New offshore logistics mega-base to be built in UAE

Further collaboration areas among the three partners include the exploration of recruitment and management of the required workforce where aspects of employee welfare will be considered, including nutrition, medical supplies, e-learning and training concepts and mental health support.

Al Masaood Energy general manager Ahmad El Tannir expects these co-operations to facilitate construction and operation of the ongoing mega-base project.

“By partnering with Fameline Holding and Columbia Ship Management, we aim not only to diversify on a strategic level but also to enable strong synergies by joining logistics expertise to build on our core activities and further serve our customer requirements within the evolving energy segment in Abu Dhabi for the years to come,” he said.

Fameline Holding chief executive Adamos Seraphides expects this co-operation will enable the group to expand in the Middle East.

“We are thrilled to become part of the exciting mega-base project and are fully committed to add value to this ambitious infrastructure development,” said Mr Seraphides.

Columbia chief executive Mark O’Neil said the company would support Al Masaood and Fameline on construction and operation of the integrated industrial complex.

“Our advanced engineering expertise, digitalisation, software engineering, maritime knowledge and network will certainly help to achieve Al Masaood’s goals for the benefit of the region and globally,” said Mr O’Neil.

Al Masaood Energy provides energy services throughout the Middle East, North Africa, in the eastern Mediterranean and in southern Asia through strategic partners of multinational contractors and manufacturers operating within the energy industry.

Columbia started expanding in the Middle East in 2021 by creating a standalone shipmanagement entity in Saudi Arabia, then engaging with International Maritime Industries to provide maritime services to the shipyards in the King Salman international complex in Ras Al Khair.

Cyprus-headquartered Fameline Holding is a conglomerate composed of some 50 companies active across a variety of sectors in the supply of products and services related to the shipping industry worldwide. Its marine services are through MIE Group and Kaeline, logistics services are through Swift Marine and its oil and gas operations are with Fameline Energy.

The Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East will be held 6 December 2022. Register your interest and access more information here