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Tue, 08/04/2009 - 15:36
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Waha gets first two AHT vessels
Dubai, Aug 4, 2009 (WAM) - Waha Maritime, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital, yesterday announced taking delivery of its first two anchor handling tug (AHT) vessels. The vessels were purchased by Waha Offshore Marine Services, Waha Maritime's offshore support vessel owning and operating arm according to a report by "Emirates Business 24|7".
The first ship, Waha I, is a 48-metre long vessel powered with two Caterpillar engines of up to 5,150 brake horsepower (BHP). The second one, Waha II, is 38- metre long twin screw powered with 5,000 BHP Niigata engine.
Both ships were built in Malaysia and will be technically managed by Stanford Marine, part of the GMMOS Group, which Waha Capital co-owns together with Abraaj Capital.
"With the delivery of its first two vessels, Waha Maritime marks a historical milestone in the company's operations. Both vessels have already been chartered to one of the leading companies in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the sustainable demand for such sophisticated, high power and versatile vessels in the region," said Salem Rashid Al Nuaimi, CEO of Waha Capital.
"The maritime sector is a key business area, which, bucking the global economic downturn, offers unique opportunities for companies, especially those operating in the regional oil and gas and logistics sectors. Waha Capital is keen to invest heavily in this vital sector, and the arrival of these ships bears testimony to our commitment in this field," he added.
Waha Capital owns 49 per cent in GMMOS Group, specialised in maritime services, ship repair and crane leasing. –
The first ship, Waha I, is a 48-metre long vessel powered with two Caterpillar engines of up to 5,150 brake horsepower (BHP). The second one, Waha II, is 38- metre long twin screw powered with 5,000 BHP Niigata engine.
Both ships were built in Malaysia and will be technically managed by Stanford Marine, part of the GMMOS Group, which Waha Capital co-owns together with Abraaj Capital.
"With the delivery of its first two vessels, Waha Maritime marks a historical milestone in the company's operations. Both vessels have already been chartered to one of the leading companies in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the sustainable demand for such sophisticated, high power and versatile vessels in the region," said Salem Rashid Al Nuaimi, CEO of Waha Capital.
"The maritime sector is a key business area, which, bucking the global economic downturn, offers unique opportunities for companies, especially those operating in the regional oil and gas and logistics sectors. Waha Capital is keen to invest heavily in this vital sector, and the arrival of these ships bears testimony to our commitment in this field," he added.
Waha Capital owns 49 per cent in GMMOS Group, specialised in maritime services, ship repair and crane leasing. –
