ST Engineering Lays Keel for Kuwait’s Third Al Dorra-Class Vessel

ST Engineering Marine laid the keel of Kuwait's third Al Dorra-class vessel at its Benoi yard in Singapore on October 20, 2026, while also cutting steel for the fourth and fifth ships. The milestones form part of an eight-vessel programme for the Kuwait Naval Force managed under an EDGE Group contract with Kuwait's Ministry of Defence. Three vessels are being constructed in Singapore by ST Engineering Marine, while Abu Dhabi Ship Building is responsible for the other five in the United Arab Emirates. Keel laying marks assembly progress for the third hull; it is not a launch, delivery or operational commissioning event.