24 August 2026

Dubai Maritime City hits record dry-berth demand

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Dubai Maritime City hits record dry-berth demand

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), an integrated maritime services and ship repair hub, recorded 52 vessels in its dry berths on 28 July 2026, its highest number in a single day. The milestone comes as demand for vessel servicing continues to grow alongside increased regional oil and gas production. Dry-berth occupancy rose 22 per cent year-on-year […] The post Dubai Maritime City hits record dry-berth demand appeared first on Port Technology International .

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