Global ShipYard Solution

Perfection is our aim, Safety is our main

Official Agent of Pearlson Shiplift Corporation — Egypt

As Pearlson's official agent in Egypt, we give you direct access to the world's leading shiplift and transfer systems — plus complete shipyard services: ship repair, maintenance, upgrading & modernization, engine and propulsion expertise, and yard equipment supply.

About Us

Engineering Excellence. Delivered Globally.

Global ShipYard Solution is a premier marine technical consultancy and specialized services provider based in Egypt, dedicated to optimizing shipyard operations and enhancing vessel performance across the maritime sector. Founded on decades of elite engineering expertise, technical integrity, and deep regulatory knowledge, we bridge the gap between global engineering standards and local operational execution.

Our Role as Pearlson's Agent

Global ShipYard Solution serves as the Official Agent of Pearlson Shiplift Corporation in Egypt. All shiplift and transfer systems, OEM spare parts, and field engineering services featured on this site are designed, manufactured, and delivered by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation — the company that invented the shiplift. We act as their authorized local representative, facilitating sales, support, and coordination for the Egyptian marine market.

Beyond shiplift systems, we support the supply and integration of critical yard equipment and genuine OEM spare parts, ensuring that facility layouts, crane systems, and fabrication infrastructure meet the highest global metrics for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational throughput.

Why Partner With Us?

Technical Integrity: We do not compromise on technical standards. Every project is executed with strict adherence to official manufacturer guidelines, OEM requirements, and international classification society rules.

Global Standards, Local Presence: Through our official representation of global leaders like Pearlson, we bring world-class engineering solutions directly to the Egyptian marine market.

Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: From yard infrastructure design and equipment supply to the advanced monitoring of vessels in service.

What We Offer

GSY Services

Our own technical services and solutions for ships and shipyards — delivered by our team in Egypt and beyond.

Yard Solutions & Equipment Supply

Complete shipyard infrastructure support including dry-docking planning, berth management, crane systems, fabrication equipment, and critical yard machinery.

Maintenance & Condition Control

Asset-specific preventative maintenance programs and advanced Condition Control & Monitoring (CCM) systems. Data-driven diagnostics tracking thermal trends, vibration metrics, and equipment health to minimize unplanned downtime.

💻

Marine Operating Systems

Integration and deployment of standardized vessel and shipyard operating systems. Streamlined workflows, digitized component management, and strict compliance with international maritime safety and quality standards.

Heavy Propulsion & Engine Expertise

Authoritative technical support for Caterpillar, MTU, and Cummins heavy diesel engines, plus complex thruster systems and shaft configurations. Troubleshooting, optimization, and overhauls for critical marine power systems.

Vessel Upgrading & Modernization

Complete technical oversight for complex engineering upgrades including Dynamic Positioning system retrofits, Taut Wire system overhauls, structural modernizations, and propulsion system upgrades.

Specialized Technical Training

Advanced training programs for marine engineers, dockmasters, and technical superintendents. Including Pearlson-certified dockmaster courses with certification, ship systems engineering, and safety-critical operations.

Ship Repair & Refurbishment

Full-circle repair, refurbishment, and dry-dock support for commercial and naval vessels — from hull works to machinery overhauls, driven by 35+ years of hands-on engineering leadership.

Technical Procurement & Spares

Tendering, technical procurement, and contract negotiation for critical marine equipment and spare parts, backed by deep supply-chain and lifecycle budgeting expertise.

Leadership

Meet the Owner & CEO

Led by more than 35 years of marine engineering excellence, technical integrity, and hands-on industry leadership.

Dr. Eng Ahmed M. Nour

Owner & Chief Executive Officer

Chief Engineer (Unlimited) — STCW Certified

PhD in Mechanical Power Engineering — Alexandria University

Contacts:
+20 111 888 861 | +20 104 022 299
ahmed.nour@gsy-solutions.com
LinkedIn Profile

Scan to connect on LinkedIn

35+ Years in Marine Industry

Dr. Eng Ahmed M. Nour — Executive Biography

Dr. Eng Ahmed M. Nour is the Founder, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Global ShipYard Solution. He is an accomplished marine technical executive and Chief Engineer (Unlimited) with more than 35 years of experience directing ship maintenance, repair, refurbishment, dry-dock operations, and fleet asset management across naval and commercial sectors in Egypt, Kuwait, and the wider Middle East.

Throughout his career, Dr. Nour has managed multi-million dollar maritime assets, resolved chronic mechanical failures, led high-performing technical teams, and ensured strict QHSE compliance. He brings a rare combination of executive leadership, hands-on engineering authority, and deep institutional knowledge — from supervising a naval flotilla of 10 vessels (15,000 HP combined) and developing high-speed patrol craft, to commanding ASD tugs, serving on newbuilding handover committees for 14 Damen tugs, directing commercial shipyard operations, and building IBM Maximo CMMS platforms that transformed fleet maintenance reliability.

Career Trajectory

Owner & CEO — Global ShipYard Solution (Present)
Marine Maintenance Consultant — Independent Marine Consultancy (2025 – Present)
Chairman Marine Maintenance Consultant — Petroleum Marine Services (PMS), Egypt (2023 – 2026)
Yard Manager — ALBARRAK Yard, Kuwait (2023 – 2024)
Senior Marine Engineer — HEISCO Shipyard, Kuwait (deputed to Kuwait Oil Company) (2013 – 2023), and acting as KOC Marine Maintenance Team Leader Consultant (2014 – 2023)
Chief Engineer / Port Engineer — ASD Tugs & Workboats, Kuwait (2013 – 2014)
Lecturer — Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AAST), Egypt (2013)
Vice President — Research & Calibration Center — Egyptian Naval Forces (2009 – 2013)
Technical Superintendent / Chief Engineer — Egyptian Naval Forces (1989 – 2009)

Core Expertise

Fleet & Asset Management — Dry-Dock Operations, Class Surveys, Technical Superintendency, Damen Tug Handover Committees
Marine Propulsion Systems — High-Speed Diesel Overhauls (MTU, Caterpillar, Cummins), Laser Alignment & In-Cylinder Pressure Diagnostics
Predictive & Corrective Maintenance — IBM Maximo CMMS (Train-the-Trainer), Root Cause Analysis, 5-Year Lifecycle Forecasting
Project & Supply Chain — Tendering, Technical Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Lifecycle Budgeting
Leadership & QHSE — Crew Resource Management (CRMP), Fire Fighting & Damage Control (Booz Allen), ISO 9001 / OH&SMS Auditing, NAVSEA GQA Standards

Credentials & Honours

PhD in Mechanical Power Engineering — Alexandria University (2010)
MSc in Mechanical Power Engineering — Alexandria University (1998)
BSc in Mechanical Power Engineering — Military Technical College (1989)
Marine Chief Engineer (COC Unlimited, STCW Certified)
Government Quality Assurance Management (GQA) — NAVSEA Certified
Lead Auditor ISO 9001 — IRCA Certified | Lead Auditor OH&SMS (18001) — IRCA Certified
IBM Maximo CMMS — Train-the-Trainer Certified (2016)
Project Management Planning & Senior Instructor (TOT) — Booz Allen Hamilton (2008, 2011)
Fire Fighting & Damage Control Course — Booz Allen Hamilton (2003)
Member — American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME, Membership No. 100046047), since 2009
Military Honour 1: Decoration of Military Day, First Class (2012)
Military Honour 2: Medal of Excellent Long Duty and Meritorious Service (2009)

Research & Publications

Dr. Nour has authored extensive research published in international journals, focusing on internal combustion engine efficiency, alternative intake gases (CO₂, Argon, Helium), and closed-cycle diesel performance.

PhD Research (Alexandria University, 2010): Thermodynamic performance and optimization of closed-cycle diesel engines with non-air working fluids for specialized submerged and naval applications.
MSc Research (Alexandria University, 1998): Combustion dynamics, thermal optimization, and mechanical efficiency enhancement in internal combustion power systems.
Academic Instruction: Former Lecturer at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AAST) in automotive engineering, internal combustion engines, fluid mechanics, and shipbuilding.

Full list of published research papers and academic citations available upon request.

"Perfection is our aim, Safety is our main. From the shipyard floor to the open sea, I lead this company with the same discipline I brought to every engine room, every dry-dock, and every fleet I have served." — Dr. Eng Ahmed M. Nour

Our Principal

Pearlson Shiplift Corporation

The inventors of the modern shiplift. Explore who Pearlson is and the products they design, manufacture, and support worldwide — with Global ShipYard Solution serving as their official agent in Egypt.

About Our Principal — Pearlson Shiplift Corporation

In 1957, Raymond Pearlson invented, patented, and built the world's first shiplift. In the nearly seven decades since, that invention has transformed shipyards worldwide. Today, Pearlson Shiplift Corporation continues that legacy — the family-led team that defined the standard and still builds the largest shiplifts in the world.

Global ShipYard Solution is honored to serve as Pearlson Shiplift Corporation's official agent and local representative in Egypt. While Pearlson designs, manufactures, and supports their systems worldwide, we act on their behalf in the local market — handling inquiries, quotations, procurement, coordination, and on-the-ground support.

Pearlson: 280+ installations in over 70 countries worldwide
Pearlson: sole provider of OEM Spare Parts — made in the USA
Pearlson: Lloyd's Register certified design and quality systems
Pearlson: 65+ years dedicated exclusively to shiplift technology
Pearlson: trusted by BAE Systems, Austal USA, US Navy, and navies worldwide
We (GSY) provide official agency support across Egypt

Visit Pearlson Website

End-Off Transfer Shiplift

Direct Side Transfer Shiplift

Both-Sides Transfer Shiplift

Electro-Mechanical Transfer

SPMT Transfer System

Hydraulic Self-Powered Transfer

Pearlson Shiplift Corporation — by the numbers

280+

Shiplift Installations Worldwide

70+

Countries Served

65+

Years of Industry Legacy

100%

Devoted to Shiplift & Transfer Systems

Process

How Pearlson Shiplift Systems Work

A Pearlson Shiplift and Transfer System improves shipyard efficiency and reduces operating expenses — proven in service since 1957. Systems are designed and built by Pearlson; we provide official agency support.

Vessel Approaches the Shiplift

The vessel is maneuvered into position and floated over the submerged shiplift platform, guided by the shipyard's dockmaster team.

Platform Lifts the Vessel

Synchronous motor-brake assemblies activate wire rope hoists simultaneously, lifting the vessel evenly out of the water. All motors work in unison regardless of load distribution.

Transfer to Work Berth

The vessel is transferred via rail-based carriages, SPMT, or hydraulic systems to a designated work berth — enabling multiple vessels to be serviced simultaneously.

Maintenance & Repair Operations

With the vessel drydocked at the work berth, the shipyard performs all required maintenance, repairs, inspections, and upgrades with full access to the hull.

Launch & Return to Service

After completion, the vessel is transferred back to the shiplift platform and safely launched back into the water, ready for service.

What Pearlson Offers

Pearlson Products & Services

Designed, manufactured, and delivered by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation — the only company in the world devoted exclusively to shiplift and transfer systems. We manage procurement, coordination, and local support in Egypt.

🏗️

Shiplift Systems

Pearlson's shiplift systems — designed, manufactured, and certified by Lloyd's Register. The same technology trusted by BAE Systems, Austal USA, MB92, and navies worldwide. We provide local agency support in Egypt.

System Types

End-Off Transfer Shiplift (the most common configuration worldwide)
Direct Side Transfer — One-Side
Direct Side Transfer — Both Sides

🆕

New Shiplift Build & Upgrade

From brand-new construction to modernizing existing drydocking infrastructure, Pearlson's team delivers state-of-the-art shiplift systems worldwide. As Pearlson's agent in Egypt, we manage new-build projects and complete upgrades end-to-end.

What We Cover

New Shiplift Design & Construction
Transfer System Modernization
Control System Upgrades (VFD/PLC)
Capacity Expansion & Retrofits
Structural & Electrical Enhancement

🛤️

Transfer Systems

Pearlson's precision ship transfer solutions, designed for each shipyard's unique layout. We facilitate supply and technical coordination through our agency.

Transfer Technologies

Two-Level Side Transfer Carriage
Electro-Mechanical Transfer System
Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT)
Hydraulic Self-Powered Transfer System

🔧

Field Engineering Services

Pearlson's field engineering team provides on-site support worldwide. We coordinate and facilitate these services for clients in Egypt.

Services Included

Annual Inspection Visits
Operation & Maintenance Training
Dockmaster Training (Classroom + Hands-On)
Wire Rope Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

📦

OEM Spare Parts Manufacturing

Pearlson invented the shiplift and still manufactures its core components in the USA — the hoist machinery, synchronous motor-brake assemblies and controls built to the original 1957 drawings. No re-labeled generic equipment. As Pearlson's agent, we handle procurement and supply coordination for the Egyptian market.

Key Products

Hoist Machinery — Built in the USA
Synchronous Motor-Brake Assemblies
Wire Rope Assemblies (Bridon-Bekaert UK)
Marine Gearbox Components

The Pearlson Advantage

Why Choose Pearlson?

This page answers the question we hear most — why the world's most demanding shipyards choose Pearlson, the company that invented the technology — explored in full depth below.

1957

1957 — the year the shiplift was invented. Raymond Pearlson designed, patented, and built the world's first shiplift that year — a 100-ton system that is still operating today. More than 280 Pearlson shiplifts now serve in over 70 countries, backed by nearly seven decades of accumulated engineering. That lineage is still carried by his family and the engineers they trained. You are not buying "a shiplift." You are buying the original, from the descendants and team of the man who created it.

Installation base and country coverage as published by Pearlson Shiplift Corporation.

Raymond Pearlson

Inventor of the Modern Synchronous Vertical Shiplift

A Naval Architect and Marine Engineer, Raymond Pearlson conceived the modern shiplift in the 1950s, built the first working system in 1957, and founded Pearlson Engineering Company in 1958 to develop it worldwide. For the next 20 years he introduced the invention to shipyards across the globe. In 2002 he received the Elmer A. Sperry Award, presented jointly by ASME, IEEE, IME and SNAME, for a distinguished engineering contribution that advanced the art of transportation.

The Inventor's Legacy

Founded in 1958 by Raymond Pearlson, the company has devoted itself to this one technology ever since. Today's team works from the original 1957 drawings — knowledge passed directly through the company, not diluted across a conglomerate.

Building the Largest Shiplifts on Earth

Pearlson built three of the world's largest shiplifts — including the largest in the Americas, a 25,000-ton system for BAE Systems in Jacksonville, plus an 18,000-ton system for Austal USA and Australia's Southern-Hemisphere record for ASC.

Proven by the Toughest Clients

BAE Systems, Austal USA, the US Navy and coast guards worldwide, MB92 mega-yacht refits, and the Korean Coast Guard all run on Pearlson. References are published and auditable → — built in the USA to Lloyd's Register–certified design and quality systems, with genuine OEM spare parts supported for the life of the system.

Why Pearlson — in one sentence

The company that invented the shiplift in 1957 has since built three of the world's largest — including the largest in the Americas — and answers every installation with accumulated engineering unmatched in this field.

Pearlson is the only company on earth devoted 100% to shiplift and transfer systems — not a product line, the entire business
Three of the world's largest shiplifts — 25,000-ton, 18,000-ton, and the Southern-Hemisphere record — are Pearlson builds
280+ installations in 70+ countries, with references you can audit
And in Egypt, all of it is delivered locally by GSY — Pearlson's official agent

WhatsApp an Engineer

Lloyd's Register Certified QMS ISO 9001:2015 2002 Sperry Award US Navy & BAE References

Feasibility review for your yard — handled by GSY's engineers in Egypt: local procurement, coordination and commissioning, on Pearlson's behalf. We respond within one business day.

The complete case — six advantages, the by-the-numbers record and the full drydocking comparison — is on the Why Pearlson page.

The Evidence Library

Go Deeper

The OPEX math, the supplier checklist, the certifications, the maintenance plan — due-diligence resources for shipyard decision-makers, the same depth we bring to every project.

OPEX Analysis

Shiplift vs Drydock: The OPEX Case

CAPEX, OPEX, docking cycles, crew and energy — the full comparison that decides the choice.

Read the guide →

Procurement

The 12-Point Supplier Checklist

Evaluate any shiplift supplier the way a naval architect would — before you commit.

Read the guide →

Due Diligence

Standards, Approvals & Evidence

Lloyd's Register, the Sperry Award, USACE Jubail, US Navy references — verified, not claimed.

Read the guide →

Lifecycle

Maintenance & Dockmaster Certification

The 30-year plan: scheduled maintenance, dockmaster training, and modernization.

Read the guide →

Customer Stories

The World's Hardest Lifts, Underway

Every reference we publish is named, sized and auditable. We invite full due diligence — and we ask our competitors to publish the same depth.

BAE Systems — Jacksonville, FL

25,000-ton End-Off Transfer — North America's most demanding repair workload converges on this platform: inland ship repair at industrial scale, docked daily.

Austal USA — Mobile, AL

18,000-ton — the largest and widest shiplift on the Gulf Coast, purpose-built for defense and government vessel series work.

ASC / ANI — Adelaide, Australia

Largest shiplift in the Southern Hemisphere — naval sustainment and commercial docking capacity setting the regional benchmark.

VMG Astilleros — Sagunto, Spain

5,000-ton, the largest yacht-dedicated shiplift in the world — the Mediterranean refit corridor's flagship installation, commissioned and operational with first haul-outs in 2026 and capacity for yachts up to 125 m LOA.

Our references are the pitch

Contracts evidence and dockmaster contacts are available under NDA. Full video case studies are planned through 2026. See the evidence trail or audit us against the supplier checklist.

Request the Reference Pack

Now in the yard

What Pearlson Is Building Now

Twelve new systems — a backlog of more than $200M — are in construction or commissioning today, and the first of them is already lifting yachts in the Mediterranean.

The world's largest dedicated yacht shiplift

Pearlson's 5,000-ton shiplift for VMG Astilleros de Sagunto, Valencia, is commissioned and operational — a 102 m x 22 m continuous platform with 28 synchronized hoists, built for yachts up to 125 m LOA. Vessels transfer by SPMT to 76,800 m² of hardstanding. First haul-outs took place in 2026.

Commissioned 2026 · Operational

The largest shiplift ever built

BAE Systems' $200M Jacksonville complex is built on Pearlson's 25,000-ton shiplift — the largest ever constructed — with capacity for up to six vessels in the yard simultaneously. Commissioned in 2025, it is the reference case for what a Pearlson system delivers at maximum scale.

Commissioned 2025 · Record scale

The widest shiplift in the Americas

Austal USA's Mobile, Alabama yard is anchored on Pearlson's 18,000-ton system — 450 ft x 125 ft, the largest on the Gulf Coast and the widest in the Americas. It serves the Constellation-class frigate, TAGOS-25, and US Coast Guard Heritage-class programs, and is in final construction.

In final construction

A launch system for U.S. Navy frigates

At Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Wisconsin, Pearlson's ~10,000-ton shiplift — roughly 500 ft x 82 ft — is engineered as a newbuild launch system for Constellation-class frigates and MMSC vessels, not a repair dock. The system is operational and in its final stages.

In final stages · Newbuild launch

These systems are built with the same engineering available to an Egyptian yard — designed, manufactured, and certified by Pearlson, delivered through Global ShipYard Solution as their official agent. The record is documented; your feasibility study can begin from fact, not promise.

Have a project in mind?

From a single repair to a complete shipyard build — talk to our team today.

Email Us Directly

Get in Touch

Ready to discuss your next project? Reach out and our team will respond promptly.

Global ShipYard Solution

📍 Maritime Industry — Worldwide Operations

📧 sales@gsy-solutions.com

📧 CC: ahmed.nour@gsy-solutions.com

📞 +20 1111888861 | +20 1040222299

💬 WhatsApp us direct — engineering reply within one working day

Pearlson Shiplift Corporation

📍 12810 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33156, USA

📞 +1 (305) 720-2536

🌐 shiplift.com