About Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting
Creating Reliable Marine Solutions Since 2007
Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting (UDMC) is an established marine contracting company with operations dating back to 2007. Over the years, we have developed extensive experience delivering marine construction, dredging, offshore pipeline installation, marine services, equipment hire, and custom fabrication for coastal and offshore infrastructure projects in united arab emirates (UAE).
Our team manages projects through a coordinated approach covering planning, engineering, project execution, and completion. By combining experienced marine professionals, specialised equipment, and practical project management, we provide solutions tailored to the technical, operational, and environmental requirements of each project.
Our work supports a diverse range of clients and infrastructure requirements, including ports and harbours, coastal developments, industrial facilities, desalination and utility projects, and other marine infrastructure. We also work across the wider Gulf region, providing marine expertise suited to demanding coastal and offshore environments.
Our Vision
To be the market leader in coastal marine contracting and coastal maintenance services within our chosen markets recognizable to our clients and stakeholders by our reliability, delivery, technical capability, safety, quality and development of highly skilled staff.
Our Values
Our values guide the way we plan, manage, and execute every project.
- Integrity — We conduct our work honestly, responsibly, and with clear communication.
- Commitment – We remain focused on meeting project requirements, timelines, and client expectations.
- Professionalism – Our teams apply technical knowledge and established practices to deliver dependable marine solutions.
- Team Spirit – Collaboration between our engineers, project teams, operators, and clients supports effective project execution.
- Accountability – We take responsibility for our work and remain committed to achieving the required standards.
Our Commitment to Health & Safety
Health and safety are fundamental to our marine operations. Our teams follow established procedures and project-specific controls to identify and manage risks associated with coastal, offshore, diving, dredging, and construction activities. We promote safe working practices through planning, training, supervision, and continuous monitoring, helping protect our people, clients, equipment, and surrounding work environments.
Our Environmental Responsibility
Marine projects must be carried out with careful consideration of their surrounding environment. We incorporate environmental controls into project planning and execution, with attention to marine conditions, waste management, pollution prevention, and responsible working practices. Our approach is intended to minimise environmental impact while maintaining efficient and compliant project delivery.
Our Experienced Team
Our team is central to the successful delivery of our marine projects. We bring together experienced engineers, project managers, supervisors, operators, and skilled marine personnel with practical knowledge across marine construction, dredging, offshore pipeline installation, and marine services. Through collaboration and clear project coordination, our teams work to meet technical requirements, maintain safe operations, and deliver projects efficiently.
Our Commitment to Quality
Quality is integrated into every stage of our project delivery. We work to ensure that materials, workmanship, processes, and completed works meet the applicable project specifications and client requirements. Our teams focus on effective planning, quality control, documentation, and continuous improvement to maintain consistent standards across our marine operations. This quality-focused approach supports reliable project outcomes and helps us build lasting relationships with clients, consultants, and project partners.
Our Certifications
Our certifications demonstrate our commitment to maintaining structured management systems and recognised standards across our operations. They support our approach to quality management, occupational health and safety, and environmental responsibility, providing clients with confidence in the systems and processes behind our marine contracting activities.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy
Our Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) policy provides a framework for responsible project execution. It focuses on maintaining safe working conditions, meeting quality requirements, protecting the environment, complying with applicable obligations, and continually improving our processes. By integrating QHSE principles into daily operations, we aim to deliver dependable marine contracting services while protecting our people, clients, assets, and the surrounding environment.
- To ensure each and every job is technically and professionally complete.
- To ensure customer satisfaction upon completion.
- To provide our products and services, on time- every time.
- To address all safety, health and environmental issues relevant to our business.
- To take immediate action in the event of a complaint.
- Utilize up-to-date information for the enhancement of product performance and service delivery.
- Ensure the education, interest and awareness training of new employees in work safe methods before the assumption of duty.
- Ensure that the organization is a safe place to work and that the environment, facilities, equipment, and substances are subject to safe systems of work in order to prevent risks to health and/or employee safety.
- Promote personal responsibility and effort in the employee to avoid and prevent health hazards/ injuries to themselves and to others and to co-operate with the organization to comply with its duties, requirements and statutory obligations.
- Ensure that safety is a line management responsibility.
- Minimize the environmental impact of the Groups’ activities on the environment thereby preserving it for future generations.
- Display and publicize this statement and review it at least bi-annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Union Dredgers established?
Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting has been operating since 2007, building experience across marine construction, dredging, offshore pipeline installation, and marine services.
What services does Union Dredgers provide?
Our core services include marine construction, dredging, marine services, offshore pipeline installation, equipment hire, and custom fabrication.
Where does Union Dredgers operate?
We support marine and coastal infrastructure projects across the UAE and wider GCC region, working in a range of coastal and offshore environments.
How does Union Dredgers approach quality and safety?
Quality, health, safety, and environmental responsibility are integrated into our project planning and daily operations through established procedures, trained personnel, risk controls, and continuous monitoring.