Al Seer Marine,  a frontrunner in the maritime industry and a subsidiary of International Holding Company, and Damen International, part of the Damen family which is known from the renowned global shipbuilding company Damen Shipyards Group, have further solidified their strategic partnership with the expansion of their joint venture, Dune.

Established in 2022, the joint venture initially focused on naval shipbuilding. Now, expanding its operations, Dune is entering the commercial shipbuilding market. This strategic move strengthens its position as a global leader in the maritime industry.

Beyond shipbuilding, Dune offers specialized services, including technical, operational, and commercial vessel management; new build project management; operational and financial business management; and international maritime business facilitation, including global sales and acquisitions of commercial and naval vessels from the UAE.

Guy Neivens, CEO of Al Seer Marine, stated: “We are thrilled to witness the continued growth and success of the joint venture. By leveraging our advanced manufacturing capabilities and extensive UAE-based production facilities, coupled with Damen’s family robust shipyards in the region, we are confident in our ability to deliver innovative and efficient maritime solutions. In 2025 alone, we anticipate producing over 26 vessels, all constructed within the UAE to serve domestic and international clients.”