Ship owners and
operators got together with technology providers and charterers
recently to examine the challenges they face in achieving operational
efficiency and sustainability.
The main themes of the
ninth Middle East (ME) Ship Tech Conference in Dubai were global
trade patterns, smart operations and business, Middle East offshore
market survival and shipbuilding, and the changing international
maritime regulations related to technology, crew and safety. The
event was sponsored by Saudi Aramco’s Marine
Department.
The conference also focused on the development
of an understanding of macroeconomic trends as they relate to trade
perspectives.
Mohammad A. Al Sultan, acting manager of
Saudi Aramco’s Marine Department, delivered the keynote address and
noted that the company is keen on manufacturing high-quality work
boats. He said Saudi Aramco owns large offshore fields and is a major
offshore vessel owner, operator and charterer.
Al Sultan
also discussed the King Salman International Complex for Maritime
Industries and Services at Ras Al-Khair, which is part of the
Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
