Abu Dhabi, UAE — Tawazun Council has announced the acquisition of the Emirates Classification Society (TASNEEF) and its subsidiaries.
This strategic move aims to enhance the council’s role in developing national defense industries and implementing its strategy of applying the highest quality standards in the defense and security sectors, Tawzun said in a statement.
TASNEEF is a leading entity in the UAE and the region, focusing on enhancing the safety of lives and properties and preserving the environment in its vital maritime sector with international standards related to managing business assurance operations and quality.
TASNEEF has established a number of services, including issuing rules of relevance to the classification of ships, implementing international standards, issuing international certifications, and RD.
It is also a certification body providing certifications and advisory services, an accredited company for ensuring safety in the industry irrespective of its activities using Third-Party inspection, and a consultancy providing various vocational training programs.
The acquisition was announced through the signing of an agreement, attended by Rear Admiral Pilot Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the Naval Forces, Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, CEO of Tawazun Council, and Saeed Salem Al Maskari, CEO of the Emirates Classification Society “TASNEEF”, in the presence of several senior officials.
Abushehab stated, “This acquisition comes within the framework of the council’s strategy to support national defence capabilities, providing significant opportunities for development in addition to expanding the scope of work in the defence and security sector and ensuring that the necessary efficiency and quality are in place.
He added, “TASNEEF” possesses capabilities and a remarkable record of excellence in serving strategic partners. Its extensive experience in maritime classification, technical consulting, and training will be leveraged to enhance systems and standards related to classification and quality assurance.”