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ABU DHABI, UAE – Abu Dhabi Maritime, the main regulator of Abu Dhabi’s waterways, celebrated another successful edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) 2022.
The team from Abu Dhabi Maritime showcased a range of developments being implemented to support the growth of the maritime sector and position Abu Dhabi as a leading maritime capital. Highlights include the first comprehensive safety survey of all waterways, a motorboat licensing service and a milestone set to move the superyacht industry forward.
In addition, 10 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with leading industry players to further support the development of Abu Dhabi Maritime’s waterways, terminals and ports across the emirate.
The event also provided the ideal platform to highlight the launch of Abu Dhabi Maritime’s first-ever public water taxi service earlier this month, serving the Great Yas Bay and Al Reef areas within Yas Island. During the show, Abu Dhabi Maritime implemented and operated a similar service from Al Qana to ADIBS, providing easy public transport to and from the show.
As the culmination of ADIBS 2022, Abu Dhabi Maritime has announced new industry awards to recognize the best terminal facilities in the region, as part of its efforts to highlight best practice and foster global growth in the industry. The awards will cover a range of categories, including safety, customer satisfaction and best practice, among others. As part of Abu Dhabi Marine’s efforts to strike a balance between terminal development and environmental protection, specific awards will also be established for sustainability and ecological initiatives.
The first-of-its-kind award will eventually go to the marina with the best overall performance across all categories. An independent panel of experts will judge the inaugural awards, which are scheduled to be presented at ADIBS 2023.
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, acting CEO of AD Ports Group Maritime Cluster and SAFEEN Group, said: “AD Ports Group is delighted to take this opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication that goes into making Abu Dhabi’s waterways safer and more accessible. Open to visitors while protecting our diverse marine ecosystems. Every one of our initiatives, including comprehensive safety mapping of waterways, jet-ski licensing and superyacht programs, is improving maritime Leisure experiences. AD Ports Group aims to support the diversification of Abu Dhabi’s economy while furthering sustainable best practices to keep our waterways pure.”
Captain Saif Al Mheiri, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Maritime, commented: “We are delighted to be a strategic partner and sponsor of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, an extraordinary event bringing together leading industry players and local “The leisure marine community was able to engage and discover the latest developments in the marine sector. It also gave us the opportunity to showcase the progress we have made in positioning Abu Dhabi as an international maritime destination.”
“Marinas play a key role in the wider boating and marine activities ecosystem and there is a clear need for an industry awards program that recognizes excellence and rewards achievement. We believe these awards will encourage the development of smart and sustainable marina facilities and recognize Operators who balance environmental responsibility with support for the maritime community. We are proud to present these awards at ADIBS 2022, which play such a pivotal role in encouraging recreational sailing, prestige boating and fishing.”
Established in 2020, Abu Dhabi Maritime oversees Abu Dhabi’s commercial and community ports, leisure terminals, vessels, waterway users (commercial and private), maritime services companies and other marine infrastructure.
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Established in 2006, AD Ports Group is today the region’s premier logistics, industry and trade facilitator, and a bridge connecting Abu Dhabi to the world. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ADPORTS), AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business approach has proven to drive the emirate’s economic development over the past decade.
AD Ports Group operates multiple clusters covering ports, economic cities and free zones, maritime, logistics and digital, including 10 ports and terminals, and an economic zone of over 550 square kilometers within the KEZAD Group, the largest integrated trade, logistics and Middle Eastern industrial conglomerate.
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About Abu Dhabi Maritime:
Established in 2020, Abu Dhabi Maritime is the main regulator of Abu Dhabi’s waterways and marine ecosystem. Operating under AD Ports Group, Abu Dhabi Maritime, under the direction of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), manages and regulates Abu Dhabi’s maritime sector by providing world-leading maritime infrastructure while ensuring the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality.
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