Omani shipyard Asyad Drydock reports record growth and marks 2200 drydocking mile at Posidonia in Shipbuilding News 05/06/2026 Asyad Drydock is today reporting its 2200 drydocking milestone as the company continues to see record numbers of repair and conversion deals. The company, part of the Asyad Group, is exhibiting in Hall 4 at Stand 4.134 Asyad Drydock says drydockings in the first five months of 2026 have increased by more than 10pc compared to the same period last year. This builds on record numbers of drydockings in 2024 and 2025 when the yard repaired more than 230 vessels each year, the highest levels since opening in 2011. Asyad Drydock CEO Ahmed bin Ali Al Bulushi said the 2200 drydocking milestone reflects how the shipyard has become one of the most strategically important in the world. “Since starting, Asyad Drydock has demonstrated consistent growth through strategic investments in operational capabilities, infrastructure, and people,” he said. “Our competitive advantage is anchored in our strategic positioning on the Arabian Sea, which places us directly on critical Asia-Europe and Asia-Africa maritime corridors. This geographic advantage enables vessel operators to optimize voyage efficiency—eliminating costly deviations into the Arabian Gulf and preserving valuable sailing days.” Mr Al Bulushi said the yard’s growth is also being driven by its integration into the wider Asyad Group, the global logistics and supply chain company. He stated that Asyad is investing heavily in infrastructure at the Port of Duqm which is creating a stronger ecosystem of suppliers and OEM facilities. Moreover, he said the yard is benefiting from Asyad’s logistics arm which fast tracks supplies of equipment and spare parts. He also pointed to the Special Economic Freezone in Duqm which offers numerous incentives to companies, including tax breaks and 100pc foreign ownership, to set up in the port. Asyad Drydock CEO Ahmed Ali Al Bulushi Mr Al Bulushi said this year, Asyad