHAMED GHARYANY & CO.)

Mr Mohamed Gharyany Mohamed Partner Mr Sayed Gharyany Mohamed Partner Mr Wael Gharyany Mohamed Partner

100, Corniche El‐Nil Street Helwan Road Helwan Tel: +202 23700333 / 23700444 Fax: +202 23700555 Website: http://www.edwy.com (under construction)

Comments: General building and ship building, operation of civil works and urban renovation works.


http://www.kandil.com/

http://www.kandilindustries.com/

http://www.edwy.com/


MARINE LALUNA ‐ LALUNA BOAT BUILDING & MARINE SUPPLY

Mr Ahmed Hassan Owner

Public Free Zone, Block 5, Boat Yard Ataka Suez Tel: +2062 3230309 Fax: +2062 3230058 Website: http://www.laluna‐eg.com 78 Ahmed El Zayat Street Dokki Cairo Tel: +202 37486298 / 37489617 Fax: +202 37489153 Admin: 72 Maahad El‐Gezira Street Building 9018 El‐Qatamia Cairo/Suez Road Cairo Tel: +20‐2‐25082188 /+2010‐5374994

Comments: Design and construction of all kinds of motor yachts, sailing boats, trawlers, dive boats and cruisers. The company was established in 1993. They trade in various marine items and accessories, and are sole agents of Tonanco Marine Gears, Kort Profelles, Defcar Design Software and Save Wave.

http://www.laluna-eg.com/


PORT SAID ENGINEERING WORKS (P.S.E.W)

Mr Moustafa Amin Guinena Chairman Mr Ahmed El‐Sayad General Manager

1st Ind. Zone A1 El‐Shadid Salah Hawash Street Beside Flat Glass Factory 10th of Ramadan, Sharkeya Tel: +2015 410441 / 410854 / 410711 / +2066 3400810 Fax: +2015 410711 / +2066 3400846 Admin: 1 Al‐Shareka El‐Porsaidia Street Behind Al‐Rekaba Al‐Edareya Ard El‐Golf Cairo Tel: +202 24180916 / 24179337 / 24179338, Fax +202 24180917 / 24159786 Website: http://www.psew.com.eg

Comments: Various heavy engineering including the construction and repair of ships. The company works in ship building, steel structure, off‐shore structure, pipe lines, ship repair, high way bridges, water and sewage treatment plants, petroleum tanks, pumping station and GRP products.


TIGER MARINE

Eng. Yasser Abdallah Partner Mr Hassan Mourad Partner

2/4 El‐Laselky Street, Apt. No. 5 New Maadi, Maadi, Cairo Tel: +20 225160405 / 25162573 / 27544557 Fax: +202 25162573 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tigermarine.com

Comments: Manufacturer of yachts and commercial agent for yacht accessories manufacturers. Uses trade name WAV for yacht accessories. Also produces inflatable boats, rigid, foldable, hull and soft bottoms for leisure use, diving and military, exporting to 18 countries worldwide.

http://www.psew.com.eg/


http://www.tigermarine.com/

MARINE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS


ALEXANDRIA MARITIME & TRADE

Eng. Mahmoud Abd El‐Hady Chairman Mr Karim Abd El‐Hady OperationsManager

682 El‐Horreya Road Loran 21411 Alexandria Tel: +203 5852230 / 5823426 Fax: +203 5852230

Comments: Commercial agents in the field of diesel spare parts, communications equipment, yacht and ship supply, sound proof materials, spare parts for navigation equipment. Also operates as a maritime consultancy and designer for boats and yachts. Distributors of yachts and pleasure craft, as well as distributors of components, equipment and signals for ships and boats.


EUROPEAN AGENCIES & MARITIME WORKS

Capt. Mohamed Sharaf General Manager

78 El‐Baharia Street El‐Gomrok P.O. BOX 519 Alexandria Tel: +203 4800918 / 4702061 / 4701017 Fax: +203 4701077 web site: http://www.eamw.net

Comments: Commercial agents for life saving and safety equipment, marine lifeboats and supplies.

http://www.eamw.net/


NORSK HANDLES CENTER‐BUREAU OF ENG. MOURAD S. AHMED

Mr Morad Sayed Ahmed Owner

278 El‐Geish Road Stanley Alexandria Tel: +203 5436140 Fax: +203 5411060

Comments: Commercial agent and importer of rescue and safety equipment, winches, motors and fishing hooks.


ALEXANDRIA MARITIME CONSULTATIVE OFFICE

Dr. Ahmed Ezz El‐Din Medany Owner

10 Ahmed Yehia Street Glym Alexandria P.O. BOX 1424 Alexandria Tel: +203 5836700 / 5839403 / 5823493 / 5858570 Fax: +203 5828587 E‐Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.amcoeg.com

Comments: Engineering and marine consultants. Agent and importer of ultrasonic equipment, compressors, telescopes, deck cranes, marine and industrial pumps, diesel motors, electric switchboards steam turbines and air conditioners.


http://www.amcoeg.com/


ALI IBRAHIM IBRAHIM AREF

Mr Ali Ibrahim Owner

31 Victor Emanual Square Smouha Alexandria Tel: +203 4287990 Fax: +203 4287990 (Tel & Fax) Mobile: +20182131293

Comments: Importer and distributor of diving equipment, marine engines and spare parts (trade). Also shipbuilding and ship repair materials.


ALI IBRAHIM IBRAHIM AREF

Mr Ali Ibrahim Owner

31 Victor Emanual Square Smouha Alexandria Tel: +203 4287990 Fax: +203 4287990 (Tel & Fax) Mobile: +20182131293

Comments: Importer and distributor of diving equipment, marine engines and spare parts (trade). Also shipbuilding and ship repair materials.


AMESTERDAM ALEX. MARINE FOR MARINE EQUIPMENT

Mr Ahmed Abd El‐Hakim Abd El‐Latif El‐Amir Partner

El‐Fayrouz Bldg. 3 Beside El‐Moltaqa Mall El‐Super Jet El‐Qadim SquareSidi Gaber, Alexandria Tel: +20 3 4242384 Fax: +20 3 4242384 (Tel & Fax) Mobile: +20122392917

Comments: Importer and distributor of gears, gaskets and cables, as well as marine engines and spare parts, marine control instruments, deck machinery, fittings and spare parts.


DOLPHIN MARINE

Mr Hussein Atef El‐Bagoury General Manager

66 Taawineyat Smouha 4th Floor, Flat No. 43 Smouha Alexandria Tel & Fax: +203 4252179 Mobile: +20127959096 / 0123603630 Website: http://www.dolphin‐marine.net

Comments: Commercial agents for a wide range of marine equipment including navigation and wireless telecommunication equipment.

http://www.dolphin-marine.net/

http://www.dolphin-marine.net/


RADIO HOLLAND EGYPT

Mr David Slager Chairman Mr Mahmoud Said Turkey General Manager

24 Syria Street Roushdy Alexandria Tel: +203 5233454 Fax: +20 3 5233238

Comments: The company was founded in 1975 under the name of Suez Electronics with branches in Suez, Port Said and Cairo. Supplies and services marine electronics and radio equipment for vessels transiting the Suez Canal and calling at Egyptian ports. Products include antenna systems, monitors, radar, satellite TV, telephony, weather fax and wind speed and direction.


EL‐LABBAD FOR MARINE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY

Eng Ahmed El Labbad Chairman

27 Victor Emmanuel Square Smouha Alexandria Tel: +203 425 4249/425 0862/425 1820 Fax: +203 425 0862 E‐mail: [email protected]

Comments: El Labbad for Marine & Supply represents seven British companies and signed an agreement with Apollo Fire Detectors‐UK in 1995 who have continuously supplied El‐Labbad. El‐Labbad is registered with Suez Canal Authority, General Egyptian Petroleum Corporation, the main Egyptian shipyards and Arab Contractors. Agent of Beta Marine and Indanex for generators.



NEPTUNE COMMERCE CORPORATION (NCC)

Captain Ahmed Galal

10 A Mohamed Ahmed El Afifi San Stefano Alexandria Tel & Fax: +203 584 163 9 E‐mail: [email protected]

Comments: NCC represents several products of reputable manufacturers including Silva (Sweden), Viking Life Saving Appliances (Denmark), Si‐Tex Electronics (USA), TMC (Taiwan), Aqua Signal (Germany), Lalizas (Greece), Trem (Italy), Ancor (Italy), Mavimare (Italy) and Ocean (Italy). NCC is currently establishing a new division for yachts after its success in selling three vessels, Scarani, Poseidon and Bryant. They do not represent any of these companies officially, but they co‐operated with them to provide yachts for NCC customers. The new yachting division will be dedicated to selling yachts with a separate sales team.


RAMCO FOR ENGINEERING & MARINE SUPPLY

Mr Mounir Shenouda

148 Taawniate Smouha Smouha Garden City Alexandria Tel: +203 4253155 / 4260226 Fax: +203 4253033 E‐mail: [email protected]

Comments: Importers and distributors of marine and safety equipment.




SPORTS BOATS UNITED

Mr Tamer Khairy Eissa Owner Mr Amr El‐Badrawy Sales Manager

Shell Building 40, Road, No. 254 Degla, Maadi Cairo Tel: +20 225197219 / 25211507 Fax: +202 25197219 / 25211507 (Tel & Fax) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sportboatsltd.com

Comments: Agent and importer in for boats and yachts from the USA. Sport Boats Ltd represents several boat brands covering all the fields of leisure boating, water sports and sports fishing.


SPHINX TRADING & INVESTMENT‐WAZZAN BROTHERS

Mr Emile Nazim El‐Wazzan Partner Mr Nabil Nazim El‐Wazzan Partner

3 Ishaq Yaccoub Street, 11211 Zamalek, Cairo Tel: +202 27363132 (6 Lines) / 27367232 / 27370811 / 27351618 Fax: +20 227350739 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wazzanegypt.com

Comments: Commercial agents for yachts and spare parts.


http://www.sportboatsltd.com/


http://www.wazzanegypt.com/


BEACON

Eng. Ramadan Mohamed Mahmoud Chairman

13 Hafez Ibrahim Street, Flat No.2, 1st Floor Ataka Suez Tel: +2062 3326767 / 3330500 Fax: +2062 3330480 Admin: 1 Ahmed Abd El Naby Street El Nozha El Gededa Cairo Tel: +202 6202629 Fax: +202 6202619 Email : info@beacon‐egypt.com Website: http://www.beacon‐egypt.com

Comments: Beacon was established as a supplier of navigation and communication systems 1987. It acts as an agent, importer and installer of marine equipment fittings, navigation and communications systems. It imports from the UK, New Zealand, Canada. It also provides system integration services to the following sectors: navigation, vessel management and surveillance, remote site monitoring, shipboard electronic navigational equipment, automatic vehicle location and dispatch, high speed voice and data communications and GSM network installation.


http://www.beacon-egypt.com/


BASCO ENGINEERING & TRADING

Mr Sherif Fanous General Manager

20 Asmaa Fahmy Street Ard El‐Golf Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 22906997 (15 Lines) / 22914368 / 24157933 Fax: +202 22906774 / 24157922 Email: info.egypt@basco‐group.com Website: http://www.basco‐group.com

Comments: Basco is an agent for marine equipment and supplies the lightening vessels and ferryboats of the Suez Canal Authority in addition to floating docks for Lake Nasser. Basco has a number of factories in Egypt to produce a diverse variety of products including marine panels and ceilings and marine fire rated doors. Basco is the official representative of the following international marine suppliers in Egypt: Rolls‐Royce Commercial Marine, EVAC Marine Systems, IMAC SWEDEN (marine interior supplier), Hydrodiesel LTD and Rescue one (connector boats).


ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE OFFICE

Mr Moustafa Ahmed El‐Ashry Owner Mr Hany Ahmed Moustafa Ahmed El‐Ashry Deputy General Manager

20 Gamal Abd El‐Nasser Street Ismailia Tel: +2064 3363842 / +2012 3272717 Fax: +2064 3321960 Email: [email protected]

Comments: Importer and agent for marine equipment, sewage treatment equipment and pumps, water measuring equipment, marine pumps and oil separators against water. They import from Germany and the Netherlands .


http://www.basco-group.com/



EASTERN ELECTRONICS

Mr Sherif Fanous General Manager

39, El‐Gomhoureya Street El‐Taief, Port Said Tel: +2066 3221950 / 3345910 / Fax: +2066 3236159 / +202 25210659 Email : [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://eastern‐electronics.com www.ee‐eg.com

Comments: Company is an agent and distributor of wireless telecommunications, satellite telecom equipment and antennas. Provides repair and maintenance services for such equipment in their three workshops in Port Said, Alexandria and Cairo. The company has warehouses in a free zone in Port Said where imported products can be brought in without paying customs duties. The company has branch offices in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. Eastern Electronics are agents for Procom (antennas), Maxon (wireless telecommunication equipment), K.V.H (satellite telecommunication equipment), Simoco (wireless telecommunication equipment), S.G Brown (electric compass), Mcmurdo (marine saving equipment), Raymarine (UK navigation and communications products), McMurdo (UK navigation and communications products), Lilly & Gillie (UK navigation and communications products), SML Technologies (UK ultra electronics), Drake Aviation (UK communication products), Raytheon (USA navigation and communication high seas).


GENERAL CONTRACTORS & IMPORTATION‐MOHAMED AHMED ABU ZIKRY

Mr Mohamed Ahmed Abu Zikry Owner

64 El‐Merghany Street Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 24157248 / 24180510 Fax: +202 22906480 Email: [email protected]

Comments: Marine contracting, ports building and harbour dredging. Agents for harbour requisites, marine headlamps, and parts for drilling machines. They are agents for Flotex Nederland (marine flashlights), IHC (trailer parts), Imtech Marine (locks and winches) and Cooper (ball bearings).



http://eastern-electronics.com/

http://eastern-electronics.com/

http://www.ee-eg.com/



MANIAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Mr Ismail Maamoun Owner

4 El‐Mahdy Street Off El‐Gomhourreya Street Cairo Tel: +202 25889699 / 25881977 / 25889500 / 23687917 Fax: +202 25914468 Email: [email protected]

Comments: Agents for components and equipment for ships and boats. Imports from Turkey, Italy, Germany, UK, France and Spain. Daylight marine signalling lamps, electrical control equipment, insulating paper, protection equipment, timers, digital meters, regulators, limit switches and micro switches, signs lamps, selectors switch, push buttons, brass bars, thermal switches, thermal silicon cables and wires, anti fire cables, power factor capacitors, welding wires and welding irons.


MIDDLE EAST FOR PETROLEUM SERVICES

Mr Eman Abd El‐Salam Owner

5, Street No. 12 El‐Moqattam, El‐Qalaa, Cairo Tel: +202 25078920 Fax: +202 25080385 Email: mepsco‐[email protected]

Comments: Agents for petroleum and electrical equipment, industrial detergents, paints, parquet, essences, laboratory equipment for food and medical purposes, electrical transformers, glass fibre tank coating equipment, maritime equipment, valves and anti fire paints.




SINAI MARINA FOR MARITIME WORKS

Mr Hamdy Mohamed Eleiwa Zaher Chairman Mr Hesham Arafat General Manager Mr Talaat Abu El‐Fadl General Manager

7 Mahmoud Kotb Street Ard El‐Golf Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 24157276 / 24144701/2/3 / 22908142/45 / Fax: +202 22918846 Email: zindustrial@zoim,com.eg, [email protected] Website: http://www.zoverseas.com.eg Admin: 2 El‐Hegaz Street In Front Of CIB Bank Roxy, Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 24554515 / 24546123 / 24546124

Comments: Builds and repairs marine units, chartering and ship management, mining field, consumer products and services, security, crisis planning and management.


TECNICO CONTRACTING & TRADING

Mr Alfred Assil Anis Chairman Mr Kamal Fahim General Manager

3 Hassan Sadek Street Off El‐Merghany Street Heliopolis, Cairo Tel: +202 24190995 / 24182462 Fax: +202 24182462 / 24190995 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Comments: Agent and importer of yachts and yacht equipment.

mailto:zindustrial@zoim,com.eg


http://www.zoverseas.com.eg/



6. KUWAIT Geography: Comprised mostly of flat desert, Kuwait has around 500 km of Persian Gulf coastline and nine islands, of which only two are of any appreciable size. The population is 2.7m, of which 1.3 are expatriates. Economy: Oil accounts for around 50% of GDP, and 95% of exports. GDP re head is $57,400, making its citizens the fifth richest in the world. Other major industries are construction, shipping and financial services. It is not a major tourist destination, due in part to its proximity to Iran and Iraq, and reports state that visits by foreign yachts are not encouraged. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: Kuwait is estimated to have over 25,000 boats along its coastline, but with only 2,500 marina berths the vast majority of these are assumed to be trailer launched motor boats. There are two principal marinas, one near Kuwait City known as the Yacht Club, and a second 60km south near the Khiran resort. The 3rd Kuwait Boat Show due to be held in March 2009 was postponed indefinitely, but reports are that it may be staged again in 2010. There is little in the way of local boat production. There are three commercial ports, at Doha, Shuiba and Shuwaikh.


THE INTERNATIONAL FIBREGLASS CENTRE

Mr Issam Al Gharabally Chairman and MD

PO Box 20912, Safat 13070 Tel: 00965 2484 7154 Fax: 00965 2484 9688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gulfmasterboats.com

Comments: Established in 1994, it builds pleasure, commercial and military fibreglass powerboats . Brands represented include Princess Yachts.


http://www.gulfmasterboats.com/

EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS


ALGHANIM MARINE

Mr Soud Alghanim Owner Mr Faisal Ahmad General Manager Mr Pradeep Kumar Sales Manager

PO Box 15251, Souk Al Dakhili Tel: 00965 2472 9377 / 88 Fax: 00965 2472 9344 Email: [email protected] Website: www. alghinimmarine.com

Comments: Distributor of boats, boat engines and accessories. The company represents Bombardier, Evinrude and Johnson Boat Engines from 3 hp up to 250 hp, Seadoo Watercraft from Canada and Seadoo sport boats and Can‐am ATVs. Alghanim is the agent for Fairline Yachts (UK) and Kohler's Marine Generators. The company also represents Cigarette Racing Boats for the Middle East territory, and operates its own service centre.


AL BOOM MARINE

Mr Adel Al Sumait Owner Mr Mathew Daniel Commercial Manager

PO Box 42188, Shuwaikh 70652 Tel: 00965 2483 0474 Fax: 00965 2483 8293 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: none given

Comments: Established in 1987, the company has several outlets all over Kuwait. Fully equipped workshops are located in key locations ; Al Khiran Resort, Marina Mall and the Yacht Club at Salmiyah Al Boom represents the following brands, Gulf Craft, Majesty yachts, Gulfcraft cruisers and fishing boats. Mercury USA ‐ outboard engines, Mercruiser ‐ Inboard engines, Mercury high performance racing products. Westerbeke, USA; Mares, Italy; Volvo‐Penta Sweden and many more. They currently employ over 200 personnel.







SEAS AND DESERTS

Mr Ahmed Al Ameeri Managing Director Mr Imthiyas Sales Manager

PO Box 110, Safat 13002 Tel: 00965 8222 88 ext 215‐218Fax: 00965 4845 346 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.seadesert.com

Comments: Importers, exporter, distributer, supplier and service provider to utility ships, mega yachts, yachts, boats and all terrain vehicles, including navigation equipment, electronics, and other equipment. Seas & Deserts is the official dealer in Kuwait for the Hatteras Yachts range and a number of others including Boston Whaler boats.


AL MOHALLAB MARINE

Mr Ahmad Abdul Rafouf,General Manager

PO Box 9096, Al Salmiya 22091, Tel: 00965 2491 4149 ext 102 Fax: 00965 2491 4514 Mobile: 00965 9733 7810 Email: [email protected] Website: none

Comments: Exclusive dealer in Kuwait for "Silver Craft" boats for both commercial and leisure use. The company stocks leisure yachts/boats from 42 to 90 ft. They also represent a number of US and European brands both for boats and spare parts.



http://www.seadesert.com/



ALSHAYA MARINE GENERAL TRADING

Mr Edwin B Asuncion Administration Officer

PO Box 13294, Kaifan 71953 Tel: 00965 2481 2121 ‐ ext 101 Fax: 00965 2491 3125 Email: [email protected] & [email protected] Website: www.alshayamarine.com

Comments: Established in 2003, it exclusively represents Fountain Powerboats, Donzi, Wellcraft, Centurion, Supra and Moomba boats for the GCC and other neighbouring countries. They offer express cruiser, sport, racing and fishing facilities. In addition Alshaya Marine is the exclusive dealer for Couach Yachts.



http://www.alshayamarine.com/

SUPPLIERS OF MARINE PARTS & SPARES


AL SABIH MARINE EQUIPMENT CO

Mr Majid Al Sabih,Managing Director Mr Akhdar Office Manager

PO Box 64155, Shuwaikh B 70452 Tel: 00965 2483 5228 Fax: 00965 2481 9672 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alsabihmarine.com

Comments: Established in 1989, the company stocks a large quantity of marine and boat accessories such as diving equipment, marine antennas, compasses, pumps, lighting, water pumps, diving equipment, inflatable boats, generators, marine air conditioners and electrical equipment.


AL SABAH MARINE

Mr Shadi Samara Managing Director

PO Box 1217, Safat 13013 Tel: 00965 2482 7354 & 9739 2862 Fax: 00965 2482 7352 Email: m.d@alsabah‐marineco.com Website: www.alsabah‐marineeco.com

Comments: The company was established in 1970 and provides a diverse range of marine related services covering all areas of operation for both the offshore and inshore industry. Its activities include marine construction, navigational equipment and alarms. It also stocks a range of marine equipment, including boats, tugboats, barges and survey boats. In addition the company also provides other marine services including chartering.


http://www.alsabihmarine.com/


http://www.alsabah-marineeco.com/


NATIONAL MARINE SERVICES CO

Mr Abdul Aziz Al Hatem Owner Mr Adel Office Manager

PO Box 7474, Hawally 32048 Tel: 00965 2245 1364 & 2249 7590 Fax: 00965 2245 1365 Email: [email protected] Website: none

Comments: The company distributes marine engines and spare parts for Yamaha, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, Cummins, Yanmar, MTU, Mitsubishi and others.


NATIONAL MARINE SERVICES CO

Mr Abdul Aziz Al Hatem Owner Mr Adel Office Manager

PO Box 7474, Hawally 32048 Tel: 00965 2245 1364 & 2249 7590 Fax: 00965 2245 1365 Email: [email protected] Website: none

Comments: The company distributes marine engines and spare parts for Yamaha, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, Cummins, Yanmar, MTU, Mitsubishi and others.



MARINA OPERATORS


AL TAMDEEN REAL ESTATE CO

Mr Khaled Al Boulishi Al Kout Marina Manager

PO Box 21816, Safat 13079 Tel: 00965 2393 0100 & 2393 0134 Fax: 00965 2392 0159 & 2393 0136 Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected]

Comments: Tamdeen manages the Al Fahaheel Marina, which forms part of a much larger waterside development, which can accommodate over 150 yachts from 45ft to 140 ft. It has a repair workshop on site and lift capacity of up to 100 tons.


UNITED REAL ESTATE CO

Mr Khaled Al Muhanna Marina Mall Waterfront Project Manager

PO Box 2232, Safat 13023 Tel: 00965 2247 7927 x 4462 Fax: 00965 5744 433 Email: [email protected] Website: www.urconline.com

Comments: Founded in 1973 its portfolio includes commercial complexes, hotels and resorts. The Marina Mall Project features a 3 km multi featured coastal strip marina. The Marina Seaside includes the Marina Crescent, Club Marina and the Marina Hotel. The marina is one of the largest in Kuwait and by far the most modern with a facilities for yachts from 34 to 130 feet.






http://www.urconline.com/


KHIRAN RESORT (TOURISTIC ENTERPRISES COMPANY)

Mr Mohammad Al Twaim Marina Manager Mr Adnan Zein Eddine General Manager

PO Box 23310, Safat 13094 Tel: 00965 3395 1122 x 601 & 2395 1122 Fax: 00965 3395 1318 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kuwaittourism.com/khiran.aspx

Comments: Khiran Resort & Marina is situated approx 120 kilometres from Kuwait City. The Marina has land parking area for approx 270 boats and anchorage facility/berths with a capacity for approx 260 boats ranging in different sizes. Located in the area is a specialised maintenance and repair workshop offering comprehensive services.


AL SALMIYAH MARINA & YACHT CLUB

Mr Ali Sayed Shehab Al Qallaf Yacht Club Manager

No address supplied Tel: 00965 2565 6741 or 00965 256 51979 Mobile: 00965 996 55676 Fax: 00965 2565 2578 Email: ali‐[email protected] Website: www.kuwaittourism.com

Comments: The Yacht Club has a marina with mooring space and workshops for up to 390 boats from 25 ft. The manager here is responsible for all the government yacht clubs namely, Al Sha'ab Yacht Club, Fahaheel Yacht Club & Ras Al Ard Yacht Club. Salmiyah Marina is the largest and will host the 2010 boat show. Each of the yacht clubs has its own marina facilities.

http://www.kuwaittourism.com/khiran.aspx

http://www.kuwaittourism.com/khiran.aspx


http://www.kuwaittourism.com/

EQUIPMENT SPECIFIERS FOR THE MARINA SECTOR


GULF DREDGING COMPANY

Mr Manaf M Al Muhanna Chairman & Managing Director

PO Box 24054, Safat 13101 Tel: 00965 2462 4400 & 2481 5080 Fax: 00965 2481 7272 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gdckw.com

Comments: The company was established in 1975 and has been extensively involved in the design, supply and installation of marinas in Kuwait, catering to the needs of corporate clients such as the Touristic Enterprises Company, Kuwait Public Transport Company (Ras Al Ardh Marina), United Real Estate Company (Marina at Salmiya Waterfront) and Kuwait Oil Company (Marina of small boats harbour, Mina Al Ahmadi).


GULF CONSULT (ARCHITECTS ‐ ENGINEERS ‐ DEVELOPERS)

Mr Jeff de Lange Managing Director

PO Box 22412, Safat 13085 Tel: 00965 2484 3565 & 2483 7716 Fax: 00965 2484 9532 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gulfconsult.net

Comments: Established in 1967 Gulf Consult provides a wide range of expertise, innovative design and consultation services to its clients. The company has extensive track record of successful work with internationally renowned consultants such as LG Mouchel and partners, Mott MacDonald, Parsons Brinkerhoff International and WS Atkins & Partners and has carried out a number of reputable projects in the region such as the Fahaheel waterfront development.


http://www.gdckw.com/


http://www.gulfconsult.net/

7. QATAR Geography: Qatar is a promontory that extends into the Persian Gulf while sharing a land border with Saudi Arabia. It has 563 kilometres of coastline with an interior comprising mostly flat desert. The population stands at 833,000. Economy: Oil and gas account for more than 50% of GDP, but like the other Gulf states it is also using its revenues to develop other industries including tourism and ‘knowledge‐based’ services. GDP per head is $103,500, making it the second richest in the world. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: As with the other oil‐rich countries in the region a number of large‐scale residential waterside developments are underway, with the three marina $14bn Pearl‐Qatar project completing its first stage of construction in February 2009. The target date for completion is 2011. The numbers of boats based in the emirate is currently low at around 1,800 with just 1,200 berths available, but reports state the motor cruisers from 10‐15 metres were selling well prior to the recession.


Alfardan Marine

Mr Joseph Sarrouh, Sales Manager

PO Box 23084 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 4435626 Fax: +974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alfardan.com.qa/marine

Company Type: Diversified distributor of boats, marine engines (outboard and inboard),marine parts and accessories. Brands Carried: Riva / Dominator / Dalla Pieta / Monterey Boats / Mercury MerCruiser / Raymarine / Sunstream Boat Lifts


http://www.alfardan.com.qa/marine/


Goltens Qatar

Mr Sandeep Seth, MD for the Middle East Mr Roy d'Souza, Sales Manager

PO Box 30863 Doha Qatar Tel: +971 43977231 Fax: + Email: [email protected] Tel: +974 6695679 Fax: +974 4863088 Email: [email protected] Website: www.goltens.com

Company Type: Independent repair specialist.


Speed Marine

Mr Islam Amer Sales Manager Mr Arif Rashid Branch Manager

PO Box 9145 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 4410109 Fax: +974 4696329 Email: [email protected] Tel: +974 4410109 Fax: +974 4696329 Email: [email protected] Website: www.speedmarinegroup.com



http://www.goltens.com/



http://www.speedmarinegroup.com/

Company Type: Authorised dealer of SEA‐DOO as well as Jet boats, engines and accessories. This company is part of the Jassim Bin Nasser Group. Brands Carried: SEA‐DOO via PRP/ Oryx via Gulf Crafts. Evinrude & Johnson outboard engines Beuchat, Sportstuff and Seabob accessories.


Al Badi Trading & Contracting Company

Mr Khalifa al Badi, General Manager Mr Mohamed Mukthar, Sales Manager

PO Box 3915 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 5513869 Fax: +974 4442888 Email: [email protected] Website: www.albadidoha.com

Company Type: Designer & Manufacturer of fibreglass boats Major Clients Include: Customs & Ports Authority / Qatar Armed Forces / Qatar Coast Guards / Qatar Navigation / Ministry of Municipality Affairs


Art Marine LLC (Ritz Carlton Marina)

Mr Lee Scheele, General Manager

PO Box 23400 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 4848922 Fax: +974 5895650 Email: [email protected] Website: www.artmarine.net


http://www.albadidoha.com/


http://www.artmarine.net/

Company Type: A Marine hospitality company and exclusive distributors for the Azimut‐Benetti Group Brands Carried: Azimut Yachts / Benetti / Atlantis / Riviera / Zen Yacht / Monte Carlo Marine / Williams Performance Tenders


Allied Qatari Contracting & Trading Group

Mr Amir Selim, General Manager

PO Box 14907 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 5521050 Fax: +974 4329933 Email: none Website: none

Company Type: Distributor of luxury performance powerboats Brands Carried: Mastercraft


Qatar Marine Festival Organising Committee (QMFOC)

Rashid Al Binali, Communications & PR Manager

PO Box 28822 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 4994300 Fax: +974 4341610 Email: [email protected] Website: www.qmfoc.gov.qa


http://www.qmfoc.gov.qa/

Company Type: The Qatar Marine Festival Organising Committee (QMFOC) was established in 2007, tasked with organising the annual Qatar Marine Festival and year round events.


Ronautica Middle East The Pearl Qatar

Mr Lenard Bottenberg, Sales Manager

PO Box 7256 Doha Qatar Tel: +974 4965801 Fax: +974 4965804 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ronauticame.com

Company Type: Exclusive dealers for Qatar, Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman for Sunreef Yachts. Brands Carried: Sunreef & Al Maisan


http://www.ronauticame.com/

8. SAUDI ARABIA Geography: Saudi Arabia has an area of around 2 million square kilometres and is bordered by the Red Sea in the west and the Persian Gulf in the east. Much of the country is desert or semi‐arid and largely unpopulated, with the cities on both coasts home to the majority of the 28.7 million inhabitants. Nearly 40% of the population is under the age of 15. Saudi Arabia has 2,640 km of coastline, with the Red Sea coast playing host to the bulk of its largely domestic tourist industry. Economy: Oil and gas account for around 45% of GDP, but there is an active and diversified private sector. There are plans to develop six ‘economic cities’ around the country to encourage further non‐oil development, with completion expected in 2020. The first – King Abdullah Economic City – got underway in 2005 north of Jeddah and when completed will include the country’s largest port and 35 km of waterside development. GDP per head is $20,700. Leisure marine environment and infrastructure: Saudi Arabia is in the early stages of developing its leisure marine industry. Many wealthy Saudis own yachts, but these are generally based outside the country, particularly in the Mediterranean. The growth of waterside developments combined with the attractive Red Sea coastline is however seen as a precursor to rapid development in the leisure marine sector that is set to open up boating to middle‐income Saudis who will keep their boats closer to home. October 2009 sees the first Saudi International Boat Show, a four‐day event being held in Jeddah that is expected to attract both local and international companies. Currently there is estimated to be around 10,000 boats in the country – the majority small fishing boats, annual sales are put at 300, and the number of marina berths available is expected to reach between 2500 and 3000 by 2012. POTENTIAL CONTACTS IN JEDDAH ‐ WESTERN REGION (RED SEA)


Saudi Arabian Marketing & Agencies Co., Ltd (SAMACO) (Marine Division)

Capt. Ossama Gad Managing Director

PO Box 5968 Jeddah 21432 Tel: +966 2 699 0064/699 2300 Fax: +966 2 699 1024 Email: [email protected]: www.samaco.com.sa

A dealer in luxury yachts, performance boats, ski boats, and fishing boats, SAMACO represents Hatteras Yachts, Sea Ray Yachts, Wellcraft Boats, Robalo Boats, Luhrs Corporation, Baia International and Boston Whaler. It is also deals in inboard and outboard engines, and in the past has acted as agent/distributor for Princess Yachts. The company stocks over 25,000 marine‐related products that include boats, engine parts, spares, fishing and diving gears, charts, cruising guides, foul weather gear, and a range of communication and navigation equipment.


http://www.samaco.com.sa/


Al Roban Co, for Marine Supplies (Suzuki)

Mr Abdullah Hassan Al‐Nawahi Sales Manager Mr Ali Ahmed Bamarouf General Manager

PO Box 3728 Jeddah 214 81 Tel: +966 2 650 0844 ext. 333 Fax: +966 2 651 4743 Mob: +966 554 466 738 Email: nawahi‐[email protected]

Established in 1990, the company is agent/distributor for Suzuki outboard motors, Avon inflatables, Maxum Speedboats; Ziegra; Rapp; Dng and Marinetek. It also deals in fishing boats, speed boats, outboard motors, inboard diesel engines, fishing nets and equipment, fishing tackle, boating accessories, water sports equipment, marine engines repairs and supply of parts; importing leisure boat accessories from Italy and France. Remote control security systems are imported from the USA, and it has branches in Jeddah, Jizan and Gunfidah.


Kayello Trading Est.

Mr. Ossama Kayello General Manager

PO Box 670 Jeddah 21421 Tel: +966 2 642 4059 Fax: +966 2 645 1813 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.kayello.com

Established in 1960, Kayello is one of the leading dealers in boats, PWC water crafts, water sports equipment, diving equipment and accessories. It also undertakes marine repairs and provides other services. The company represents Yamaha and Mercury outboard motors. Members of the Arab Marine Industries Association (A.M.I.A), it has 40 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and equipping of fibreglass ‘pearl’ boats. These are multi‐use boats for various applications including fishing, and other leisure activities.




http://www.kayello.com/


Jeddah Shipyard ‐ Al Blagha Holding Co

Mr Bill Moses MBE Marine Director Mr Javed Abidi Sales & Marketing Manager

P O Box 20077 Jeddah 21455 Tel: +966 2 627 2784 ext. 224 Dir: +966 2 627 2794 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.jeddahshipyard.com

Jeddah Shipyard is operated by the Riyadh based Al‐Blagha Holding Group, a diverse and well‐respected entity that has a number of shipping, port and freight forwarding subsidiaries. A relatively new addition to the Group, Jeddah Shipyard supports local and international tonnage that is either operating in the region or transiting the Red Sea. The facility is well supported with two large dry docks, an extensive array of equipment and a fully experienced workforce.


Abdul Aziz Gharbawi Est.

Mr. Tahir Ibn Abdul Aziz Gharbawi General Manager

PO Box 30495 Jeddah 21477 Tel: +966 2 647 2289/647 2135Fax: +966 2 648 5063 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gharbawimarine.com

Active in marine supplies, shipping and boating equipment, fishing and mooring ropes, wire ropes and hardware, navigation and safety equipment, and marine batteries and compasses.



http://www.jeddahshipyard.com/


http://www.gharbawismarine.com/


Abdullah Hashim Co., Ltd

Mr Azizur Rab General Manager Mr Abdus Samad AsZubairy Manager ‐ Marine Division

P O Box 44 Jeddah 21411 Tel: +966 2 662 1500 ext. 2229 & 647 2200 Ext. 1400/1401 Fax: +966 2 662 1640/ 648 6968 Mob: +966 503 632 934/ +966 503 356 974 (Mr. Rab) Email: info@ah‐group.com; [email protected]

Established in 1950, the company deals in Honda cars, motorcycles, gasoline & diesel engines, generators, water pumps and agricultural equipment. In Saudi Arabia it also represents Yanmar, Mariner, Barracuda, Teignbridge and Al‐Faris. In addition it imports and supplies leisure and fishing boats, RIBs and inboard and outboard engines.


Al‐Amin Marine

Mr Ismail Ali Mujahid General Manager

PO Box 329 Jeddah 21411 Tel: +966 2 653 4944/651 8891Fax: +966 2 651 9525 Email: [email protected]

Established in 1986, it imports and suppliers Glastron boats, Viking and Okuma reels, Clamax fishing line, Denji halogen lights, Eyeline swimming glasses and Maruto fish hooks.





Desert Sea Divers (Branch of Saudi Underwater Services Co., Ltd)

Eng. Amjad K. Horani General Manager

PO Box 50817 Jeddah 21533 Tel: +966 2 656 1807/ 656 1980 ext. 105 Fax: +966 2 656 1288 Email: [email protected]: www.desertseadivers.com

Desert Sea Divers deals in: scuba diving equipment – sales, service and rental, boat charters, and diving, snorkelling and fishing equipment. It also operates a purpose‐built PADI 5‐star dive centre. Stocked with all the latest gear from several‐respected dive equipment manufacturers.


Al‐Khorayef Commercial Co., Ltd

Sheikh Abdullah Al‐Khorayef General Manager Jeddah Marina

PO Box 7236 Jeddah 21462 Tel: +966 2 420 2666 x 124 Fax: +966 2 420 2777 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Established in 1980, the company is distributor for Volvo Penta and Zodiac Boats. It also deals in general pleasure and fishing boats, inflatable boats, outboard and inboard engines, boat trailers, navigational equipment, boat accessories, and fishing and diving equipment. It has branches in Riyadh, Al‐Khobar, and Jizan.


http://www.desertseadivers.com/




Marine Equipment & Services Co (Ba Aboud Group)

Mr Mohammed Rasheed Ba Aboud General Manager Mr. Yousif Mohammed Abu Baker Business Development Manager

P O Box 16679 Jeddah 21474 Tel: +966 2 636 9451 Fax: +966 2 636 0112 ext. 41 Mob: +966 504 608 478 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Suppliers of all kind of rescue boats to the Royal Saudi Navy, coast guards and the commercial sector. The company also supplies RIBs and other fibreglass boats, as well as installing all types of port and industrial security systems, including CCTV, fire alarm systems, smoke detectors etc. ME&S is also involved in general marine safety equipment, representing firms including Mcmurdo, Lalizas, Zodiac, Viking, International Safety Products, Jotron, Serpeiesm, Hammar, Evertec, Admiralty, Imo, RFD and DSB.


Marine Service Co. Ltd.

Capt. Salauddin Ahmed General Manager

PO Box 5971 Jeddah 21432 Tel: +966 2 648 2146 Fax: +966 2 648 2145 Mob: +966 505 689 737 E‐mail: [email protected]; salah@mscl‐marser.com Web: www.mscl‐marser.com

Established in 1975, Marine Service Co is involved in port handling services, and in supplying communications and navigation equipment, repair services for refrigeration equipment, welding services, ship management, marine surveyor services, nautical consultancy, marine engineering and marine maintenance services. It also represents Badger Meter Carrier; Cathelco; Chesterton Navico; Lumen and Desmi in the Kingdom. It has branches in Dammam and Makkah.

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http://www.mscl-marser.com/


Saudi Underwater Services Co. Ltd. (A Division of FAL Holdings Group)

Mr Majid Al Jadaan General Manager

PO Box 50817 Jeddah 21533 Tel: +966 2 683 0578 Fax: +966 2 683 1639 Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.desertseadivers.ws

Active in scuba diving – equipment sales, service and rental. Also boat charters and general supplies.


Bakri Navigation Co., Ltd

Capt. Farhat N. Siddiqui Director ‐ Marketing & Operations

P O Box 3757 Jeddah 21481 Tel: +966 2 651 1481 Fax: +966 2 651 2908 Mob: +966 505 607 862 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bakrinavigation.com

A well established holding company involved in ship bunkering, ship building and repairs, stevedoring and port operations/management services, and container terminal management.



http://www.desertseadivers.ws/


http://www.bakrinavigation.com/


Shairco for Trading, Industry & Contracting

Mr Sameer Shaji‐uddin Sales Manager Mr. Walid Al‐Shair General Manager

PO Box 9301 Jeddah 21413 Tel: +966 2 663 7666 Fax: +966 2 665 9424 Email: [email protected]

Manufacturers and suppliers of fibreglass boats.


Marine Equipment Company

Mr Mohammed Ahmed Ba‐Aboud General Manager

P O Box 669 Jeddah 21421 Tel: +966 2 636 7572 Fax: +966 2 637 4128 Mob: +966 504 631 057 Email: [email protected]

Suppliers of spare parts for diesel marine engines and generators to ships and leisure and fishing boats.



LEADING MARINA CLUBS – WESTERN REGION (RED SEA)


Durrat Al‐Arus – Marina & Tourist City

Eng: Adnan Sheikh General Manager

P O Box 9632 Jeddah 21432 Tel: +966 2 618 000/ 618 0173 Fax: +966 2 618 0114

Marina and marina club, recreation and leisure, golf course, equestrian centre, beach restaurants, hotel and resort and scuba dive centre.


Red Sea Marina – The Boating Centre of Jeddah

Mr Faisal Al‐Nowaiser General Manager

PO Box 5604 Jeddah 21432 Tel: +966 2 656 2817/656 2320Fax: +966 2 656 2462

Boats, yachts, ski jets, repairs and other marina services, navigation training school, marine equipment and marina club.


Al Ahlam Marina & Tourism Group

Mr Abdulrahman Al Hazmi General Manager

P O Box 14841 Jeddah 21434 Tel: +966 2 234 0417 Fax: +966 2 234 0417 Web: www.dreamdiver.net

Boat charter and diving.

http://www.dreamdiver.net/


Al Furusya Marina and Yacht Club (Park Hyatt Jeddah)

Mr. Rady Rady General Manager

Al‐Hamra Dist: Southern Corniche P O Box 5863 Jeddah 21432 Tel: +966 2 263 9666 Fax: +966 2 263 9667 Web: www.park.hyatt.com

A leading marina club in Jeddah.


Blue Limits

Mr. Daniel Rosa General Manager

Eastern Tower 5th floor, Auto Mall, King road Tel: +966 2 215 0943 Ext: 303‐306‐333 Fax: +966 2 215 0941 Mob: +966 553 320 380 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bluelimits.com

Marina and marine club

http://www.park.hyatt.com/


http://www.bluelimits.com/

LIST OF POTENTIAL COMPANIES IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE Note: . The market for boats is small and limited to fishermen in the Eastern Province. Most of the customers prefer to purchase their boats from Dubai, Bahrain or directly from Europe or the US. Many fibreglass manufacturers were making the bodies of boats locally, but for insufficient demand they have stopped manufacturing and continued the production of other product lines. Some companies have mentioned that there are strict regulations on boat owners that discourage them from keeping their boats inside the country.


Zamil Offshore Services Company

Mr Asim Khalil General Manager

P.O. Box 1922 Al‐Khobar 31952 Tel: +966 3 858 3621 Fax: +966 3 882 2032 Email: [email protected] Web: www.zamiloffshore.com

Zamil Offshore Services was founded in 1977 as a 100% Saudi Company working in diversified business fields. Its scope of work covers; offshore marine services, ship chandelling, ship chartering, offshore hook‐up projects, offshore shipbuilding, ship and rig repair and sea ports operation and management. Its fleet is expanding and reached 55 vessels in mid 2009. The fleet vessels include; anchor handling AHTSS vessels, supply vessels, utility boats, workboats and crew boats. Zamil's fleet vessels average age is less than 5 years. For almost three decades, Zamil shipyard has been active in the maintenance, repair and conversion of offshore vessels, and in 2002 it ventured in shipbuilding and since then it became the premier and only shipbuilder in the kingdom. Now, it is considered one of the significant shipbuilding and ship repair yards on the Arabian Gulf. It has built and delivered 19 vessels in six years.


http://www.zamiloffshore.com/


Gulf Power & Marine

Mr Abdullah A. Al‐Shaikh General Manager

P.O.Box 3292 Al Khobar 31952 Tel: +966 3 894 5809 Fax: +966 3 898 0154 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gulfpowermarine.com

Gulf Power & Marine was established in 1985 to provide scuba diving services in the Arabian Gulf waters, and in 1998 the company started trading in marine equipment. Currently, Gulf Power & Marine extends its services and supplies to commercial and military marine operators in the waters of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Gulf Power & Marine represents several UK companies such as, Bombardier and Kelvin Hughes. Mr. Al sheikh commented that the boat industry in Saudi Arabia is very limited due to regulations and restrictions on getting in and out of its waters, partly because the government is fighting smugglers and traffickers coming from the international waters. Gulf Power and Marine Establishment welcomes any co‐operation with UK companies in any related activities within the boat industry.


Al Khorayef Industries Company (AIC), Marine Division

Eng. Mahmoud Al Hefnawe Sales Manager

P.O. Box 305 Riyadh 11411 Tel: +966 1 265 1124 Fax: +966 1 265 2348 Al Khobar contact number Tel: +966 3 845 0810 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alkhorayef.com

The marine division of AIC is one of the largest marine equipment and accessories distributors in Saudi Arabia providing a wide range of boats, diving equipment and marine services. The company is an approved agent for Yamaha Marine, Volvo Marine, Zodiac and many other brands. The marine division has two offices; one in Al Khobar and another in Jeddah.


http://www.gulfpowermarine.com/


http://www.alkhorayef.com/


Ali Hussain Al‐Faran Trading Establishment

Mr Ali Hussain Al‐Faran General Manager

P.O.Box 275 Safwa Tel: +966 3 809 5950 DammamTel: +966 3 664 1808 Safwa, Head Office Fax: +966 3 809 5950 Email: [email protected]

The company distributes a wide range of fishing and diving equipment for commercial and leisure purposes. They also sell spare parts for Yamaha motors. The company have five outlets in the Eastern Province. Its management is interested to learn more about the available opportunities from UK companies.


Yaquop Al Dossary Establishment

Mr Foad Al Dossary General Manager

P.O. Box 499 Al Khoabr 31952 Tel: +966 3 864 1610 Fax: +966 3 895 1223 Email: [email protected]

One of the pioneer suppliers of fishing and marine equipment in the Eastern Province. The company has a showroom and office in downtown Al Khobar. It represents several brands and sells fishing, diving and marine equipment.


Environmental Services Company

Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Operations Manager

P.O. Box 82 Rahima 31941 Tel: +966 3 667 0614 Fax: +966 3 667 2144 Mob: +966 505 851 680 Email: [email protected]

One of the leading companies in the Eastern Province in marine environmental services. The company is a major supplier of fuel and cater ships in the Arabian Gulf.





Sharky Dive Centre

Mr Mohammed Al Ghanmi General Manager

P.O. Box 38590 Dhahran 31942 Tel: +966 3 894 9291 Fax: +966 3 346 9714 Email: [email protected]

One of the leading suppliers of diving tools and equipment in Al Khobar, it also provides diving training classes approved by PADI. The company rents and sells equipment and fills up gas cylinders for divers.

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9. SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION In this rapidly changing region the internet is the best source of information on individual companies and developments. The commercial sections of the local British Embassies are also very helpful and can help make introductions. Foreign and Commonwealth Office – the website is the gateway to finding contact details for individual embassies. http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/business‐trade/ British Marine Federation – has a range of advisory services designed to aid UK marine companies in making sales overseas. http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/what_we_do/international_development.aspx UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) – government export agency that provides advice and grants to new and small exporters https://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ CIA World Factbook – highly regarded source for economic / geographical / political information on any country in the world. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the‐world‐factbook/ MEED – Middle East Business Intelligence – magazine and website. Essential reading for those who want to keep up to date with new contracts and deals taking place in the region. www.meed.com

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http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/business-trade/

http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/what_we_do/international_development.aspx

https://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

http://www.meed.com/

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