Abu Dhabi Ports enters global offshore services market with a diversified fleet of modern vessels
SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime arm, has recently signed a historic agreement with Allianz Marine & Logistics Services (AMLS), to launch a new international provider of integrated maritime logistic services.
Operating under the title of Offshore Support and Logistics Services Company (OFCO – Offshore International), headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the new joint venture will be one of the largest, most capable, and cost-efficient providers of onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions and subsea services in the GCC region and beyond.
OFCO’s broad range of services will be aimed towards large offshore infrastructure projects, which include ongoing operations within the regional oil and gas sector, as well as future projects set to be launched in the coming years.
“The launch of OFCO represents a significant leap forward for SAFEEN, which is one of the main pillars of our maritime business,” commented Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports.
“With access to a growing diversified fleet of modern vessels, our partnership with AMLS will allow us to take our expertise and capabilities to new horizons as a preferred global maritime services provider,” noted Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Head of Maritime Cluster, Abu Dhabi Ports.
“By engaging with one of the subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, we are enhancing not only our ability to support regional infrastructure projects, but are expanding our existing portfolio internationally as well,” remarked Ahmed Khalil, General Manager of Allianz Marine & Logistics Services.
