Tasneef, the first certified Arab classification society, and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leading provider of construction services for boats, have signed an agreement to develop the naval construction and services industry.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) includes classification and technical consultation services as well as the issuing of classification certificates for systems, employees, products and naval fleet safety. Collaboration between the two companies will also be seen in technical areas to increase safety, security, best environmental practices and naval policy development.

Rashed Al Hebsi, CEO, Tasneef, said: “Signing this memorandum is in line with the Tasneef’s strategy to strengthen collaboration with different official authorities, specifically those that are specialised in the naval industry. This contributes to the UAE's role as an international and regional hub for navigation and naval services and infrastructure development.”

“The memorandum provides opportunities for collaboration on naval services and classification services. We are looking forward to more fruitful collaboration with ADSB in order to serve mutual interests and achieve strategic goals,” he added.

Dr Kahled Al Mazrouei, CEO, ADSB said: “ADSB adopts the highest quality and safety standards in construction and repair of ships in the region. The collaboration with Tasneef will contribute to ensuring efficiency of our high standard products, supporting the region’s naval industry and the diversification of the UAE’s economy.”

Tasneef is the first national society that aims at raising, complying with and applying high standards of efficiency and quality of ships in all local and international companies. – TradeArabia News Service