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RAK Ports commissioned the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance System for Saqr Port

RAK Ports commissioned the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance System for Saqr Port, which became live on January 1st, 2020. The system will allow vessels to load more cargo and take advantage of enhanced tidal windows, thereby loading deeper and allowing …

Jan 13, 2020 / Curious

Damen delivers two new vessels to RAK Ports

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two vessels to RAK Ports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deliveries took place on 5th December at the Ras Al Khaimah Cruise Terminal. The vessels in question were a Damen Multi Cat 1908 and a Stan Tug …

Dec 16, 2019 / Vessels

Spotted: Al Jazeera Port anchorage - host to a major marine operation involving two Jack-up rigs

Al Jazeera Port anchorage was host to a major marine operation involving two Jack-up rigs, namely Kingfish and Whaleshark, being loaded onto the heavy lift semi-submersible ship MV Red Zed 2. The loading operation took place at Al Jazeera Port …

Jul 9, 2019 / Curious