SAFEEN Acquires its Largest Service Vessel to Date

• Acquisition of the New Vessel Signals Abu Dhabi Ports Expansion into the Solid Bulk Cargo Transhipment Market

Abu Dhabi–UAE, April 02, 2020: SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports’ maritime service arm, has announced a successful acquisition of a Post Panamax bulk carrier, making it largest vessel ever to join its inventory.

Built in Romania and in service since 2006, the vessel will operate under the name “HAFEET” and will initially undergo an extensive conversion, prior to commencing operations. The refitting will include state-of-the-art cranes and conveyor system, which, when combined with other design parameters, will render the vessel a potent and efficient transhipment platform, enabling SAFEEN to provide solid bulk cargo transhipment services.