DUBAI- Drydocks World announced today that it has won the "Rig Repair Yard of the Year Award" at the 3rd Offshore Achievement Award 2017.

The yard was lauded for having deployed various programmes, strategies and processes that has achieved successful measurable results with specific focus on safety and quality that are required to service offshore drilling units and onshore facilities.

Commenting on the award achievement, Mohammad Rizal, COO at Drydocks World, said, "This is an honour for our company, which validates our approach and the hard work of Drydocks World rig division personnel. We are committed and driven by the objective of excellence in everything we do. Our diversified integrated services consistently create solutions that add value to all projects in the yard. We thank our customers for giving us the opportunity to support their rig operations. Drydocks World serviced 66 percent more rigs in 2017 than in 2016, demonstrating our strengthened competitive capabilities and position as a rig service provider of choice."

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