Established in compliance with maritime buoyage standards chartered by The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), SAFEEN’s Aid-to-Navigation (AtoN) services ensure Safe and efficient movement of vessels inbound and outbound of the waters of Abu Dhabi, supported by a dedicated team of technical specialists conducting Routine maintenance and inspection of nearly 1,200 buoys and beacons, around the ports to keep you on course, and further enhance the protection of the maritime environment.
We’re proud to say that Abu Dhabi Ports is one of 9 international organizations accredited to deliver IALA training. It allows us to train our own staff to achieve the internationally recognized IALA Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Level-2 qualification.

Lube oil is like the lifeblood of a ship’s machinery, lubricating and cooling parts that would otherwise destroy themselves due to friction and heat. The best oils significantly reduce wear, improve performance in operation, reduce maintenance costs and keep everything moving at peak levels for the longest possible time. SAFEEN can supply you with all major brands of these vital marine lubricants, and we are also happy to help you select the product with the right characteristics for your vessel’s particular needs.

Fenders play a vital role in the protection of ships and crews. We use Yokohama fenders because of their pedigree, and because they have been designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The Yokohama Pneumatic fender was developed in 1958, drawing on the company’s experience with rubber technology for automotive tires and aircraft fuel tanks. Over time they have proven their performance and reliability, so SAFEEN is pleased to offer our customers this added peace of mind. Fender hire is available on request, so call us to find out more.

Our divers are not only highly professional; they also have the profound local knowledge. You can always trust a local who knows the territory, because they understand the harbor that you don’t see, its moods and its quirks. So, if you’re in need of assistance below the waterline, SAFEEN is equipped to offer comprehensive diving services, including underwater welding, installation and repair of pontoons, hydroblasting, and filming. Please get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk about your particular requirements. We offer competitive pricing, a team with serious work ethic and a service that’s second to none.

Bollard pull is a conventional measure of the pulling, or towing power of a vessel. It is described as the force (in kiloNewtons (kN) or tons) that a vessel exerts at full power, through a tow-line on a shore-mounted bollard. It is usually measured in a practical test that can include level trim, calm water, no tide, and with enough depth and side clearance for a free propeller stream. Just like the horsepower rating of a car, Bollard Pull is a convenient but idealized number that must be adjusted for different operating conditions. Talk to SAFEEN about our Bollard Pull testing services at Khalifa and Zayed ports.

There’s always a wide variety of different vessel types entering our ports, and our team of trained and certified tug masters and other crew have extensive knowledge of them all. From floating offshore oil & gas infrastructure to post-Panamax container ships, we can guide them all to safety thanks to in-depth knowledge of Abu Dhabi ports’ harbor characteristics. With our fleet of advanced tugs and skilled crew, we ensure that you’ll leave as safely, reliably and efficiently as you arrive.