ANANDA
SHIPYARD & SLIPWAYS LTD. [ASSL], initially as Ananda Builders Limited
(ABL), had been instituted as an engineering company in 1983 by visionary Naval
Architect Dr. Abdullahel Bari and his wife Mrs. Bari on the bank of river
Buriganga on the periphery of Dhaka. In the year 1986 the shipyard had acquired
the present location on the bank of mighty Meghna in bid to successively grow
in terms of strength and facility. From then on a legacy of many historic
firsts in Bangladesh were set by the shipyard.
In
2005, Ananda received the first ever direct ship export order from Denmark.
"Stella Maris" made it on the record book as the first export from
Bangladesh on 15th May 2008. Since inception, the yard has undertaken various
projects secured through international tenders for the Government, funded by
the Govt. of Bangladesh and donors, and of inland and coastal vessels for
private owners.
The
quality of the works has been certified by reputed classification societies
(Member of IACS) & inspection agencies. In general, the shipyard has
satisfies the quality requirements as well as delivery schedules of clients.
Production
area comprises 80,000 sq. meters, of which 20,000 sq. meters are covered.
Yard's workshops are fitted with modern machineries and equipment. Shipbuilding
halls are fitted with EOTS and Slipways are fitted with gantry, cranes.
About 300 qualified & experienced personnel are leading a workforce of more than 1700 in the sections of lofting, cutting, welding, erection, fitting, woodworking, mechanical works, electrical works, painting and quality control, painting and thus producing reasonably modern quality vessels. in-house Computer Aided Design office provides designs & drawings to the shipyard.
In terms of equipment, manpower and experience the shipyard
ranks among the top shipyards in South Asia.
At Ananda, we are committed to being a sectoral leader in
shipbuilding. We deliver products and services of uncompromising quality with
integrity consistent with our image. We are committed to listening and
responding to needs of our customers, associates and business partners, and to
honoring their individual values.
Ananda wishes to propel growth of Bangladesh in
heavy industrial sector and thereby garner technological excellence, increase
export earnings and encourage production of import substitute towards enhancing
quality of livelihood of the people of Bangladesh.
Everything we do should work perfectly. If it doesn’t, we’re there to put things right. We’re about delivery, not
over-promising. We’re about actions, not words.
We acknowledge and respect Our cultures. We want to be a part of Global communities. We want to take Shipbuilding one step towars tomorrow
We‘re creative. We bring energy and imagination to our work.
We engage in environmentally friendly management practices We value human health and safety.