From routine vessel maintenance to full dry-dock overhauls – Arcship delivers precision marine engineering solutions across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, and the wider UAE.
Dubai stands as one of the world’s foremost maritime hubs, handling millions of tonnes of cargo and supporting a vast fleet of commercial, offshore, and specialised vessels every year. Whether you operate tankers transiting the Arabian Gulf, offshore support vessels servicing energy platforms, or cargo ships calling at Khorfakkan, Jebel Ali Port, Zayed Port, Ras Al Khaima, Fujairah, Khalid Port, Dubai Maritime city, vessel integrity and operational uptime are non-negotiable.
Arcship, headquartered at Al Jaddaf Drydock World in Dubai, delivers comprehensive ship repair, vessel repair, and marine repair services across the UAE. Our certified engineers combine decades of Gulf-region expertise with the latest repair technologies to restore vessels to class-compliant, fully operational condition — on schedule and within budget. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Arcship is the trusted partner for ship owners, fleet managers, and marine superintendents operating in the region.
Arcship offers a complete range of marine repair and maintenance services, covering every aspect of your vessel’s operational and regulatory requirements from our Dubai Drydock facility.
As a resident operator at Al Jaddaf Drydock World, Arcship manages complete dry-docking projects with seamless coordination of all trades. Our proximity to class society surveyor offices and specialist subcontractors at the facility minimises vessel off-hire time and ensures efficient, compliant project execution.
Arcship’s engine overhauling division is a core technical competency, delivering factory-standard overhauls on all major two-stroke and four-stroke marine diesel engines. Our engineers carry an extensive spare parts inventory and maintain strong OEM relationships to ensure minimal vessel off-hire periods.
Arcship’s marine mechanical solutions service supports all aspects of vessel mechanical system maintenance, from dry-dock interventions to critical system repairs that keep your vessel commercially operational. Our team specialises in complex mechanical diagnostics across all vessel types in the Arcship portfolio.
Arcship is an approved service provider for life-saving appliances, ensuring your vessel’s survival systems meet the latest SOLAS requirements and Flag State regulations. All LSA servicing is carried out by trained technicians and certified to the relevant class and administration standards.
Arcship’s fire fighting appliances servicing team ensures your vessel’s active and passive fire protection systems are maintained in a state of full operational readiness, in compliance with SOLAS Chapter II-2 and Flag State requirements.
Arcship provides authorised calibration services for marine instruments and measuring equipment, ensuring measurement accuracy and compliance with regulatory approval requirements. All calibration certificates are traceable to national and international standards.
Vessel casualties, machinery failures, collision damage, and grounding events require immediate, expert response. Arcship’s emergency repair teams can mobilise within hours to any location across Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, and UAE offshore anchorages — 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Arcship services all vessel types operating in UAE waters, including oil and chemical tankers, container vessels, general cargo ships, offshore support vessels (OSVs), jack-up barges, tugs, and bulk carriers. Our engineering teams and workshop facilities at Al Jaddaf Drydock World are equipped to handle vessels across the full range of size and complexity encountered in the Arabian Gulf region.
Yes. Arcship operates a 24/7 emergency marine repair response service. We can mobilise to any Dubai port, UAE anchorage, or offshore location within the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Emergency services include damage assessment, temporary structural and mechanical repairs, seaworthiness restoration, and direct liaison with class society surveyors and P&I Club correspondents.
Arcship works under the survey and approval of all major classification societies active in UAE waters, including Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register, DNV, ABS, and ClassNK. Our welding procedures, NDT contractors, and technical processes are carried out to class-approved standards. Details of our approvals and certifications are available at arcship.ae/approvals-and-certifications.
Arcship is based at Shed 182B, Al Jaddaf Drydock World, P.O. Box 65565, Dubai, UAE. Al Jaddaf is one of the most established ship repair and dry-docking complexes in the Middle East, providing Arcship with immediate access to dry-dock berths, specialist subcontractors, class society surveyors, and a comprehensive marine supply chain.
Yes. Many repair tasks can be performed afloat to avoid dry-docking costs and scheduling constraints. Arcship can undertake machinery repairs, piping work, electrical fault rectification, LSA and FFA servicing, and calibration work with the vessel alongside berth or at anchorage. For below-waterline work, Arcship can coordinate certified commercial diving services for propeller polishing, anode replacement, and sea chest cleaning.
You can reach the Arcship technical team 24/7 by phone at +971 555 787 949, by email at info@arcship.ae, or through the contact form at arcship.ae/contact/. Our project managers respond to all enquiries promptly with a preliminary scope assessment and competitive repair estimate.
