DOHA: Qatar's premier shipyard Nakilat-Keppel Offshore and Marine (N-KOM) has won the Ship repair/Shipyard award for the second consecutive year at the prestigious Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent.
The award was presented to N-KOM at a ceremony held in Dubai on Monday, N-KOM said Wednesday in a media statement.
This win marks N-KOM's third award in this category.
The shipyard previously won the same title at Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards in 2012.
Seatrade is one of the world’s most highly-regarded shipping publications and its awards celebrate the maritime industry’s highest achievers.
Chief Executive Officer of N-KOM Abu Bakar Mohd Nor said, "We are honoured and encouraged by this recognition of our efforts by the regional maritime industry.
This award not only reaffirms our growing presence in the Middle East, it also reflects the high level of customer satisfaction with our services and our facility.
"We will continue to enhance our competencies, leveraging on Nakilat's and Keppel's strength and expertise, to strengthen our position as a leading shipyard."
He also thanked all the stake holders of the company. (QNA)
