GEM becomes first Middle East-based company to be given such recognition
For its pro-active approach and positive influence upon BP's shipping aim to improve and sustain an exceptional standard of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) performance, Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) - the Middle East's largest independent commercial product tanker operator - has been bestowed with the prestigious 'Partner of the Year' award by BP.
GEM is the first Middle East-based Tanker Owner /Operator Company to receive such recognition during the 8th annual BP Shipping CEO's HSSE Forum and Awards in London. Additionally, the award is an acknowledgment of GEM's provision of a service that is above and beyond the scope of normal expectations and its leadership in HSSE efforts both onshore and at sea. .
"In what has been a very difficult year for the shipping industry, this award is credit to everybody associated with working at GEM and our commitment towards exceptional HSSE performance throughout the fleet," said Ahmed Al Falahi, CEO of GEM. "Congratulations to everyone at GEM and I look forward to building further on this success in the future."
In 2011, GEM received its first Ship Owner / Operator Award from the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards, following three successive years of having been bestowed with the Safety and Quality Award.
GEM's other awards from previous years and from other award-giving bodies include those from Lloyd's List Middle East Shipping Awards in the Clean Seas category, as well as being declared as the 'Tanker Company of the Year' in 2008.
GEM is certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to the ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001-2004 Environment Management System for the operational and technical management of its fleet.
About Gulf Energy Maritime (GEM) PJSC:
Headquartered in Dubai, GEM is the Middle East's largest independent, commercial product tanker operator and boasts the world's most modern Product and Chemical tanker fleet. Committed to delivering excellence in safety and quality, GEM's Tanker Management Self Assessment System required by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum, has been approved by ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, Total and Chevtex - the first Middle East product tanker operator to be approved by four of the world's oil majors.
Established three and a half years ago, GEM has built an asset value now standing at US$ 1 billion.
GEM is certified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to the ISO-2000 Quality Management System and ISO 14001-2004 Environment Management System for the operational and technical management of a fleet of petroleum and chemical tankers trading worldwide. These also incorporate the pollution prevention requirements of the International Marine Organization's ISM Code.
GEM is a joint venture partnership between Dubai's Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), the Oman Oil Company (OOC) and Thales of France under the UAE Offsets program.
For further information:
Albert Alba, MCS/Action,
PO Box 20970,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161;
Mob: +971 50 8498642
email: albert.a@actionprgroup.com
Or visit Gulf Energy Maritime online at: www.gemships.com
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