Independent marine consultancy for owners who build, operate and invest
From newbuilding and site supervision to ship management, surveys and investment advisory, Eastwinds provides owner-side expertise from Abu Dhabi.
Our services
Ten service lines covering the full life of a vessel. Engage us for a single assignment or an end-to-end programme.
Shipbuilding & newbuilding consultancy
Concept definition, specification, yard evaluation and contract negotiation for new vessels.
Plan approval & site supervision
Owner-side drawing review and resident supervision through construction, trials and delivery.
Ship management consultancy
Technical, safety-management and operational advisory for owners and operators.
Pre-purchase & condition surveys
Independent inspections and technical due diligence before you buy, charter or finance a vessel.
Procurement & maker-list management
Equipment specification, vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis and price negotiation.
Dry-docking, repairs & conversions
Repair specifications, yard tendering, cost control, retrofits and on-site supervision.
Global brokerage & partnerships
Connecting shipyards, owners and investors and facilitating well-structured partnerships.
Commercial agency & representation
Market entry, representation and business development for marine equipment manufacturers.
Market intelligence & investment advisory
Market research, feasibility studies and project selection for maritime investors.
Underwater hull cleaning & inspection
Coating-safe cavitation cleaning by ROV, with live video inspection.
How a newbuilding project runs with us
A structured process with a clear owner decision at every milestone.
Requirement & concept
Mission profile, capacities, speed, DP class and crew.
Specification & contract
Technical specification, maker list and protective contract terms.
Construction & supervision
Plan approval and owner-side supervision at the yard.
Trials & delivery
Sea and DP trials, documentation, flag and handover.
Featured vessel concepts
Two reference concepts illustrate the type of tonnage we specify and supervise for clients. Each can be adapted to the owner's mission, class and flag.
“A vessel is a promise made to its owner. We make sure that promise is kept: on specification, on schedule and on budget.”
Capt. Abdallah ChehabManaging Director
Led by 25 years of UAE maritime experience
Capt. Abdallah Chehab has worked in the maritime industry in Abu Dhabi for more than 25 years. He founded Eastwinds to give owners an adviser who understands the technical, commercial and regulatory dimensions of shipping, and who remains firmly on the owner's side.
He leads every engagement personally.
About EastwindsQuality, health, safety & environment
Our management system is being developed in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Every shipyard and supplier on our projects works to the Eastwinds QHSE Requirements, and anyone may stop unsafe work.
Our QHSE commitmentsSustainability & decarbonisation
Energy efficiency and emissions are addressed from the first specification: EEDI and SEEMP compliance, fuel-flexible designs and practical retrofits aligned with the IMO's net-zero ambition.
Our approach to sustainabilityPlanning a vessel or a fleet decision?
Tell us what you need. We reply with a clear scope and the next steps.