Svitzer to utilise its expertise in localising talent for the Saudi maritime sector

Svitzer to utilise its expertise in localising talent for the Saudi maritime sector

Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: As part of its participation in the Saudi Maritime Congress for the first time, Svitzer, a leading global provider of towage and maritime support services, announced its intention to make use of its expertise in the industry to empower local talent in Saudi Arabia. This step is in line with the objectives set by the Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the Kingdom’s maritime sector and improve its standards to be at par with the leading maritime hubs across the globe.

Supported by major maritime authorities in the Kingdom such as Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) and the Transport General Authority, in addition to leading entities in the Kingdom such as Bahri, Aramco, and International Maritime Industries (IMI), the event will connect the industry across the region by bringing together ship owners, suppliers, and key decision-makers, and looks forward to achieving the goals set for 2030.

The Kingdom is home to more than 20 leading commercial ports with world class standards. Saudi Arabia also has one of the largest fleets of oil tankers in the world. Thus, the national maritime sector is in need of qualified and skilled maritime professionals that can lead the