1. By Saif Rashid Al Muhairi
Emiratisation on Land and at the Sea
Al Raha Beach Hotel
17th Nov 2015
By Saif Rashid Al Muhairi

2. AGENDA ADNATCO and NGSCO. Working in the Shipping Industry
Emiratisation Challenges.
Emiratisation Achievements.
Contributions to the Maritime Industry in UAE.

3. ADNATCO and NGSCO

4. ADNATCO and NGSCO

5. ADNATCO and NGSCO In 2009 ADNATCO and NGSCO under one Management Team.
Established in 1975 as a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC to transport the UAE’s petroleum product.
Established in 1993 by ADNOC and a group of international shareholders to ship Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
In 2009 ADNATCO and NGSCO under one Management Team.

6. ADNATCO and NGSCO Operates Diversified Fleet of 27 Ships
More than 10 Chartered In ships
More than 60 ports destinations
world wide
Offices in Abu Dhabi, Das Island and Japan

7. Working in the shipping Industry

8. Working in the Shipping Industry
One of oldest form of Global trade.
More than 90% of World Trade carried by Ships
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
United Nation Agency 1948
Conventions, SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, Load lines…etc

9. Working in the Shipping Industry
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Mandatory Requirements, Minimum Standards of Competence for Sea going personnel.

10. Working in the Shipping Industry
Navigation: Deck Cadet, Third Officer,
Second Officer, Chief Officer
and Captain.
Engineer: Engine Cadet,
Fourth Eng, Third Eng,
Second Eng and Chief Engineer

11. Working in the Shipping Industry
To reach the Captain or Chief Engineer Rank:
4 to 5 years of pure Seatime onboard Ships.
Degree in either Nautical Science or Marine Engineering.
3 Certificates of Competencies from the Government where the College located.
More than 15 Specialized short to medium courses.

12. Working in the Shipping Industry
From 9 to 12 Years of experience
and continuous education.

13. Emiratisation Challenges

14. Emiratisation Challenges
In the Maritime Shipping Industry
Long time away from Home both Work and Education
Three Months continuous onboard.
Not a common Career path, continues education, Long and challenging journey to reach high rank.

15. Emiratisation Challenges
In the Maritime Shipping Industry
Tough/strict working environment,
lots of Rules and Regulations.
High Cost.
Unusual scholarship monitoring system, Not the standard college education, Sea time requirements and governmental examinations.

16. Emiratization Achievements

17. Emiratisation Achievements
Scholarship Program started in 1994.

18. Emiratisation Achievements
The Whole program was Handled directly by the Company from the Advertisement to interviews to College selection, education and Training monitoring till graduation

19. Emiratisation Achievements
Each Challenge was addressed
Creative and Innovative solutions were tested and implemented.

20. Emiratisation Achievements
Shorter rotation
From Three Months to One Month
Sea Service Rewards
Rewarded while at Sea
Premium education
World’s Top Universities and Colleges
UK, Australia and Ireland
Career developments
Continuous Education till Top Ranks

21. Emiratisation Achievements
More than 320 Scholarship for UAE Nationals
Early 2015 the Program was shifted to ADNOC with more than 180 Cadets in the system

22. Emiratisation Achievements
Emiratisation Onboard Ships (Offshore)

23. Emiratisation Achievements
Emiratisation Onboard Ships
First UAE Captain on Oil Tankers
First UAE Captain on LNG Carrier
First UAE National to Obtain Master Mariner License from UK
First UAE National to Obtain Master Mariner License from Australia
First UAE Chief Engineer

24. Emiratisation Achievements
Emiratisation at Head Office
100% UAE Nationals
Senior Management
80% UAE Nationals
Middle Management
75% of total Office Staff in 2017

25. Emiratisation Achievements
ISM International Safety Management code
Quality management System
ISO 9001
Environmental Management System
ISO 14001
ISO Occupational Health & Safety management
IT Security
ISO 27000
ISO Energy Management
International Compliance Standards

26. Emiratisation Achievements
ADNOC HSE Awards
Year
Occupational Health - Ergo Port
2011
Innovation - Citadel formation on board ships
2012
Sustainability - Cadetship Programme
HSE Champion of the Year (CEO)
2013
Special Recognition- Managing Dry Bulk Ships cargo holds washing water and cargo residues.
Special Recognition - Project of Zero-risk of hijack
2014
Seatrade Awards
Technical Innovation
Deal of the Year award
Personality of the Year (CEO)
Education & Training
Personality of the Year Award (CEO)
Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Awards Gold
RTA Sustainability Award
Tanker Operator of the Year 2014
TMS Excellence Award 2015
Dubai Human Development Award

27. Contribution to UAE Maritime Industry

28. Contributions to the Maritime Industry
Federal Transport Authority
ADNOC HQ
Chairman and Founding Member of UAE Shipping Association
Masdar
Abu Dhabi Municipality
Petroleum Ports Authority
Abu Dhabi Ports Company
ZADCO
ADMA-OPCO
Port of Fujairah
Mubadala
Department of Transport Abu Dhabi
IRSHAD
Dubai Maritime City
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Dubai Dry Docks World
Sharjah Ports
ESNAAD

29. THANK YOU