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General Organisation of Sea Ports

The General Organisation of Sea Ports - Bahrain (GOP) was established in 2006 with the aim of developing the Kingdom of Bahrain's maritime industry and infrastructure and regulate its operation in-line with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030 development strategy.

The semi-government agency's overarching responsibility lies in guiding the development of strategies to position Bahrain as a global leader in the maritime industry, in terms of ports, logistics and Ships' Registry. In order to meet this goal, the GOP works to ensure proper legislation is in place to regulate the industry whilst adhering to international maritime standards and conventions.

ASRY

Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) is one of the world's leading shiprepairers and is now in its fourth decade of operation. Since starting life as a super tanker repairer, the yard has now developed into a truly versatile shiprepair and maintenance provider for all types of ships, both commercial and naval, as well as rigs specialist vessels from the offshore oil and gas markets.

ASRY offers customers some of the most modern drydocking and repair facilities in the world, including a 500,000dwt capacity graving dock, two totally modernised floating docks with lifting capacities of 30,000 tonnes and 33,000 tonnes respectively, and two of largest slipways in the Arabian Gulf region, each with a dry berth length of 255m.

Admiralty

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (Admiralty) is leading the transformation to digital chart navigation. Through its Admiralty products and services, mariners now have access to more than 11,250 Electronic Navigation Charts (ENCs), including coverage of over 2,900 worldwide ports − in addition to over 3300 Standard Nautical Charts.

As Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) grow in popularity, and in advance of the IMO's introduction of mandatory ECDIS carriage, starting in 2012, we anticipate that more than 500,000 mariners will need training over the next 8 years and will continue to work closely with shipping companies, training colleges and crewing agencies to support the challenges of navigation in the modern world and ensure the safety of life at sea.

Det Norske Veritas

Det Norske Veritas is an independent, autonomous foundation established in 1864 with the objective of safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today, DNV embodies these objectives through the concept of "Managing Risk".

DNV is helping governments and a wide range of maritime and land based industries throughout the world to manage their environmental, technical and business risks through certification and consulting services.

DNV is organized into four business areas; DNV Maritime, DNV Energy, DNV Business Assurance and DNV IT Global Services. In addition we have three independent business units: DNV Climate Change Services, DNV Software, and DNV Research & Innovation.

DNV is one of the world's leading Classification Societies establishing rules for the design and construction of ships and mobile offshore units. We act on behalf of some 130 national authorities from more than 300 offices across 100 countries employing about 9,000 staff world-wide.

DNV established itself in the Middle East in 1972 and has had a strong presence in the region ever since. Our range of services span − Ships in Operation, Safety Management, Drawing Approval, New Building surveys, Management and Technical Consultancy Services.

For more information please visit our website http://www.dnv.com.

DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world. DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them. In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 16 consecutive years.

In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 92 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.

Inmarsat

Inmarsat is the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications. With an unrivalled heritage in the maritime industry, Inmarsat delivers a range of voice and high-speed data solutions for vessels of all types and sizes. FleetBroadband, Inmarsat's award-winning maritime communications service, offers standard IP data up to 432kbps, guaranteed or 'streaming' IP connectivity up to 256kbps, and voice telephony at landline quality. No other service can provide this level of performance, in a single satellite communications solution, through compact terminals, on a global basis.

Lloyd's Register

Lloyd's Register assesses and certifies ships, systems and facilities to help improve quality and increase safety. We provide ship yards, owners and operators with innovative solutions that help improve performance in ship design, construction and operation. We respond to change and lead the developments that make lives safer and help preserve the environment.

Because life matters, safety and a responsibility for the environment are not negotiable. Standards have to be applied consistently. Lloyd's Register has the confidence, independence and experience to do this. Besides classing ships, we provide a wide range of advisory, consultancy and training services.

For Lloyd's Register, life matters.

Port de Barcelona

The Port de Barcelona is the main transport and services infrastructure located in Catalonia (Spain), but its area of influence stretches through the Iberian Peninsula, the south and centre of Europe and North Africa. It is the leading hub port in the Mediterranean (with regular services with the main ports in the region) and a logistics gateway that links markets as distant as the Far East and Latin America. Its more than 100 shipping lines, operated by 163 ship owners, regularly connecting Barcelona with 850 ports in the five continents, set it apart as the top Spanish port for international traffics.

The Port is an infrastructure essential to the Catalan economy and indeed to Spain as a whole: it represents 71% of Catalonia's foreign maritime trade and 21% of the total for Spain. During 2010, the Port de Barcelona handled EUR 50 billion worth of goods. The Port’s evolution in the cruise sector has been outstanding: it receives more than 2,4 million passengers per year. Barcelona has become the top cruiser port in Europe and it ranks fourth worldwide.