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Trade Arabia
16-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
AD Ports hosts first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at Khalifa Port
AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, transport and logistics, recently hosted its first ship-to-ship (STS) liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at its flagship deep-water Khalifa Port. This move reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a key hub for alternative marine fuels and sustainable maritime solutions, said a statement. The STS bunkering was part of a simultaneous operation, in which the container vessel MSC Thais - berthed at Abu Dhabi Terminals, received LNG fuel from the dedicated LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge, supplied by marine fuels provider Monjasa. The operation demonstrated the concurrent transfer of LNG and cargo, in addition to highlighting AD Ports Group's ability to integrate complex and efficient services into its port infrastructure and operations, whilst facilitating access to lower carbon fuels, which support both the industry and global environmental objectives. Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group, said: 'By adhering to the highest safety and environmental standards, AD Ports Group and Monjasa are ensuring that shipowners have reliable access to a diversified fuel mix that supports their decarbonisation objectives. AD Ports Group will continue to explore and implement forward-looking solutions that drive progress toward global sustainability goals.' Liquified natural gas offers reduced greenhouse gas emissions and significantly less sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. AD Ports Group and Monjasa will continue expanding LNG bunkering services across the group's commercial ports in Abu Dhabi, including cruise vessels at Zayed Port, while offering a comprehensive fuel portfolio that includes Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and High-Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO), it said.
Khaleej Times
16-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Ports completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at Khalifa Port
AD Ports Group recently hosted its first ship-to-ship (STS) liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at its flagship deep-water Khalifa Port. The STS bunkering was part of a simultaneous operation in which the container vessel MSC Thais, berthed at Abu Dhabi Terminals, received LNG fuel from the dedicated LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge, supplied by marine fuels provider Monjasa. The operation demonstrated the concurrent transfer of LNG and cargo, and facilitated access to lower-carbon fuels, which support both the industry and global environmental objectives. . Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group, said, 'By adhering to the highest safety and environmental standards, AD Ports Group and Monjasa are ensuring that shipowners have reliable access to a diversified fuel mix that supports their decarbonisation objectives. AD Ports Group will continue to explore and implement forward-looking solutions that drive progress toward global sustainability goals.' Liquified natural gas offers reduced greenhouse gas emissions and significantly less sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. AD Ports Group and Monjasa will continue expanding LNG bunkering services across the Group's commercial ports in Abu Dhabi, including cruise vessels at Zayed Port, while offering a comprehensive fuel portfolio that includes Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and High-Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO). The STS operation was executed in accordance with international best practices and regulatory standards, that include LNG bunkering protocols and guidelines set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), and Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO). With this achievement, AD Ports Group is accelerating the shift toward sustainable marine fuels, while reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leadership in the global energy transition and advancing the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AD Ports Group expands sustainable fuel solutions with first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at Khalifa Port
ABU DHABI - AD Ports Group recently hosted its first ship-to-ship (STS) liquified natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at its flagship deep-water Khalifa Port, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a key hub for alternative marine fuels and sustainable maritime solutions. The STS bunkering was part of a simultaneous operation in which the container vessel MSC Thais - berthed at Abu Dhabi Terminals, received LNG fuel from the dedicated LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge, supplied by marine fuels provider Monjasa. The operation demonstrated the concurrent transfer of LNG and cargo, in addition to highlighting AD Ports Group's ability to integrate complex and efficient services into its port infrastructure and operations, whilst facilitating access to lower-carbon fuels, which support both the industry and global environmental objectives. Captain Saif Al Mheiri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Maritime and Chief Sustainability Officer at AD Ports Group, said, 'By adhering to the highest safety and environmental standards, AD Ports Group and Monjasa are ensuring that shipowners have reliable access to a diversified fuel mix that supports their decarbonisation objectives. AD Ports Group will continue to explore and implement forward-looking solutions that drive progress toward global sustainability goals.' Liquified natural gas offers reduced greenhouse gas emissions and significantly less sulphur oxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. AD Ports Group and Monjasa will continue expanding LNG bunkering services across the Group's commercial ports in Abu Dhabi, including cruise vessels at Zayed Port, while offering a comprehensive fuel portfolio that includes Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), and High-Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO). The STS operation was executed in accordance with international best practices and regulatory standards, that include LNG bunkering protocols and guidelines set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), and Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO). With this achievement, AD Ports Group is accelerating the shift toward sustainable marine fuels, while reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leadership in the global energy transition and advancing the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy.
FACT
13-02-2025
- Business
- FACT
Seagliders could cut travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to 30 minutes
Seagliders could be making waves in the UAE. Regent Craft, the company behind the new mode of transport, has announced how it could cut travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Thanks to the new electric-powered machines that glide over water, it could take 30 minutes and cost AED 165, half the price of a taxi. According to Regent Craft, 85 per cent of the UAE's population lives along the coast, and 63 per cent of UAE residents travel between coastal destinations at least once a month. The company also aims to offer routes to Dalma Island, which is currently only accessible via flights. The group has developed the seaglider, which is a boat meets plane. Operating a few metres off of the water's surface, it boasts the low operating costs of a boat and the high speed of an aeroplane. The passenger service, Viceroy, will include 20-metre wingspan models, speeds of up to 290kph, and space for 12 passengers. Plus, it aims to be 100 per cent emission-free and help the UAE reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. In January 2025, Regent Craft recently signed a partnership with Abu Dhabi Maritime, which looks at introducing the transportation mode to the market. Abu Dhabi Maritime stated: 'We are pleased to announce we have signed an agreement with Regent Craft. This agreement has the potential to enhance sustainable transportation options in the emirate's maritime sector and reflects a shared commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, aligning with Abu Dhabi's vision for a greener and more efficient future.' Check in with FACT for the best things to do in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. GO: Visit for more information.
