Maritime Services

New tugs delivered by Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding

Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) has delivered two 28m long, 64 tonnes bollard pull capacity RAmparts 2800-SD Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) tugs, designed by Canadian-based naval architects Robert Allan Ltd, to ADNOC Group.

The newly completed vessels, named ADNOC TB01and ADNOC TB02, were designed to meet ADNOC’s specific requirements and are intended for operations in the harsh Middle East environment, and are able to operate in high ambient air and seawater temperatures. The design is a...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/new-tugs-delivered-by-abu-dhabi-shipbuilding/

Introducing the Middle East’s first electric tug

SAFEEN, part of AD Ports Group, has signed an agreement for the lease and purchase of an all-electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, the first fully electric tug to operate in the Middle East.

The new tug, which is just 25 m in length, but has a bollard pull of 70 tonnes, is capable of manoeuvring the largest vessels in service and can undertake two or more assignments before being recharged, which takes just two hours. The vessel is now on its way from Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam to Khalifa Port...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/introducing-the-middle-easts-first-electric-tug/

Big operational gains for Abu Dhabi

Last year was a highly positive one for the AD Ports Group and its operations not just in Abu Dhabi but worldwide as well.Container throughput handled by its Ports Cluster rose by 13% to 4.91 million TEU in 2023, helped by higher levels of utilisation at Khalifa Port.

General cargo volumes rose by 26% to reach 40 million tonnes in 2023, compared with 31.7 million tonnes in 2022, while ro-ro volumes jumped almost fourfold to 777,000 vehicles. In another positive trend, cruise passenger volumes...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/big-operational-gains-for-abu-dhabi/

MENAS underlines its environmental commitment

Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) has highlighted its commitment to the environment and renewable energy by officially unveiling a new solar power project that will save up to 90% of the company’s electrical energy consumption.

In a project lasting several months, a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel system has been installed on the MENAS building’s roof and car park in Bahrain, equipped with a remote monitoring system to assess energy supply and performance. The power generated will be...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/menas-underlines-its-environmental-commitment/

Diversity@Sea Pilot Launched by All Aboard Alliance

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Enhancing the appeal of maritime work, one vessel at a time: All Aboard Alliance launches Diversity@Sea pilot, states a Global Maritime Forum news source.

A Global Maritime Forum initiative 

The All Aboard Alliance, an initiative of the Global Maritime Forum, today announced a groundbreaking initiative, Diversity@Sea, that will see 11 companies pilot a series of test measures to make life at sea more inclusive and attractive to all seafarers.

The 11 participating...

https://mfame.guru/diversitysea-pilot-launched-by-all-aboard-alliance/

Elcome makes strategic acquisition

Dubai-based maritime systems and services provider, Elcome International, has acquired a controlling stake in the Italian navigation systems specialist, Fabio Fiorucci as part of a wider strategic plan to expand its portfolio across southern Europe.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Fiorucci family will retain a minority holding and continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. This collaboration is expected to enhance Elcome’s presence in the Mediterranean region, complementing...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/elcome-makes-strategic-acquisition/

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/

JOME to deliver drone inspections in UAE

Global Drone Inspection (GDI) and Dubai based JOME Engineering have signed an agreement, whereby JOME will become a local service station partner for GDI.

Under this cooperation agreement, JOME will invest in drones, the training of pilots and classification society audits. The intention of the agreement is that JOME will eventually carry out drone inspections under the supervision of GDI in the United Arab Emirates. This will extend the global reach of GDI’s inspection capabilities in line with...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/jome-to-deliver-drone-inspections-in-uae/

Columbia Ship Management Saudi Arabia secures ABS certification

The Columbia Ship Management (CSM) Group’s Saudi Arabia office has achieved a notable milestone by becoming the first company in the Kingdom to be awarded the ABS HSQE Certificate of Company Compliance.

The recognition confirms that CSM Saudi Arabia complies with the Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental requirements of the ABS Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management.

It also reflects Columbia’s positive vision for its business in Saudi Arabia. This, the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/columbia-ship-management-saudi-arabia-secures-abs-certification/

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