Unitek Standards

Unitek Standards

Type	Private
Industry	Marine engineering Ship repair
Founded	April 28, 2025 (2025-04-28)
Founder	Vlad Poliakou
Headquarters	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Vlad Poliakou (Founder and CEO)
Services	On-site ship repair, Marine equipment supply, Steel fabrication, Port agency, Engineering design, 3D scanning
Website	unitek-standards.com

Unitek Standards is a Dubai-based marine engineering and mobile shipyard company specializing in on-site ship repair, custom steel fabrication, marine equipment supply, engineering, and port agency services. The company promotes a mobile shipyard model that brings shipyard-grade expertise directly to ports and offshore locations, combining engineering design, 3D scanning, spare parts supply, and project management for commercial and offshore vessels.

History

Founded on April 28, 2025, by Vlad Poliakou in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Unitek Standards was established to unite European quality benchmarks with the operational needs of the Middle East maritime sector. The company’s name, “Unitek,” stands for United Technical Standards, reflecting this mission.

The leadership team is composed of engineers and marine professionals with extensive experience in leading European shipyards, now applying their technical knowledge to projects across the GCC and Mediterranean regions.

Since its inception, Unitek Standards has expanded its footprint to more than 40 countries, successfully completing over 1,000 projects and maintaining a reported 90% client satisfaction rate. Its growth is attributed to its technical precision, operational mobility, and innovation in ship repair and engineering solutions.

Activities

Unitek Standards delivers full-cycle maritime engineering and maintenance services, including feasibility studies, 3D scanning, welding, mechanical and electrical repairs, automation works, and bonded-store provisions. The company merges European shipyard expertise with a Middle Eastern operational base, providing support to ports, offshore platforms, and marine facilities worldwide.

Its mobile shipyard model allows for high-quality repair and fabrication work directly at client sites, reducing downtime and enabling uninterrupted operations for vessel owners and operators. Its range of services includes:

• Marine engineering and design, covering feasibility studies, reverse engineering, and class-approved documentation.
• 3D laser scanning and digital modeling, supporting digital twins, BWTS and scrubber retrofitting, and vessel optimization.
• Concept and detailed design, including technical documentation for classification approvals.
• On-site steel fabrication and welding, specializing in custom steel structures, tanks, and frameworks built to international standards.
• Ship repair and maintenance, encompassing hull, machinery, and electrical systems.
• Electrical and automation works, covering control systems, automation, and vessel modernization.
• Supplies and bonded-store provisions, including spare parts, deck and engine supplies, and coordination with port authorities.
• Port agency and logistics services, ensuring efficient coordination of vessel movements and technical support.

This integrated service model positions Unitek Standards as an innovative alternative to traditional dock-based shipyards, emphasizing flexibility, rapid response, and the ability to operate in remote or time-sensitive conditions.

Portfolio and projects

• On-site ship repair and maintenance: Unitek Standards executes afloat repairs and maintenance operations, performing shipyard-level work directly onboard vessels without the need for dry docking. Their mobile teams repair hulls, structures, piping, and engines, significantly reducing downtime.
• Steel fabrication and structural works: The company has designed and installed complex steel structures, tanks, pipe spools, and heavy-duty frameworks tailored to diverse vessel requirements.
• Vessel modernization and conversions: Unitek has completed numerous retrofitting and conversion projects, employing 3D scanning and structural analysis to upgrade vessels in compliance with class standards.
• Deck, engine, and technical supplies: The firm provides a comprehensive range of ship supplies, including pumps, valves, electronic systems, and water treatment equipment, often delivering to challenging or remote ports.
• Port agency, coordination, and logistics: The company also undertakes port coordination and logistics projects, ensuring efficient handling of customs, formalities, and material movement to complement its technical works.

Unitek’s portfolio spans a variety of vessel types — including tankers, bulk carriers, LNG carriers, offshore support vessels, and passenger ships — demonstrating versatility across marine sectors. Many projects integrate multiple disciplines such as engineering, repair, and logistics, reinforcing the company’s role as a one-stop maritime engineering provider.

Operations

Headquartered at Office B-05, Al Saqr Business Tower, Trade Centre Second, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Unitek Standards operates mobile shipyard units capable of deployment to onshore, offshore, and open-water environments.

The company serves clients throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman — as well as along the Suez Canal and across major European ports. Its strategic positioning in Dubai allows it to bridge European engineering quality with Middle Eastern maritime infrastructure.