Monjasa starts transition to fully UAE-flagged regional fleet<\/p>\n
Global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, has reflagged the first of an expected three United Arab Emirates-based tankers from the Liberian registry to the UAE flag.<\/p>\n
The official reflagging of Monjasa Shaker (9,600 dwt) took place on 9 April 2026 during a scheduled drydocking campaign at Dubai Maritime City. The reflagging reflects Monjasa\u2019s long-term operational focus in the UAE and is carried out under the country\u2019s new maritime law framework, supporting ambitions to further strengthen the national shipping registry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt also reflects our strong connection to the country following 20 years of maritime operations in the Emirates\u201d<\/p>\n
Monjasa is primarily engaged in cabotage shipping between key UAE ports, including Dubai, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n
Among first international shipowners flying the UAE flag<\/p>\n
With this move, Monjasa is among the first international shipowners to place tanker tonnage under the UAE flag. The company thereby strengthens its technical and operational alignment with regional requirements as one of the region\u2019s largest marine fuels suppliers.<\/p>\n
\u201cReflagging Monjasa Shaker to the UAE registry supports our core operations in the region, where our fleet serves customers daily across multiple UAE ports. It also reflects our strong connection to the country following 20 years of maritime operations in the Emirates,\u201d says Anders \u00d8stergaard, Group CEO.<\/p>\n
Two additional tankers to follow<\/p>\n
Monjasa acquired Monjasa Shaker in 2022, and this reflagging marks the beginning of a broader transition involving two other fully owned tankers, Monjasa Server (9,600 dwt) and Monjasa Shipper (7,991 dwt). Both vessels are scheduled to be reflagged to the UAE registry during next planned surveys.<\/p>\n
Flying the UAE flag offers several operational advantages for vessels trading domestically, including close collaboration with national maritime authorities and quality oversight tailored to regional operating conditions.<\/p>\n
Back in operation in the Arabian Gulf<\/p>\n
The current drydocking campaign at Dubai Maritime City, carried out at Damen Albwardy shipyard, includes a 3rd class renewal expected to be finalised this month. This has included, among other things, deck and engine overhauls, as well as complete hull blasting, repainting and advanced coating to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance ahead of her next voyages.<\/p>\n
The Middle East & Africa region represents 33% of Monjasa\u2019s total supply volume of 6.8 million tonnes of marine fuels annually. Overall, Monjasa operates a fleet of 28 owned and chartered tankers worldwide.<\/p>\n
Facts about Monjasa Shaker<\/p>\n
\u2022 Type: Oil and chemical tanker<\/p>\n
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