COMPANY OVERVIEW
BUSINESS MODEL & COMPANY STRUCTURE
Strategically established in 2004 in Qatar to support the country’s ambition of becoming the world’s largest exporter of natural gas, Nakilat is a shipping and maritime company based in the State of Qatar. With one of the world’s largest LNG shipping fleet comprising of 69 LNG carriers, 2 LPG carriers and 1 Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU), the company operates on a global scale, delivering services to customers worldwide.
Nakilat and its joint ventures are fully committed to prioritizing sustainability in all areas of operation in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Nakilat provides comprehensive ship repair, onshore and offshore fabrication services through its subsidiary Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions and joint venture Qatar Fabrication Company (QFAB), operating at the Erhama Bin Jaber Al Jalahma Shipyard in Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Nakilat also provides shipping agency services to all Qatari ports and terminals through Nakilat Agency Company (NAC), as well as towage and other marine support services through its joint venture Nakilat SvitzerWijsmuller (NSW). The Company’s Vessel Support Unit (VSU) offers chandlery, storage and logistics services for vessels operating in Qatari waters.
