ADNOC Logistics & Services, the shipping arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, continues to modernize its fleet with advanced technology and the latest AI systems to control autonomous driving.
In this context, the shipping and marine logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Group signed an agreement today, Thursday, April 11 (2023), with SeaOwl to design remotely operated ships capable of transporting vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites. .
The agreement was signed by Abdul Karim Al-Masabi, CEO of ADNOC Logistics and Services, and CEO of the French company, Xavier Genin, during the participation of the two parties in the Emirates Climate Technology Forum, which was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
New project details
The innovative design of remotely operated ships reduces carbon emissions by up to 30%, as the ship will be lighter and smaller in size, as it does not require the presence of crew facilities, according to data seen by the specialized energy platform.
Intelligent automation systems will also improve vessel steering and steerage, in line with ADNOC Logistics and Services’ endeavors to decarbonize its marine operations in support of the 2050 Carbon Neutrality Strategic Initiative.
The design of the remotely operated vessels, each 55 meters long, will allow the vessels to be operated from the ground control room via satellite link using the latest automation and autonomous navigation technologies.
The design uses the latest artificial intelligence systems to control its flow, dynamic positioning, remote communications, and cyber security.
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“Our strategic commitment to sustainability and innovation plays a major role in ADNOC Logistics and Services’ ability to serve its customers,” said Abdulkarim Al-Masabi, CEO of the company.
He added, “These vessels are another example of this commitment, as we are keen to take advantage of the latest technology to serve our customers, improve our marine operations, reduce our carbon footprint, and enhance safety while increasing efficiency.”
ADNOC Logistics and Services is a leading company in the field of sustainability in the marine and logistics services system in the UAE, as it aims to reduce carbon emissions from each shipment by at least 40% by 2030, compared to 2008.
The company offers cost-competitive and sustainable solutions to the logistics and marine energy sector through its 3 main business segments: Shipping, Integrated Logistics and Marine Services.
The role of the French company
The French company, which specializes in the automation and digitization of marine services, will design ships, supervise their construction and facilitate their obtaining navigation permits.
SeaOwl will work with Peruvertas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, to facilitate obtaining the necessary navigation permits from the UAE’s maritime authorities.
“After the success of our new model of ships, and the support of the French government for it, we are pleased to join forces with ADNOC to usher in a new era of sustainable logistics operations through digital automation,” said Xavier Genin, CEO of the French company.
He added, “The project will strengthen our relations with the industrial sector in the UAE, as we plan to involve many influential Emirati sectors and institutions at this important stage,” according to the Emirati company’s statement, which was viewed by the specialized energy platform.
The design of the new ships will improve safety and reduce operational costs, as they will be able to operate in the difficult conditions that other ships cannot handle with their sailors on board.
ADNOC fleet
Once completed, the new ships will join ADNOC’s diversified fleet, in addition to the company’s integrated logistics base that extends over an area of 1.5 million square meters in Abu Dhabi and its integrated logistics capabilities, which makes it the leading company for marine and integrated logistics services in the region.
ADNOC has a world-class integrated services platform, one of the largest and most diversified freight fleets in the region, the company is among the largest owners and operators of self-elevating and moving platforms, and operates an integrated supply base that is among the largest of its kind in the UAE.
As a sustainable leader in the maritime and logistics sector, Logistics and Services Company plays a key role in driving emissions reduction efforts in the UAE’s shipping and marine services sector.
ADNOC Services and Logistics – thanks to its possession of the largest and most diversified fleet in the region, as well as its world-class asset base – contributes to strengthening the position of the UAE and its maritime heritage in the shipping and logistics sector at the global level.
The company provides services to more than 100 global clients in more than 50 countries, through a fleet of more than 500 modern marine vessels equipped with advanced technologies, including 245 ships owned by the company.
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