Dubai: P&O Maritime Services (FZE), a wholly owned, Australia-based subsidiary of global port operator DP World, has expanded into the Middle East, providing support at DP World's flagship Jebel Ali terminal and throughout the UAE region.
P&O Maritime Services is a specialist vessel fleet manager, owner and operator. In Dubai, P&O Maritime Services will provide crewing and maintenance of more than 20 vessels including tug boats, pilot boats and line boats, along with other maritime operations in the UAE region, both in-harbour and offshore.
"With the rapid expansion of our terminal at Jebel Ali in particular, P&O Maritime Services will play a vital part in the support we provide our customers from before their vessels arrive in port to beyond the terminal gates. P&O Maritime Services brings significant efficiency and service level gains to our operations," said Mohammad Al Muallem, senior vice-president and managing director for DP World's UAE region
P&O Maritime Services will build on the existing DP World maritime operations, ensuring the maintenance and evolution of safety standards, staff training and improved utilisation of marine assets.
"We have been in operation since the 1960's and this partnership is in line with our on-going strategy of pursuing profitable expansion opportunities in high growth markets. As DP World expands at Jebel Ali and throughout the Middle East region, we expect to grow with it,"said Andrew King, Managing Director of P&O Maritime Services.
