MEA UAE Business Awards 2017

86 MEA MARKETS / UAE BUSINESS AWARDS 2017 , UA170095 UnicoMarine are a Dubai based but global operator of Marine vessels. We spoke to Sapna Lawish to find out more about the firmand the services it provides. Best Oil Tanker Chartering Company 2017 Founded in 2013 with the acquisition of its first vessel, Unico Marine has since grown to a fleet of five vessels ranging from oil tankers to Offshore crew boats. The firm’s core role is to move petroleum products and chemicals globally for its clients. Sapna outlines the firm’s services in more detail and describes how it works to ensure success for its clients. “Unico Marine are the one of the globally recognized owner, operator and charterer of quality marine assets with a strong commitment to the industry, clients and the ecosystem and an unrelenting eye on quality and operational excellence. Our Clients include the SAHARA Group, WOMAR Tanker Pools, ISASA Energy & Logistics, FOREGUARD Shipping, FLEET Management, Sea Spead marine Management Ltd and NOAH Ship Management “Supporting such a wide range of industry leading clients, here at Unico Marine we have to work hard to ensure success, which is in line with our vision, which is to build a solid and globally recognised ship owning and chartering business. The Board and Management have extensive exposure in the marine industry space and the promoters have widespread business interests, spanning various industries and strong commercial networks in the Middle East, Asia and West Africa. “Fundamentally, Unico Marine is strongly committed towards delivering quality-assured and customized services to its clients. As a vital measure of integrity, the firm pledges an unwavering commitment to sound and fair business practices, the health and safety of its people, and to protect the environment in all it does.” Moving forward, Sapna is excited for the future as she outlines the firm’s ongoing focus on growth and excellence. “Looking ahead, UNICO Marine are keen to maintain our status as a world-class international ship owning / chartering establishment, capable of delivering a wide range of services that are truly complete and tailor-made to each client’s direct needs. We will continuously explore new business opportunities, while remaining at the forefront of developments by fully utilizing our people’s expertise and knowhow. To keep developing strong relationships with international market players, while maintaining our strict standards of due diligence. We keep investing in our people; for us our human capital is the first pillar of our dedication to our clients and an integral part of our success. “To achieve this, Unico Marine will continue to own and operate a young and diverse fleet of vessels that is in alignment with our strategy and would leverage on the depth and breadth of our capabilities and expertise. In the medium term, the Promoters are committed to building a fleet of 20 vessels that can help in achieving the vision of a sizeable international presence and scale of operations.” Company: Unico Marine DWC LLC Contact: Sapna Lawish Email: [email protected] Address: Suite 3101, JBC3, Cluster ‘Y’, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UAE Phone: 00971 4 458 0629 Website: www.unico-marine.com