Marine Services

Amaan Baghdad signs groundbreaking maritime project

Part of the Al Raiya Group, Amaan Baghdad is establishing a “groundbreaking and ambitious” project to establish a floating maritime platform in Iraqi waters. The new facility, based around a jack up barge, will serve as a multi-functional hub offering a wide range of services, and will be operated as Basra Sea Support and Services (BSSS).

One of the main focuses of the BSSS project will be to provide high quality fuel oil meeting international standards. According to a statement by the company:...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/amaan-baghdad-signs-groundbreaking-maritime-project/

TMS Tanker Conference programme taking shape

Work is well underway on the programme for the TMS Tanker Conference 2023 which takes place on 8th November at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai. The event, due to be attended by all the region’s leading tanker owners and operators, will feature an exciting and high profile range of speakers and panellists that will be announced shortly.

This year the primary focus of the three conference sessions will be on environmental protection and sustainability, assessing how tanker shipping can take a lead...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/tms-tanker-conference-programme-taking-shape/

Kongsberg Maritime to provide design and technology for new Egyptian tugboats

Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built by Alexandria Shipyard as main contractor on behalf of the Suez Canal Authority. The tugs will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT design.

The UT 722 tugboat design has a length of 71.6 m, a bollard pull of approximately 200 tonnes, and it can operate independently for up to 35 days. Egypt’s Alexandria Shipyard successfully bid on this significant contract with the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/kongsberg-maritime-to-provide-design-and-technology-for-new-egyptian-tugboats/

Maqta Gateway makes strategic acquisition

Abu Dhabi-based Maqta Gateway has acquired TTEK Inc., a developer of border control and customs systems, in a bid to reinforce its market position as a leading digital trade solutions provider.

The acquisition will extend Maqta Gateway’s existing digital trade capabilities by incorporating border optimisation management solutions, which utilise technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced risk analytics. TTEK’s solutions are said to “merge deductive and inductive...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/maqta-gateway-makes-strategic-acquisition/

Qatari firm signs marine engineering co-operation agreement

Qatar-based N-KOM and global maritime technology company Kongsberg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for collaboration in the maritime engineering services sector. The scope of the agreement includes vessel maintenance, repair and overhaul, offshore products and services, ship conversions, refits and retrofits and vessel system spare parts. 

The two partners also believe it will facilitate future collaboration with regard to other opportunities. These...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/qatari-firm-signs-marine-engineering-co-operation-agreement/

Safeen safety record continues to impress

Part of the AD Ports group, Safeen has recently announced it has achieved an impressive safety record of more than 5 million man-hours without any Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and zero environmental incidents since its launch in 2012.

Operating in nine commercial ports in the UAE and the Middle East, Safeen offers a broad portfolio of marine services and solutions, including towage, quayside-support services, emergency response, vessel assistance, inspections, and shipping maintenance.

Captain Adil...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/safeen-safety-record-continues-to-impress/

Further diversification for AD Ports Group

Continuing its ongoing programme of diversification, AD Ports Group has joined forces with the National Marine Dredging Company Group, to establish a new joint venture to carry out offshore surveys and subsea services in the UAE and across the GCC region, as well as in a number of international markets. These targeted global markets will include Egypt, Taiwan, Sudan, Mauritania, Mauritius, Guinea, Pakistan, and Western India.

The new joint venture, Safeen Surveys and Subsea Services, will offer...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/further-diversification-for-ad-ports-group/

New ship management joint venture formed to tap into Indian crewing market

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has signed an agreement with Aurus Ship Management to expand its presence and explore opportunities in the Indian market. Following on from the agreement, Aurus Ship Management will be renamed Columbia Aurus Ship Management (CASM) and will aim to become one of the leading providers of maritime services in the Indian market.

Services offered by the newly renamed entity will include crew recruitment, purchasing, payroll management and technical services, with a...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/new-ship-management-joint-venture-formed-to-tap-into-indian-crewing-market/

Adani acquires India’s largest marine services company

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) subsidiary, Adani Harbour Services has acquired Ocean Sparkle India’s leading third-party marine services provider, which is particularly active active in the towage, pilotage and dredging sectors, with an asset base of 94 owned vessels, and 13 third-party owned vessels, in its fleet.

“Given the synergies of OSL and Adani Harbour Services, the consolidated business is likely to double in five years with improved margins, thereby creating significant...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/adani-acquires-indias-largest-marine-services-company/

Safeen to provide Bangladesh-Fujairah trade link

The AD Ports subsidiary, Safeen Feeders, has signed a long-term agreement with Saif Powertec of Bangladesh to facilitate trade and cargo transportation services from Fujairah to Bangladesh over a period of 15 years. As part of the collaboration arrangements, Safeen Feeders is expected to provide eight 55,000 dwt Supramax bulk carriers, which will be offered on a bareboat or time charter basis, to Saif Powertec for the movement of general and dry bulk cargo between Fujairah and port facilities...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/safeen-to-provide-bangladesh-fujairah-trade-link/

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