OFCO – Offshore International Marks 1 million Man- Hours with Zero NPT and Zero LTI

Commitment to highest standards of QHSE and progressive training ensures the safety of all employees and guarantees Sustainable operations


Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 2022: OFCO – Offshore International, part of AD Ports Group and the region's premier onshore to offshore service provider for the Oil, Gas and EPC industries, announced today it has marked more than one million man-hours with a zero Non-Productive Time (NPT), zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and zero environmental incidents. 

Providing integrated Offshore Marine & Logistics Services, Oil Spill Response, Diving, IRM, SPM & Logistics. OFCO reported an excellent milestone in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) that included a zero NPT due to waiting on materials and tools, no vessels waiting for berth, and with an average lifting per hour of 3–4-minute standard, 5-7 minute of heavy lift, and 65% average for deck utilization. 

The company also marked a zero major environmental event, zero major oil spill, a zero severe occupational health incident, zero heat stress related incident and furthermore, 100% closeout of reported NCRs, 100% of closeout of incidents, and 100% compliance with legislative requirements. 

Mr. Hamad Al Maghrabi, the CEO of OFCO – Offshore International, said:  The stellar milestone achieved by our team highlights our commitment to the highest standards of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) set by AD Ports Group to ensure the safest and healthiest environment for our employees, partners and customers, thereby maintaining seamless supply chain network." 

"As the safety and security of our employees as well as the environment is our highest priority, we at OFCO conduct briefings for all employees, as well as emergency drills, regular in-house training programs and regular audits aimed at boosting all employees and workers' awareness of the best QHSE practices. In addition, we update our QHSE policy regularly to comply with AD Ports Group's policies and regulations in this respect", 

Abu Dhabi Ports’ Offshore Arm OFCO Expands Fleet with Purchase of Seven State-of-the-Art Vessels

An aerial view of one of the new vessels acquired by OFCO.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – August 19, 2021: Offshore Support and Logistics Services Company (OFCO – Offshore International), the integrated maritime logistics service provider that is jointly owned by Allianz Marine & Logistics Services (AMLS) and SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports’ marine services arm, has announced the acquisition of seven support vessels as part of its offshore marine services fleet.

Comprising of four Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT), a 65-metre landing craft, as well as a supply ship and multipurpose safety standby vessel, the newest additions to OFCO’s fleet will further extend the new company’s capabilities in providing highly efficient and cost-effective onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions and subsea services.

Combined with a fully operational offshore supply land base and led by a growing team of industry-leading talent, OFCO’s fleet expansion marks Abu Dhabi Ports’ venture into the ever-evolving field of regional and international offshore logistics.

Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports, Acting Head of Maritime Cluster, and Chairman of OFCO said: “With the acquisition of diversified and ultra-modern support vessels as part of our ever-expanding offshore marine services fleet, Abu Dhabi Ports is rapidly taking its strategic move into offshore logistics to new heights, while simultaneously cementing its role as the preferred maritime services provider in the Middle East and beyond.

“Possessing a unique proposition that combines industry-leading capabilities, rich talent, and cost-efficient solutions as part of a holistic offering, OFCO will deliver immense value to our customers, particularly for those active within the GCC’s offshore oil and gas market.

“We will continue to explore other potential vessel acquisitions and other related expansion opportunities in an effort to broaden our overall service capabilities, and to ensure we are well-positioned to satisfy the increasingly complex needs of the offshore market for years to come.”

Officially launched in January 2021, OFCO currently serves as one of the largest and competitively priced providers of onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions, and subsea services in the GCC.

Deploying a winning combination of exceptional fleet assets, logistics solutions and supply-base operations, OFCO is well-placed to deliver a wide range of specialised services geared towards large offshore infrastructure projects, including active operations within the Middle East’s oil and gas sector.

Offering a unique ‘one-stop-shop’ offering, the company’s solution portfolio, which in addition to subsea services include integrated logistics for O&G and EPC organisations, as well as inspection repair and maintenance (IRM), is further supported by Abu Dhabi Ports’ land-based logistical assets.

Ahmed Khalil, General Manager, Allianz Middle East Ship Management, said: “The expansion of OFCO’s offshore marine service fleet has greatly enhanced the organisation’s capabilities in meeting the ever-evolving demands of the region’s offshore energy market.

“Building on this momentous occasion, we aim to continue developing our unique offering incorporating not only the latest in support vessel design, the highest industry best practices and innovations, but we also strive to embrace new capabilities that will enable us to serve the end-to-end logistical needs of customers in other expanding industries.”

Friedrich Portner, General Manager, OFCO said: “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of seven ultra-modern support vessels, which will be integrated into OFCO’s offshore marine services fleet. In a short time since the inception of the organisation, we have been able to swiftly expand the size of our standing fleet and placed ourselves in a position where we can serve large-scale and complex offshore operations.

“Extending our capacity to deliver integrated logistical solutions to customers seeking premium offshore services in the GCC, the new additions to our fleet have reinforced our capabilities in supporting vessels carrying specialised cargo for the oil and gas sector.”

SAFEEN and AMLS Launch Fully-Integrated Marine Logistics Provider OFCO – Offshore International

Abu Dhabi, UAE – January 28, 2021: SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime arm, has recently signed a historic agreement with Allianz Marine & Logistics Services (AMLS), to launch a new international provider of integrated maritime logistic services.

Operating under the title of Offshore Support and Logistics Services Company (OFCO – Offshore International), headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the new joint venture will be one of the largest, most capable, and cost-efficient providers of onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions and subsea services in the GCC region and beyond.

Setting itself apart from the competition, OFCO combines SAFEEN’s strategic position and experience as a port marine operator, with AMLS’ diversified fleet and expertise in offshore logistics and supply chain management, making it the leading fully-integrated supplier of marine logistics solutions and services in the GCC.

Thanks to the potent synergy of world-class fleet assets, management systems, and supply base operations, OFCO is uniquely-positioned as a ‘one-stop-shop,’ offering clients a spectrum of service solutions including integrated logistics for oil and gas/engineering procurement and construction (O&G/ EPC) companies, inspection repair and maintenance (IRM), and subsea services, supported by Abu Dhabi Ports’ land-based operations.

OFCO’s broad range of services will be aimed towards large offshore infrastructure projects, which include ongoing operations within the regional oil and gas sector, as well as future projects set to be launched in the coming years.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “The launch of OFCO represents a significant leap forward for SAFEEN, which is one of the main pillars of our maritime business.

“By adding OFCO to our extensive portfolio of trade, logistics, and port services, we are in a position to offer our regional and global customers a very comprehensive and compelling end-to-end value offer, in one place and at the same time. Working closely with trusted partners, we are responding to market needs and expanding Abu Dhabi’s role as the regional and global hub for offshore services.”

Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Head of Maritime Cluster, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “When we considered the growth of the global offshore support vessel market, as well as the offshore projects market, we saw a tremendous opportunity and potential for a new integrated marine logistics provider. With access to a growing diversified fleet of modern vessels, our partnership with AMLS will allow us to take our expertise and capabilities to new horizons, and unleash our full potential as a preferred global maritime services provider.

“What makes OFCO unique in our marketplace is that it offers an unbeatable combination of efficiency, capability, expertise, and value for our customers, our emirate, and our country as a whole. We believe that the market is ready, and so are we.”

Ahmed Khalil, General Manager of Allianz Marine & Logistics Services, said: “Our partnership with SAFEEN is a significant milestone for AMLS. By engaging with one of the subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, which is positioning Abu Dhabi as a major global gateway for offshore logistics and services, we are enhancing not only our ability to support regional infrastructure projects, but are expanding our existing portfolio internationally as well.

“With access to one of the largest service fleets marine services provider in the Arabian Gulf, we believe that OFCO will be a game changer for the oil and gas market, providing integrated offshore logistics solutions and operational excellence to our clients.”

As part of a wider value offering, OFCO’s customers will also have access to a broad spectrum of trade logistics and services offered by Abu Dhabi Ports, which include offshore, onshore, base operations, logistics, industrial zone, and maritime services.

OFCO – Offshore International Joins Forces with Mammoet to Deliver Turnkey Logistical Solutions

Abu Dhabi Ports’ offshore logistics service provider, Offshore Support and Logistics Services Company (OFCO – Offshore International), has announced the start of a collaboration with Mammoet United Arab Emirates, a branch of the global engineered heavy lifting and transport services company, as part of a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations.

The integrated maritime logistics service provider OFCO, will work closely with the heavy lift and transport specialist Mammoet to create a unique integrated package of on and offshore turnkey transport and installation solutions for projects in the GCC.

Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer and Head of Maritime Cluster, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “The newly-announced collaboration between Abu Dhabi Ports’ OFCO and Mammoet marks a critical milestone in Abu Dhabi Ports’ ongoing efforts to foster an integrated logistics ecosystem catering to our commercial and industrial customers’ every need.

“By combining each organisation’s expertise and resources, we can complement each other’s service offering and explore potential operational and logistical synergies, which would allow us to create an integrated, cost-effective solution for the major project market within the GCC and beyond.”

Initially targeting UAE-based projects with future ambitions to venture further into the GCC, OFCO and Mammoet will leverage their respective maritime, engineering, and logistical expertise, together with strategic positioning, infrastructure, and in-house assets, to create a joint value proposition that is both flexible and competitive.

This in turn will not only provide customers with a streamlined, flexible, and cost-effective solution for handling their heavy cargo transport needs but will also enable them to partner with a single service provider, rather than having to rely on several subcontractors to meet their supply chain requirements.

Commenting on the announcement, Paul van Gelder, Chief Executive Officer Mammoet added: “At Mammoet, we always look for ways to improve the efficiency of projects for our customers. The strategic alliance with OFCO is a testament to that, as our collaboration will reduce the number of interfaces within the logistics chain of projects, enabling the planning and operations to be streamlined, and therefore realising the most efficient and cost-effective approaches.

Mammoet maintains the largest fleet of heavy lifting equipment in the world, and so is well-positioned to scale its service in response to any challenge. We look forward to bringing this enhanced offering to clients in the GCC, as part of this strategic partnership”.

Launching a regional head office in Dubai back in 1974, Mammoet has been delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions for engineered heavy lifting and transportation projects across the Middle East for almost 50 years, supporting numerous projects across a multitude of industry segments including the offshore, power, oil and gas and civil industries. Its acquisition of ALE in 2020 created the world’s largest global provider of engineered heavy lifting and transport services.

Launched at the start of 2021, OFCO operates under SAFEEN Group, Abu Dhabi Ports’ marine services arm, and is one of the largest cost-efficient providers of onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions and subsea services in the GCC. Holding extensive experience in marine service solutions and a diversified fleet with experience in offshore logistics and supply chain management, the company’s “one-stop-shop” offering is ideal for meeting the complex logistical requirements of customers within the oil and gas, energy, and offshore markets.

Over the past year, SAFEEN has experienced major developments that include launch of a SAFEEN FEEDERS, a new feeder service linking Abu Dhabi to ports serving the UAE, as well as the addition M/V HAFEET, the largest bulk commercial vessel ever registered under the UAE flag as part of its newly minted transshipment service fleet.