Ship Agency

GAC earns independent ESG certification

Following a detailed due diligence review by Ethixbase360, a specialist in third party risk management, the Dubai-headquartered GAC Group has received a Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credential and verified compliance report. ESGmetrics is shaped by global standards, legislation, and business critical goals across environmental, social and governance risk areas. It provides immediate assurance of organisations’ commitment to transparent and sustainable business practices.

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https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gac-earns-independent-esg-certification/

Noatum acquires Egyptian shipping agency

AD Ports Group subsidiary, Noatum Maritime, has further extended its presence in the Middle East region by acquiring a majority stake in the Egyptian shipping company and maritime services provider, Safina. The move also complements AD Ports Group’s broader strategy for growth in Egypt, which was recently highlighted with the signing of concession agreements for the management and operation of cruise and ro-ro terminals in Safaga, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Sokhna ports. 

Safina is...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/noatum-acquires-egyptian-shipping-agency/

Inchcape takes major share in Suez Canal agency

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is taking a majority shareholding in the leading Suez Canal agency, Leth Suez Transit. Leth will continue as a separate company and brand, but says it will utilise Inchcape’s global presence, infrastructure, and financial capabilities to take the company to the “next level”. Otto Jervell will continue to head the company as CEO and remain a shareholder.

This year celebrates Leth’s centenary, starting in 1924 as a bunker supplier in Egypt, since when the company...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/inchcape-takes-major-share-in-suez-canal-agency/

Seamaster takes delivery of new crew vessel

Leading UAE-based ship agency group, Seamaster, is expanding its owned vessel fleet with the delivery of SM-7 Sudha. The 42-passenger capacity crew supply vessel was handed over by Dubai shipyard, Premier Marine Engineering Services, on 15th October, further strengthening the group’s capabilities in this sector.

Company founder and Group Managing Director, Rashid Isa Rishi Al Heddi, says, “It is a great honour to be able to welcome this new vessel, which is named after my late mother. We are a...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/seamaster-takes-delivery-of-new-crew-vessel/

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/

Seamaster to expand fleet

Seamaster Maritime is celebrating placing a contract for a 23.99m crew-supply multipurpose vessel SM-7 Sudha. According to the Dubai-based ship agent, this newbuilding will be its best performing and kitted out yet.

The BV-classed vessel, which will be built locally at Premier Marine Services in Dubai Maritime City, will be 25m long, with an increased fuel capacity of 13m3, and will be capable of carrying 42 passengers and 30 tonnes of deck cargo at a maximum speed of 20 knots fully loaded.

Specia...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/seamaster-to-expand-fleet-2/

GAC joins Eyesea

Dubai-headquartered GAC Group has announced its membership of the maritime pollution reporting and mapping initiative, Eyesea, which uses a smartphone app through which users submit geotagged photographs to report hazards and pollution.

GAC Group recently unveiled its Roadmap to Sustainability, which sets out its commitment to adapt, reduce and mitigate its activities. “Eyesea has developed a simple and effective way for companies involved in the maritime sector to play a critical part in...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gac-joins-eyesea/

MENAS agreement with Inchcape on Gulf navigational dues

The Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to ensure ship owners are able to pay for navigational aids provision in the Middle East Gulf, by signing a cooperation agreement with Inchcape Shipping Services. This contracts the ship agency company to collect navigation aids dues from the vessels it looks after in the region.

The agreement, covering all Inchcape offices in the Middle East, is expected to be the first in a series of deals with...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/menas-agreement-with-inchcape-on-gulf-navigational-dues/

GAC disembarks Indian seafarers

Nearly 3000 Indian seafarers from cruise ships operated by Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn are back with their families after being successfully signed off from their vessels, guided through all Covid-19 procedures and safely delivered to their hometowns by GAC India. The GAC India team also took care of 138 off-signers and one on-signer for a cruise ship in Cochin.

GAC worked with the crewing agent to handle end-to-end arrangements for the crew, including ‘meet & greet’ upon...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gac-disembarks-indian-seafarers/

Marine Agency to regulate Dubai Dhow sector

Dubai is launching a new Marine Agency to regulate the dhow sector and promote its role in regional trade. The new unit will be managed by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation in cooperation with Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA).

Dubai is a key destination for dhow ships carrying merchandise and goods from several regional countries. It is estimated that each year dhows transport over 720,000 tonnes of goods to and from the emirate. As well as better regulating and supporting this...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/marine-agency-to-regulate-dubai-dhow-sector/

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