UASC's sixth 'greenest' 18,800-TEUer makes maiden call at Jeddah
Time：2016-03-01
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The vessel is the sixth ship of this size that the United Arab Shipping Company has taken into its fleet.
"The arrival of Al Nefud at Jeddah Islamic Port is yet another significant milestone in the port`s track-record of achievements and an indicator of the increasing importance of the port and KSA [Kingdom of Saudi Arabia] in the shipping industry," said UASC chairman Nabeel Al-Amudi, also president of the Saudi Ports Authority.
The Al Nefud, and her sister ships the Barzan, Al Muraykh, Al Zubara, Al Dahna and the Tihama, are considered the world`s greenest due to their environmental technology.
Said UASC chief operating officer Waleed Al Dawood: "UASC is very proud of its strong ties with KSA. KSA has been one of UASC`s key shareholding nations and the kingdom provided significant support since its establishment in 1976."