Asyad Drydock, a subsidiary of Asyad Group, has been awarded the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Silver Award, one of the world’s most established and competitive safety recognition programmes. The accolade reflects the company’s exemplary performance in safeguarding people, managing risk, and applying international safety standards across all operations during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
As one of the longest-running global HSE awards, the RoSPA programme attracts thousands of entries each year from more than 50 countries and assesses organisations against rigorous benchmarks spanning governance, operational discipline, and risk-management excellence.
Commenting on the award, Dr. Abdulsalam Al Rabaani, Chief Commercial Officer of Asyad Drydock, said: “The recognition affirms Asyad Drydock’s position as a leading regional hub for ship repair, demonstrating its ability to grow at pace while maintaining uncompromising safety performance. It reflects a safety culture shaped by proactive leadership and sustained investment in people, systems and international best practice, reinforcing the company’s national role in advancing Oman Vision 2040 and protecting human capital with discipline and consistency.”
“The achievement stands as a testament to the dedication of Asyad’s teams in fostering a workplace that protects people and upholds sustainable performance. At Asyad Drydock, health and safety lie at the heart of our operational philosophy and underpin the reliability and quality of the services we deliver, "he added.
As of November 2025, Asyad Drydock has achieved over 25 million LTI-free man-hours, reflecting its ability to balance operational growth with a strong commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality. The company continues to strengthen its safety culture and employee well-being through regular training programs and awareness initiatives, including World Mental Health Day, World Environment Day, and injury prevention campaigns. Monthly HSE meetings are held, and the executive management conducts regular site visits to assess workplace conditions and foster a sustainable safety mindset among all staff.
The company conducts monthly HSSE briefings, award distributions and management walkthroughs to drive improvement and employee engagement.
By joining the ranks of RoSPA award recipients worldwide, Asyad Drydock strengthens its international reputation as a trusted and future-ready maritime service provider. The company remains firmly anchored in the principles of safety, sustainability and human capital development.
