A senior executive, Hawkes has extensive expertise in operational leadership, financial management, M&A, and strategic planning
Al Seer Marine
Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine and BGN JV take delivery of Merak, its third VLGC
The Very Large Gas Carrier, built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, is already on its maiden voyage to the US Gulf to load propane and butane
Al Seer Marine secures $207mn loan from ADCB to accelerate expansion
The facility, on an 8-year term, strengthens Al Seer’s capital structure to support diversified fleet growth and strategic investments
Al Seer Marine targets smaller LPG vessels market with new JV
The JV with B International Shipping & Logistics starts with two 22,000cbm semi-refrigerated vessels; secures $180mn 10-year LPG charter deal with BGN
Al Seer, Damen International JV secures $350mn contract to build naval vessels
The contract with Tawazun Council is for manufacturing advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels and includes a comprehensive service solution
Al Seer Marine adds future-ready Tabit and Rigel MR tankers to its fleet
Tabit has secured $46.3mn time charter with HMM Company Ltd; Rigel will be delivered to Global Horizon Shipping for $42.8mn time charter
Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine expands its fleet with 2 modern MR tankers
The delivery of these final vessels is expected to further enhance Al Seer Marine’s commercial revenues
UAE’s Dune to expand into commercial shipbuilding market
The Abu Dhabi-based JV between Al Seer Marine and Damen International hoping to build 26 new vessels next year
Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine undergoes a brand refresh
New brand identity mirrors the company’s strategic direction in developing a future-proof fleet and innovative products; Assets reach $2.04 billion
Al Seer Marine fleet grows to 20 with delivery of new VLGC
The new VLGC, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, was obtained under a $134.8 million deal signed by Al Seer’s joint venture with ABGC DMCC
Al Seer Marine takes over first of its gas carriers from Hyundai
The second VLGC is to be delivered in September this year
Al Seer Marine acquires AED331m gas vessel
The new acquisition comes in the wake of a huge demand for gas vessels, as global energy demand is forecast to rise by 8-10 per cent over the next five years
Al Seer Marine expands shipping fleet with acquisition of a mega crude carrier for AED396 million
The latest acquisition will take the company’s total VLCC fleet value to AED900 million in four months, and its ship fleet to 10
Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine targets $100 million in new deal with Singapore’s Netbulk
Al Seer Marine, a global leader in marine services, aims to increase its fleet to become the largest in the MEA market
Abu Dhabi’s Al Seer Marine in talks for bagging 2 MT long-term shipping contract
The company also aims to increase its fleet to become the largest in the MEA market, with plans to acquire 10 to 15 ships this year
IHC subsidiary Al Seer Marine acquires two new oil tankers for $109 million
The acquisition is part of the company’s expansion plans, with short-term targets to acquire 10 to 15 ships this year in crude and product tankers, gas tankers, and dry bulk shipping sectors
Abu Dhabi marine major Al Seer launches 3D print manufacturing unit
Al Seer Marine’s move comes as new research forecasts global 3D printing market is set for rapid growth to 2028