Abu Dhabi Ports Group signs 25-year agreement with Crystal Offshore to establish new offshore workshop at Khalifa Port

ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2019 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced the signing of a 25-year agreement with Crystal Offshore, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions for the marine business sector, headquartered in Singapore. Under this agreement, a plot of land will be allocated to Crystal Offshore Company in Khalifa Port on an area of ​​20,000 square meters, in addition to a part of the quay wall associated with the company’s work in the port for the establishment of offices and repair and maintenance workshops, enabling it to provide advanced services for the maintenance and renewal of drilling platforms, ships and means of support. marine. The new offshore workshop at Khalifa Port will provide maintenance and repair services for drilling rigs, other offshore assets, and vessels operating in deep waters, such as floating oil storage and offloading units (FPSOs), as well as semi-submersible drilling rigs.

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Sector at Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said, “Our partnership with one of the best providers of integrated logistics solutions in the maritime business sector will represent a valuable addition to our customers at Khalifa Port, and expand the range of multiple services provided by the port to a wide range of workers in the maritime sector.” We look forward to the future.. We will continue to be committed to diversifying our service offerings at all our ports inside and outside the country, by entering into promising partnerships, and continuing to act as the optimal port operator for our customers around the world.”

In turn, Sujit Sekharan, CEO of Crystal Offshore, said: “We are proud of our partnership with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group to provide our services to the oil and gas sectors in the Middle East. We at Crystal Offshore have a track record of achievements with our clients in the region, and through this long-term partnership “We expect to achieve steady growth in our market share, which is largely supported by the distinguished geographical location of Khalifa Port and the advanced infrastructure it provides. As we share our visions with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, we look forward to enhancing integration and exchanging experiences and capabilities between us.”