Abu Dhabi Maritime and ADNOC Partner to Develop Marine Refuelling Facilities

Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, in cooperation with ADNOC Distribution, part of ADNOC Group, and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), have agreed to cooperate to explore innovations with the aim of enhancing Abu Dhabi’s coastal and marine locations.

Under the new agreement, Abu Dhabi Maritime and ADNOC Distribution intend to delve into three proposed collaboration areas – an ADNOC fuel station at Rabdan Marina, fuel stations at future marinas within Abu Dhabi, and special services (floating fuel and grocery vessel).

The planned additional services will ensure effortless refuelling and convenience for customers.

His Excellency Dr Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Director-General of Operational Affairs at DMT, said: “This agreement demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the DMT, represented by Abu Dhabi Maritime, to elevate Abu Dhabi's coastal and marine locations.

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“As representatives of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing the development of our maritime domain."

Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, Acting CEO, Maritime Cluster of AD Ports Group, said: “Abu Dhabi Maritime understands the critical role of providing exceptional services to mariners.

"By collaborating with ADNOC Distribution, a renowned provider of premier marine service stations and retail solutions, we are committed to enhancing the satisfaction of our existing patrons and attracting new ones seeking convenience and accessibility while out on the waters."

Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said: “Purposeful agreements of this nature align with our strategic vision and represent tremendous opportunities for innovation and ingenuity benefiting the people and the environment of Abu Dhabi.

"ADNOC Distribution and Abu Dhabi Maritime are coming together with a clear aim of pursuing targeted and ambitious developments that have been identified as having a great promise to deliver superior facilities and services for all who reside in or visit Abu Dhabi."

The agreement signals a new milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector. ADNOC Distribution solely operates all marine fuel stations in Abu Dhabi.

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