Sponsors 2023

ADNOC Logistics & Services provides shipping, offshore logistics and onshore services.

As a global integrator of maritime logistics, the company leverages its international shipping excellence and diversified services expertise through three main areas of activities: shipping, offshore logistics, onshore services.

ADNOC Logistics & Services manages a comprehensive fleet of over 120 vessels and a logistical base of over 1.4 million square meters. Its comprehensive offering plays a considerable role in a broader ecosystem both in Abu Dhabi and internationally. ADNOC Logistics & Services serves ADNOC Group as well as international customers, facilitating the development of the UAE’s energy industries, fortifying the nation's position as a global energy provider, and contributing to its overall economic growth.

ADNOC Logistics & Services CEO, Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi took over the reins in April this year after a successful period as executive vice president at Abu Dhabi Ports.

Website: www.adnoc.ae

Established in March 2006 as a government-owned organisation, Abu Dhabi Ports is the master developer, operator and manager of ten ports including Khalifa Port, Zayed Port, Musaffah Port & Musaffah Channel, as well as its trade and logistics hub Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), with the utmost efficiency and optimisation.

Khalifa Port was officially inaugurated on 12.12.12 by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Located halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the port is the first semi-automated container port in the GCC region. It handles all of Abu Dhabi’s container traffic, general cargo, and Roll-on and Roll-off (RoRo) cargo.

Khalifa Port features state-of-the-art maritime infrastructure, including nine of the world’s largest ship-to-shore quay cranes, 42 automated stacking cranes and 28 straddle carriers.

In its current development phase one, Khalifa Port can handle an annual capacity of 2.5 million TEU containers and 12 million tonnes of general cargo. The port is being developed in stages as industry demand grows. When all development phases are completed, Khalifa Port is expected to increase its capacity for container volumes to 15 million TEUs and 35 million tonnes of general cargo per year.

Abu Dhabi Ports plays a key role linking the region to global markets and facilitating the diversification of the Emirate’s economy by enabling economic development and the movement of goods, equipment and materials.

Through seamless integration and robust connections, Abu Dhabi Ports offers exceptional services and innovative business solutions over a vast expanse of sea and hinterland, pioneering best practices without fail.

Website: www.adports.ae

Trusted maritime advisers, partnering with clients to drive performance across the ocean economy.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering and technology. Created more than 260 years ago as the world’s first marine classification society, to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.

Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.
We also provide advice, support and solutions on fleet performance and operation, voyage optimisation, enhancing our clients’ digital capability. Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 20,000 vessels.
In the race to zero emissions, our research, technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition.
Lloyd’s Register Group is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that promotes safety and education.

Website: www.lr.org

Over the past four decades since its inception, Bahri has firmly established itself as a global leader in logistics and transportation, thriving on a strong portfolio of service offerings and industry-leading capabilities. With an experienced workforce of over 4,000 employees and an impressive fleet of 89 vessels serving 150 ports worldwide, Bahri offers a diverse range of onshore and offshore solutions through its five business units – Bahri Oil, Bahri Logistics, Bahri Chemicals, Bahri Dry Bulk, and Bahri Ship Management. Bahri has also formed partnerships and joint ventures, including BahriBolloré Logistics and the National Grain Company, to cater to the evolving needs of the maritime sector and beyond.

An unremitting commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of its various stakeholders has remained the key driver of successes Bahri has achieved on its 43-year journey. Determined to deliver on its ambitious vision to create value and share prosperity by connecting economies through excellence in global logistics solutions, the company emphasizes the social, economic, and environmental impact of its strategy, objectives, and operations.

Bahri has also been playing a vital role in driving growth in the regional shipping industry and finds itself at the forefront of efforts to actualize the Saudi Vision 2030 goal to transform Saudi Arabia into a unique logistics hub and international transportation gateway to three continents, namely Asia, Europe, and Africa. Bahri has made significant contributions to developing a qualified local talent pool and the diversification of the national economy.

For more details about Bahri, please visit www.bahri.sa

Website: www.bahri.sa

DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain.

We operate multiple yet related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, maritime services, logistics and ancillary services to technology-driven trade solutions.

We have a portfolio of 70 terminals in 31 countries across six continents with a significant presence in both high-growth and mature markets. We aim to be essential to the bright future of global trade, ensuring everything we do has a long-lasting positive impact on economies and society.

Our dedicated team of over 36,000 employees cultivates long-standing relationships with governments, shipping lines, importers and exporters, communities, and many other important constituents of the global supply chain, to add value and provide quality services today and tomorrow.

Container handling is the company’s core business and generates more than three quarters of its revenue. In 2015, DP World handled 61.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its portfolio. With its committed pipeline of developments and expansions, capacity is expected to rise to more than 100 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

By thinking ahead, foreseeing change and innovating we aim to create the most productive, efficient and safe trade solutions globally.

Website: www.dpworld.ae

We are a premier Ship Chandler / Offshore supplier based in the UAE. Saifee, over the past 47 years, has successfully developed as one of the leading and most reliable partners to the marine & offshore industry in the Middle East. With an aim to provide clients across the globe with a cost effective, quality conscience and around the clock supply solution, Saifee maintains an inventory of over 40,000 line-items, specializing in all areas provisions and technical stores, which are available for immediate supply. We are a fully ISO certified organization, operating from a SQFT350,000, facility situated strategically in heart of industrial Dubai.

Our attention to detail, commitment to quality and service has earned the SAIFEE brand a leading reputation amongst major global and regional Tanker and LNG vessel operators. Our continuous investment in infrastructure, human resource and technology ensures that we are able to provide a competitive, and quality based supply chain solution to all of our partners.

For further information, please contact us via email – saifee@saifeeship.com

Website: www.saifeeship.com

JOME Engineering has been set-up in UAE and specializes in the after sales service Industry. We cater to the Marine & Offshore Industry mainly covering the verticals of:

A) Ship Repair Services
B) Supply of complete Machinery & spare parts

With a highly skilled and experienced team of professional in the Marine Industry we are able support our clients’ requirements right from the planning phase of a project, through execution, commissioning & providing after sales support.

We work closely with various manufacturers and support customer’s vessels trading in this region with their after sales service requirements and supply of Machinery parts.

Our state-of-the-art workshop which spans over an area of 160,000sq.ft and is equipped with latest machinery which aptly backs Our skilled service team who can provide on-board repair services round the clock to the Marine and Offshore Industry.

Website: www.jo-me.com

ASYAD’s shipping operations are unique in the GCC, in that they offer a truly integrated logistics solution which is flexible enough to meet the specific requirements of all regional and global businesses – either already operating in, or keen to enter, the expanding Middle East and Africa market.

Across our shipping services we operate a diversified fleet of 60 vessels with a total deadweight capacity (DWT) of 9.7 million to cater to customers’ needs and requirements including a mix of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Product Tankers, LNG carriers, Chemical carriers, LPG Tankers, Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs) and Dry Bulk carriers as well as various regional container line services.

ASYAD provides its global customers with unique, integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions, market leading incentives and an ever-expanding range of services across the value chain. The Group offers various services include maritime transportation of Crude Oil, LNG, Chemical Products, Dry Bulk and Container. This includes ship owning, ship chartering and technical ship management activities.

ASYAD Drydock is based at the Port of Duqm and strategically located close to global shipping routes benefitting customers by reducing deviation time. With a 2,800-meter quay, a water depth of 9-10 meters, 14 sets of jib cranes and two graving docks, the Drydock can handle vessels up to 600,000 DWT efficiently.

Commencing operations in 2011, the Drydock initially specialised in handling LNG and VLCC vessels before expanding into gas carriers, car carriers, bulk carriers, pipe layers, heavy lift ships, cruise vessels and oil tankers. Now, we provide ship maintenance and conversion facilities for all types of vessels offering a full range of general vessel repair services including engineering, electrical, propulsion, accommodation upgrades, fitting, blasting, and painting as well as procurement, testing, trials and class surveys.

ASYAD Dry Dock's considerable steel work capabilities and expertise enables the company to manage major and minor emergency repair projects swiftly and efficiently. In a further expansion to its services, ASYAD Dry Dock also designs and fabricates steel works for the petro-chemical industry, the construction and maintenance of off-shore platforms for the oil and gas industry and is increasingly investing in new technology. Moreover, ASYAD Dry Dock extended its service portfolio in 2017 by offering unique naval ship repair services following the signing of a joint venture (JV) agreement with Babcock International Group to establish Duqm Naval Dockyard (DND). With extensive expertise working with international navies around the globe, DND adds a strategically important dimension to ASYAD Dry Dock’s world-class ship repair and maintenance capabilities offering support to military forces operating in the region.

Website: www.asyad.om

Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, we in DNVGL are working to fulfill this obligation to society and all stake holders. DNV GL enables organisations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. Operating in more than 100 countries, our professionals are dedicated to helping our customers to make the world safer, smarter and greener.

In the maritime industry

DNV GL is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry.

Our Vision for making a Global impact for a safe and sustainable future supports the Global shipping industry. Our Rules, guidelines and advisory services help enhance safety, quality & environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. We invest 5% of our revenue in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.
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Key Personnel:
Ian Edwards
Area Manager, Middle East & Africa
DNV GL – Maritime

Pawan Sahni
Business Development Director, Middle East & Africa
DNV GL – Maritime

Website: www.dnvgl.com

Website: www.alsafinasecurity.ae

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The idea of establishing Islamic P&I Club (IPANDI) as a non-profit organization was proposed and approved by the Organization of the Islamic Shipowners’ Association, affiliated institution to the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation. The achievement was adopted by the 10th OIC Summit held in Putrajaya, Malaysia in October 2003 and Summit following the RESOLUTION No.35/10-E(IS). As per kind auspicious of the Government of Dubai, IPANDI headquarters was officially established is in Dubai, without the need for sponsorship in 2004. With more than 485 independent firms and consultants as well as surveyors and by assistance of the Club two rep offices in Jakarta and Athens , IPANDI provides the most comprehensive and tailor-made covers to its members for protecting their third party legal liabilities and expenses up to the limit of liability USD 1 Billion as well as FD&D, Charterers’ Liability, Loss of Hire, War Risk, while the Club can provide H&M and K&R through its associate companies.

Website: www.ipandi.club

MariApps Marine Solutions is a maritime digital solutions company focused on providing maritime enterprises with customized applications and software solutions, specifically its flagship product smartPAL. Headquartered in Singapore, MariApps has development centers in Mumbai and Kochi, India, and sales and support offices in Germany, Cyprus, Dubai, and France.

smartPAL is a maritime digital solution suite of products that increases efficiency for operational tasks, allowing users to manage numerous business functions on a web-based, cloud supported, and mobile compliant platform. smartPAL provides end-to-end solutions that support customers in eliminating manual reporting, enhancing decision making, and providing real-time insight into vessel operations and conditions.

MariApps’ maritime digital solutions cater to all aspects of the maritime industry, namely ship owning, ship management, marine travel, commercial, fleet performance, procurement, finance, port agency, catering onboard, safety, environmental compliance, electronic log book that support the success of maritime businesses. With a proven track record of delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that successfully help streamline operations. MariApps has been the chosen partner for over 40 clients across the maritime industry to navigate their journey towards digitization.

MariApps is built on the strong pillars of integrity, honesty, passion, and commitment. MariApps aims to add value to all our customers by offering the most efficiently integrated maritime digital solutions. We encourage an environment of mutual respect and teamwork within MariApps, a value that we proudly extend to all our clients.

Website: www.mariapps.com

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