EDGE entity ADSB, the UAE’s leader in naval and merchant vessel design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit and refit, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia to strengthen cooperation and leverage on both parties The ability to build a range of interceptors, landing craft and rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB) to meet the needs of the Indonesian Navy and Coast Guard.
The agreement was signed by ADSB MRO Director Maktoom Al Shehhi and PT PAL Indonesia CEO Dr Kaharuddin Djenod on the second day of the India Defence Expo and Forum 2022 at JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta, Indonesia until November 5.
ADSB CEO David Massey said: “Our partnership with PT PAL clearly strengthens our investments in Indonesia and the success of our world-class ships exporting globally. Building a strong strategic partnership is not only the cornerstone of ADSB and EDGE’s long-term strategy, And contribute to the sustainable economic development of the UAE. We are delighted to be partnering with PT PAL and we look forward to jointly pursuing opportunities that will contribute to our respective business and national goals.”
Dr. Kaharuddin Djenod, Chief Executive Officer of PT PAL Indonesia, said: “We are delighted to sign this MoU with Abu Dhabi Shipyard (ADSB), which will support our goal of strengthening the Indonesian navy and defence industry. This collaboration will strengthen PT PAL role in mastering Indonesian naval technology.”
As one of the largest and most advanced shipyards in the Middle East, ADSB operates three major naval programs: Frigates, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Interceptors. The company also provides a full range of services, including maintenance, repair and modification, upgrades and retrofits, and design and engineering consulting.
ADSB is part of the EDGE Platform and Systems Cluster, an advanced technology group ranked among the world’s top 25 military suppliers.
