Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has announced that it has recently signed a contract to be the official sponsor of The International Propeller Club – UAE Chapter. The sponsorship is part of several initiatives undertaken by DMCA to support the grassroots development of the maritime sector within the UAE and the region and raise awareness about the importance of waterborne activities in the overall progress of the society.
The sponsorship ceremony was attended by John Ewing, Chief Commercial Officer, DMCA; Badir Almusharrekh, DMCA Planning Manager; and Thomas Burke, Chairman of The Propeller Club, who is an international maritime expert and a former Commissioner of the Panama Canal.
"Dubai Maritime City Authority is committed to support all efforts that aim to promote and consolidate the UAE and region's maritime sector. The Propeller Club is a globally recognised organisation that shares DMCA's mission of energising and enhancing the maritime community. It is important that we cultivate such private sector-driven initiatives as it is our aim to strengthen our ties with all members of the maritime industry. We are thus pleased to affirm our commitment to be the official sponsor of The Propeller Club," commented Almusharrekh on the occasion on behalf of DMCA.
On his part, Burke, said: "The International Propeller Club has been established with the primary purpose of generating interest towards the enhancement of the maritime sector. Part of our strategy is to partner with governmental institutions and other like-minded private organisations to boost the effectiveness of our campaigns and programs. In line with this, we are honoured to have Dubai Maritime City Authority as a sponsor of our organisation in the UAE."
The International Propeller Club is a grassroots, non-profit organisation with over 10,000 members worldwide. The club consists of 82 chapters (ports) of which 55 are in the USA and 27 in other parts of the world. The club organises various educational and professional programmes that promote the maritime industry and raise public awareness of the importance of waterborne commercial activities.
DMCA, under its new identity 'Raseina', has been granted authority by the Dubai Government to regulate the emirate's maritime sector. Its responsibilities include the issuance of registrations and licenses to all maritime-related activities in Dubai.
Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre, incorporates a full range of industrial, commercial, residential and leisure facilities distributed in six distinct districts: Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, Maritime Centre, Dubai Maritime City Campus, Marina District, and the Industrial Precinct. The mega development is renowned for its pro-environment policy wherein all projects within the maritime complex are required to obtain green building certification to ensure energy conservation and optimised living conditions.
Membership to The International Propeller is open to all maritime professionals. More information can be sought by contacting ctburke08@aol.com.
About Dubai Maritime City:
Dubai Maritime City is a 227 hectare fully-equipped, iconic and multidimensional maritime centre providing a world-class infrastructure and environment for the global maritime industry and related sectors. Dubai Maritime City is driven by the needs of both local and international marine and maritime communities for a dedicated hub.
Dubai Maritime City capitalizes on the strengths of Dubai as a regional and international hub for trade and commerce, redefining the global maritime industry. It will provide a strategic location for the maritime industry sectors across the full spectrum of maritime business - maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and maintenance.
When completed, Dubai Maritime City will be a vibrant mixed use development for the maritime industry, comprising industrial, commercial, residential and leisure facilities housed on a man-made peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. As a peninsula development, Dubai Maritime City harnesses the benefits of open sea access for the industrial community, yet creates a mesmerizing living and working environment with breathtaking sea views in a vibrant commercial hub. By offering world-class infrastructure, services and regulations, Dubai Maritime City will create a unique specialized environment that promotes the networking and integration of leading maritime companies in one destination.
