about us
HEISCO, formerly known as Kuwait Shipbuilding & Repair yard Co. (KSRC), was established in 1974, focusing on the shipping and maritime industry. In 2003, the company was renamed Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. K.S.C. (Public), positioning itself as a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracting company in Kuwait. In 2024, HEISCO proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary, commemorating five decades of excellence, innovation, and growth.
We serve in a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, refineries, petrochemicals, power, water distillation and desalination, shipbuilding, ship repair, dredging, and maritime construction. HEISCO offers wide-ranging services, oil & gas construction, Industrial maintenance, process equipment manufacturing, shipyard services, and onshore and offshore services.
HEISCO is a Kuwaiti shareholding company listed on the Premier Market of Kuwait Stock Exchange which is known for companies with high liquidity and medium-to-large market capitalizations based on performance and trading activities throughout the year.
Our dedication to client satisfaction is demonstrated by our internationally recognized certifications in quality, health, safety, and environmental management. We are certified to ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management.
Additionally, we are a registered and approved contractor with the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), holding Category 1 approval in Civil Construction, Mechanical, and Electrical Works.
We also hold prestigious ASME and National Board certifications, which empower us to apply the U, U2, S, PP, and NB R stamps to our products.
HEISCO operates a branch in Saudi Arabia headquartered in Al Khobar.
Our commitment to excellence and strict adherence to industry standards are demonstrated by the approvals we have received from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries, the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), as well as leading regional organizations including Saudi Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company, SABIC, NEOM, Red Sea, and the National Water Company (NWC) in Saudi Arabia, QatarEnergy in Qatar, and BAPCO in Bahrain. HEISCO has a presence in Iraq and its subsidiary, Gulf Dredging, has a branch there.
To enhance its engineering and design capabilities and better support growing business operations across the region, HEISCO has established a wholly owned subsidiary, HEISCO Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Chennai, India.
HEISCO’s wide-ranging fields of activities are:
- Shipyard Operations
- Oil & Gas Construction
- Industrial Maintenance
- Fabrication Services
- Trading
- Testing & Calibration
- Quality Control & Testing
- Scaffolding Services
- Galvanizing Plant
- Onshore & Offshore Operations
- Technical Specialized Manpower Supply
- Design and Engineering Services
Our Subsidiaries are:
- Gulf Dredging & General Contracting Co. K.S.C. (Closed) - Specialized in onshore and offshore operations.
- Heisco for Technical Specialized Manpower Supply Co. W.L.L. - Provides technical and specialized manpower solutions.
- HEISCO Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. - Offers Design and Engineering Services.
