# Ocean Connect FZE > Ocean Connect FZE is a marine services company in Dubai Maritime City providing ship repair, dry docking coordination, marine engineering, fabrication and welding, barge and tugboat chartering, marine equipment supply, logistics and offshore vessel support across UAE ports. Key facts: - Location: MBC Building, F5, B17, Dubai Maritime City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Phone: +971 4 572 9519 (24/7 marine emergency support) - Email: info@oceanconnect.ae - Office hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 - Experience: 20+ years - Areas served: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain - Ports: Dubai Maritime City, Port Rashid, Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port, Mina Zayed, Port Khalid, Hamriyah, Port of Fujairah ## Services - [Ship Repair Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/ship-repair-services-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE provides ship repair services in Dubai Maritime City and at ports across the UAE, including afloat and voyage repairs, steel renewal, piping, machinery overhauls and electrical work. Our team responds 24/7 to emergency repair calls so vessels return to service with minimum off-hire time. - [Dry Docking Services in Dubai Maritime City](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/dry-docking-services-in-dubai-maritime-city/): Ocean Connect FZE coordinates dry docking in Dubai Maritime City for owners and managers. We help prepare the docking specification, compare yard quotations, manage hull, propulsion and tank work on site, and liaise with class surveyors so the vessel undocks on time and on budget. - [Marine Engineering Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/marine-engineering-services-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE provides marine engineering services in Dubai, covering main and auxiliary engine overhauls, propulsion and steering systems, pumps, compressors, hydraulics, electrical and automation systems. We also support owners with technical surveys, condition assessments and upgrade projects. - [Marine Fabrication & Welding Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/marine-fabrication-welding-services-dubai-uae/): Ocean Connect FZE offers marine fabrication and welding in Dubai for vessels, barges and offshore units. Our qualified welders work in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium on structural repairs, pipe spools, deck fittings, railings, foundations and custom marine structures, on board or in the workshop. - [Shipbuilding Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/shipbuilding-services-in-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE supports shipbuilding projects in Dubai, from new build barges, workboats and small craft to conversions, lengthening and refits. We manage the project from design and approvals through fabrication, outfitting, testing and delivery, working with qualified yards in Dubai Maritime City. - [Offshore Vessel Support in the UAE](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/offshore-vessel-support-uae/): Ocean Connect FZE supports offshore vessels operating in UAE and Arabian Gulf waters with technical teams, repairs at anchorage or offshore, spare parts, equipment and logistics. We help OSV, AHTS, crew boat and offshore unit operators keep their fleet available for charter. - [Barge & Tugboat Chartering Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/barge-tugboat-chartering-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE arranges barge and tugboat chartering in Dubai and across the UAE for towing, project cargo, marine construction, dredging support and offshore work. We supply flat-top, spud and crane barges with suitable tugs on short-term, long-term or project charters. - [Marine Logistics Solutions in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/marine-logistics-solutions-in-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE provides marine logistics in Dubai and UAE ports, including delivery of spare parts and stores to vessels, launch boat transfers, customs coordination, warehousing and project cargo movements. We act as a single local partner for ship owners and managers who need things delivered to the ship on time. - [Marine Equipment Supplier in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/marine-equipment-supplier-in-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE is a marine equipment supplier in Dubai, sourcing engine spares, pumps, valves, deck and mooring equipment, safety equipment, electrical and navigation items and consumables. We supply genuine and approved alternative parts and deliver them to vessels and yards across the UAE. - [Power Generator for Rent in Dubai Maritime City](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/power-generator-for-rent-in-dmc-dubai-maritime-city/): Ocean Connect FZE rents diesel power generators in Dubai Maritime City (DMC) for vessels in dry dock or alongside, shipyard and workshop operations, and temporary site power. Generators are available on daily, weekly or monthly rental with delivery, connection support and maintenance. - [Afloat Ship Repair in the UAE – 24/7](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/afloat-ship-repair-uae/): Ocean Connect FZE provides 24/7 afloat ship repair across the UAE. Our mobile repair teams travel to vessels alongside or at anchorage – in Dubai, Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Sharjah, Hamriyah, Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi – so repairs are done during port stays without dry docking or extra off-hire. - [Hull Blasting & Painting Services in the UAE](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blasting-painting-services-uae/): Ocean Connect FZE coordinates hull blasting and painting for ships in Dubai and the UAE, including grit and hydro blasting, antifouling and hull coating application, ballast and cargo tank coating, and topside and deck painting – in dry dock or afloat – following the coating manufacturer’s specification. - [Marine Electrical & Automation Services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/marine-electrical-automation-dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE provides marine electrical and automation services in Dubai and UAE ports, including fault finding, switchboard and motor repairs, re-cabling, alarm and monitoring systems, fire detection, and installation of navigation and communication equipment for ships, offshore vessels and yachts. ## Locations - [Marine services in Dubai](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/locations/dubai/): Ocean Connect FZE is based in Dubai Maritime City and provides ship repair, dry docking coordination, marine engineering, fabrication, barge and tug charter, equipment supply and marine logistics to vessels in Dubai, including Port Rashid, Jebel Ali and Dubai anchorages. - [Marine services in Abu Dhabi](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/locations/abu-dhabi/): Ocean Connect FZE supports vessels in Abu Dhabi with ship repair, offshore vessel support, technicians, spare parts delivery and barge and tug chartering at Khalifa Port, Mina Zayed, Musaffah and offshore locations. - [Marine services in Sharjah](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/locations/sharjah/): Ocean Connect FZE provides ship repair, fabrication and welding, marine equipment supply and barge and tug charter for vessels in Sharjah, including Port Khalid, Hamriyah Port and Sharjah anchorage. - [Marine services in Fujairah](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/locations/fujairah/): Ocean Connect FZE supports vessels at the Port of Fujairah and Fujairah anchorage with afloat repairs, technicians, spare parts and stores delivery by launch boat and offshore vessel support on the UAE east coast. ## Company - [About Ocean Connect FZE](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/about-us/) - [Contact and quote request](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/contact-us/) - [FAQ](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/faq/) ## Guides - [Afloat Repair vs Dry Docking: Which Does Your Vessel Need?](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blog/afloat-repair-vs-dry-docking/): Choose an afloat repair when the work is above the waterline or inside the vessel (steel, piping, machinery, electrical, deck equipment) – it is faster and avoids dock charges. Dry docking is needed for underwater hull, propeller, shaft, rudder and sea valve work, hull coating renewal and most class bottom surveys. - [Dry Docking in Dubai: A Practical Checklist for Ship Owners](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blog/dry-docking-checklist-dubai/): Start planning a Dubai dry docking 3–6 months ahead: confirm survey due dates, write a priced specification, compare at least three yard quotes, order long-lead spares early and appoint an on-site superintendent to control additional work. - [How to Charter a Barge and Tug in the UAE](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blog/how-to-charter-a-barge-in-uae/): To charter a barge in the UAE, define your cargo weight and footprint, choose the barge type (flat-top, spud or crane), match a tug with enough bollard pull for the route, agree the charter period and terms, and allow time for inspections, permits and insurance. - [What Affects the Cost of Ship Repair in Dubai?](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blog/ship-repair-cost-dubai/): Ship repair cost in Dubai depends mainly on the scope and quantity of work, whether it can be done afloat or needs dry docking, the materials and spares required, access and location of the vessel, survey requirements and how urgent the job is. - [Dubai Maritime City: A Guide for Ship Owners and Managers](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/blog/dubai-maritime-city-guide-for-ship-owners/): Dubai Maritime City (DMC) is a dedicated maritime zone in Dubai with ship lifts, dry berths, repair yards, marine suppliers and service companies in one place, making it a convenient hub for ship repair, maintenance and refits in the Gulf. ## Optional - [Full text of all pages](https://www.oceanconnect.ae/llms-full.txt)