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Monday, November 30 - 2009

Gulf Energy Maritime set to sail into next year

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 16 - 2009 at 11:08
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Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM), one of the Middle East's largest independent commercial product tanker operators, is on schedule to enter 2010 with its stable business growth and high safety records as it took delivery of its seventh Panamax tanker and the fleet's 16th vessel.

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  • Gulf Coral was received by GEM officials led by Ovijit Roy, Head of Fleet Department, from Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). Also shown in the photo are officials from HMD.
    Gulf Coral was received by GEM officials led by Ovijit Roy, Head of Fleet Department, from Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). Also shown in the photo are officials from HMD.
The 75,000 dwt product oil tanker, Gulf Coral, is the last but one vessel to be delivered this year by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), South Korea's biggest ship builder. It is also the third of four new Panamax vessels scheduled for delivery in 2009.

Gulf Castle and Gulf Cobalt were the first two Panamaxes delivered to GEM this year. After Gulf Coral, HMD has only one more Panamax to be delivered before November.

Ahmed Hareb Al Falahi, CEO, GEM, said:
"The delivery of Gulf Coral is a clear indication that GEM remains steadfast in its commitment to expanding its fleet and providing the market with reliable, safe and environmentally efficient vessels. Our business growth this year provides a strong indication that we will enter 2010 on a very stable platform. Together with HMD, a trusted ship manufacturer which has strictly implemented GEM's high design standards of safety, reliability and environmental protection, our company will undoubtedly achieve its targets for 2009."


The ship delivery was taken at HMD's Ulsan shipyard by GEM's senior executives.

GEM's adherence to safety, quality and care for the environment has been acknowledged and recognized by the shipping fraternity through the three awards it received in 2008 alone. Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards awarded GEM in the Safety and Quality category, while Lloyd's Middle East Shipping Awards recognized GEM in the Clean Seas category, and bestowed the company with the Tanker Company of the Year award.

GEM is certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to the ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001-2004 Environment Management System for the operational and technical management of its fleet.
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About Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC:

Headquartered in Dubai, GEM is the Middle East's largest independent, commercial product tanker operator and boasts the world's most modern Product and Chemical tanker fleet. Committed to delivering excellence in safety and quality, GEM's Tanker Management Self Assessment System required by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum, has been approved by ExxonMobil, BP, Shell and Chevtex - the first Middle East product tanker operator to be approved by four of the world's oil majors.

Established five years ago, GEM has built an asset value now standing at $1.3bn.

GEM is certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to the ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001-2004 Environment Management System for the operational and technical management of a fleet of petroleum and chemical tankers trading worldwide. These also incorporate the pollution prevention requirements of the International Marine Organization's ISM Code.

GEM is a joint venture partnership between Dubai's Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), the Oman Oil Company (OOC) and Thales of France under the UAE Offsets program.

For further information, please visit Gulf Energy Maritime online at: www.gemships.com:

Media contact:

Albert Alba
PR Account Manager
MCS Action FZ LLC
PO Box 20970, Dubai Media City, UAE
T +971 4 3902960 (reception)
D +971 4 3902972
F +971 4 3908161

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