{
  "id": 2972242,
  "title": "Dubai Maritime City sets single-day record with 52 vessels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/dubai-maritime-city-sets-single-day-record-with-52-vessels",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:20:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-maritime-city-sets-single-day-record-with-52-vessels-1.500650276"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Maritime City achieved a record 52 vessels at its dry berths on July 28, as demand for ship maintenance soars alongside rising oil and gas production in the region. This surpassed the previous daily record and marked a 22 percent increase in dry berth occupancy year on year. Month-to-date, the facility handled 202 vessels, a 7 percent rise from 188 in July of the previous year. Offshore support vessels up to 150 meters contributed significantly to the increase, reflecting operators' focus on maintenance and fleet readiness. Demand from the yacht and leisure-boat sector surged 88 percent year on year, up 110 percent since the start of the year. DP World GCC CEO Abdulla Al Hashmi noted this rise signaled the expansion of the region's maritime industries and the need for specialized infrastructure. DP World invested in the facility to bolster Dubai's status as a maritime services hub and support the broader industry network. Dubai Maritime City is also expanding capacity for smaller vessels, with plans to acquire and refurbish over 500 vessel-support cradles, allowing it to accommodate up to 60 small boats. Automation efforts, including three automated vehicle gates and AI-based safety systems, aim to enhance speed, safety, and efficiency as the facility continues to grow.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Dubai Maritime City handled a record 52 vessels at its dry berths in a single day on July 28, as demand for ship maintenance continues to rise alongside increased oil and gas production across the region. The figure was the highest number of vessels received by the maritime services and ship-repair hub in one day, according to DP World. Occupancy of the city’s dry berths, where vessels are…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}