Kuwait Oil Tanker Wins Safety and Security Award from International Maritime Organization

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced that it won the Regional and International Safety and Security Award presented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during the annual ceremony held today, Tuesday, in the Emirate of Dubai.

Yousef Al-Saqqa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Fleet Operations at KOTC, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after receiving the award that this victory “is the result of the efforts of all company employees and represents the culmination of the company’s continuous efforts in the field of safety and security.”

Al-Saqqa noted that this recognition underscores the company’s commitment to the highest professional and environmental standards in the maritime transport sector, as well as its ongoing efforts to enhance its fleet’s performance in line with the latest global practices, in addition to its outstanding achievements in the marine industry.

He explained that the awards the company has won year after year reflect its sustained success in efficiently managing and operating its maritime fleet.

He added that the company owns a modern fleet equipped with the latest global technologies and managed by trained national personnel possessing the necessary competence and expertise, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of tankers and the provision of services that meet the highest global standards in maritime transport.

KOTC reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations in accordance with the highest professional and environmental standards and its constant readiness to keep pace with the rapid challenges in the maritime transport sector, noting that these achievements are a source of pride for the State of Kuwait and contribute to strengthening its presence on the international stage.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), headquartered in Dubai, is one of the most influential global bodies in evaluating the performance of companies and individuals in the maritime transport and tanker operation industries. Its awards are based on precise international criteria assessed by a jury panel comprising a select group of experts and specialists.

This recognition exemplifies KOTC’s continued success in achieving landmark accomplishments that enhance the competitiveness of the maritime transport sector and support the State of Kuwait’s leading role in this vital field, both regionally and internationally.