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Israel Shipyards Ltd

Since 1959, Israel Shipyards Ltd has been providing seaworthy solutions for the Naval and commercial marine markets. Besides shipbuilding, the plant of Israel Shipyards - covering 330,000 sq. meters with 45,000 sq. meters of under-roof facilities - offers a full range of manufacturing possibilities for ship-to-shore and land-based structures.

National defense solutions must be durable, cost-effective and versatile enough to meet all potential threats. This is why so many Naval, Coast Guard and Border Police units secure their sea borders with vessels built by Israel Shipyards. Israel Shipyards is known internationally for the design and construction of combat-proven naval craft, which have protected Israel's long coastline for the last 40 years. These same ISL vessels are being purchased by other nations who want the best marine defense available.

Naval solutions are created and continually improved by:

• Israel Shipyards extensive experience
• Constant feedback from the Israeli Navy
• Weapon systems produced by the world-famous Israeli defense industry

Recent enhancements include improved combat payload, increased platform capabilities, new offensive and defensive weapon development, and more. Israel Shipyards offers a wide range of customized solutions designed to detect and interdict illegal activities and especially Piracy acts. These solutions, equipped with the most advanced detection and weapon system will help any Navy or other Maritime law enforcement authority to mitigate Piracy in their region.

All naval customers of Israel Shipyards Ltd can take advantage of a comprehensive package of training, logistical and technical support by ISL experts:

• Methodical and detailed training of vessel crews by retired Israeli Navy officers
• Maintenance team training, either at Israel Shipyards or at the suppliers of the engines and equipment
• ISL team support on-site for long periods as desired
• Personal, hands-on guidance until full confidence is achieved
• A permanent Israel Shipyards service center at the customer's site, if desired

The ongoing advantages built into all Israel Shipyard products, which are created and maintained by the Israeli defense industry, are further enhanced by ISL integrated training and support. This critical combat edge is being shared with other naval forces and homeland security forces across Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Specialized research to create tailored technological solutions for special customer needs. A full set of documentation and operation manuals is provided for each vessel, as part of the delivery.

Israel Shipyards Ltd was established in Haifa Bay in 1959 as a Government-owned shipyard. In the late 1960s ISL was the first in the Western world to design and build a fast attack missile boat, the SAAR 4 class, for the Israeli Navy. The SAAR 4s successfully defend Israel's coast during the 1973 war.

In the late 1970s the Shipyard starts the design and building of Merchant Ships and Floating Docks. And in the late 1980s ISL began design of the SHALDAG, a unique Fast Patrol Craft. In 1990 the SAAR was upgraded to the SAAR 4.5 class, some of them with helicopter carrying capability.

In April 1995 ISL was privatized, offering a wider variety of designs and experiencing rapid growth. In the mid-1990s the SHALDAG was introduced to the market, becoming a popular design that would eventually be upgraded several times and offer three types. ISL used it’s infrastructure in 2003 for heavy metal industrial works, and delivery various project such as the passengers landing bridges for Ben-Gurion airport, Post Panamax container cranes, thermal desalination facility etc.

In 2007 ISL became the owner and operator of the only private port in Israel. The year 2009 saw the establishment of Noble Energy shore base facility which include the fabrication of large marine steel structure as well as off-shore logistic services. In 2017 came the completion of a full-scale turn-key project, including building of 12 vessels and extensive transfer of technology (ToT).

In 2018 ISL launched a brand new model, the SA’AR S-72, a modern medium-size corvette with innovative propulsion system. In 2019 ISL launched a brand new design, the OPV 45, a multi-mission modern medium size OPV, with special care for maximum versatility, as well as human engineering. Also in 2019, ISL launched a brand new Syncrolift, capable lifting up to 3000 tons.

Today, many military and commercial customers on four continents rely on solutions from Israel Shipyards. This worldwide trust was built with care over the past 60 years. The company's Board of Directors is comprised of highly accomplished executives from a wide range of industries and disciplines, all committed to strong corporate governance and best business practices. The Israel Shipyards management team harnesses the collective experience of executives who have in-depth familiarity with our industry and markets. Their commitment to a high standard of corporate ethics sets the tone from the top down, to serve the interests of both customers and employees.