Drydocks World has launched afloat its new 5,000-tonne floating crane ALNOKHADA, marking completion of the primary fabrication phase and progressing toward delivery in Dubai in Q2 2026, according to statement.
The crane is being constructed by ZPMC Offshore, extending a long-standing collaboration between the companies, and its afloat status moves the project into the outfitting phase that includes system installation and testing ahead of commissioning in Q1 2026.
The vessel was officially named ALNOKHADA after a nationwide competition that drew more than 3,000 submissions. The winning entry came from Kim Alfonso, a certified lifting equipment engineer from the Philippines who previously worked for Drydocks World.
ALNOKHADA measures 138.5 metres in length with a 52-metre beam and 5.8-metre draft. Its lifting system pairs a 5,000-tonne main hook with a 600-tonne auxiliary hook capable of reaching 180 metres. When operational, the crane is expected to join Drydocks World’s heavy-lift fleet to support offshore, industrial and energy projects.
Drydocks World is a shipyard operator and engineering services provider headquartered in Dubai. The company carries out vessel repair, conversion, construction and offshore fabrication projects for commercial and industrial clients. Its operations include specialized work on offshore structures, modular units and marine infrastructure.
