Leading Omani fuel marketing firm Al Maha Petroleum Marketing Company announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with the Port of Duqm Company to provide bunkering services for marine vessels.
As part of Oman’s Vision 2040 to diversify the economy, including marine and logistics services, this agreement is also the fulfilment of a long-term vision for Al Maha to be a refuelling service provider to all industries in the Sultanate of Oman, a statement from the company said.
Eng Hamed al Maghdri, CEO of Al Maha Petroleum said: “This agreement with the Port of Duqm Company is part of our vision to be customer-centric in all our activities and has been the culmination of many months of effort from both parties. This is a vision come true for Al Maha, and we will soon be able to deliver bunkering services safely, on time, and with the best quality products to our customers current and future. We thank the Port of Duqm Company for their trust in Al Maha Petroleum Marketing company.”
Accordingly, Al Maha seeks to develop the infrastructure and national manpower capabilities to provide the best bunkering services to vessels of all types calling at the Port of Duqm which is strategically located alongside some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Port of Duqm was represented at the agreement signing by its CEO, Reggy Vermeulen.
