What KHALID FARAJ SHIPPING does

Khalid Faraj Shipping (KFS) is a privately held Abu Dhabi-based ship owner and operator incorporated in 1995, operating a 75-vessel fleet composed of landing crafts, tug boats, anchor handling tugs (AHTs), crew boats, cargo barges and multi-purpose offshore support vessels. The company delivers marine transportation and offshore support services to oil and gas majors, global EPC contractors, multinational dredging companies, and UAE government departments and ministries of defense, with ADNOC and its affiliates as the anchor client relationship. Beyond vessel ownership, KFS runs an integrated maritime service stack spanning terminal operations, ship chartering, port agency, bunkering, project cargo handling, freight forwarding, customs clearance, crewing and marine equipment rental, all coordinated through its headquarters in Abu Dhabi's Industrial City (ICAD II).

The business model is B2B enterprise sales executed via long-term charter contracts and project-based engagements rather than transactional or subscription pricing; vessels are deployed against specific offshore EPC, oil and gas, dredging, island development and pipe-laying projects in UAE waters. Revenue is generated across five streams — ship chartering and operations, offshore support services, port agency and bunkering, project cargo and freight forwarding, and crewing and manpower supply — with no public pricing disclosure. GTM is direct: enterprise field sales to EPC primes, oil and gas majors and government buyers, supported by a corporate website, industry event participation (including ADNOC L&S HSE events), and direct tendering.

KFS has invested in a documented QHSE posture — ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, OSHAD approval through 26.12.2026, and IMCA and BIMCO memberships in 2025 — positioning the company for compliance-heavy UAE national oil company and international EPC work. The company is family-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity or public listing.

Name

KHALID FARAJ SHIPPING

Legal name

Khalid Faraj Shipping LLC SPC

Website

https://khalidfarajshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Khalid Faraj Shipping is a privately held Abu Dhabi-based shipowner and operator running a 75-vessel offshore support fleet, serving ADNOC and oil and gas majors, global EPC contractors, dredging firms and UAE government and defense clients with integrated chartering, port agency, bunkering and project logistics services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Offshore Support Services

NAICS

Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation (483113), Water Transportation (483), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Offshore support vessels
• Marine transportation services
• Ship chartering operations
• EPC logistics support
• Port agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ship Chartering and Operations: Core revenue from owning and operating a fleet of 75 vessels including landing crafts, tug boats, barges, crew boats, and offshore support vessels, providing marine transportation and charter services to clients.
2. Offshore Support Services: Revenue from providing offshore EPC logistic support, oil and gas support services, dredging support, and project cargo handling for major projects in the UAE region.
3. Port Agency and Bunkering Services: Revenue from port agency services and bunkering operations as part of integrated maritime service offerings.
4. Project Cargo and Freight Forwarding: Revenue from project cargo forwarding, customs clearance services, and freight forwarding operations.
5. Crewing and Manpower Supply: Revenue from providing crewing and manpower supply services to vessels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Khalid Faraj Shipping owns and operates a fleet of 75 vessels, including landing crafts, tug boats, anchor handling tugs, crew boats, cargo barges, and multi-purpose vessels, providing offshore marine support, chartering, project cargo handling, port agency, bunkering, freight forwarding, and crewing services primarily to oil and gas majors, EPC contractors, dredging companies, and government entities in the UAE.

Product overview

Khalid Faraj Shipping operates a fleet of 75 vessels providing marine support services for the offshore oil and gas, dredging, and construction industries. The fleet includes Landing Craft vessels (NAGWA-1, NASAYEM 1, MARIYAM-1, THURAYA, and others), Tug Boats (TRAYCE, Lateer, Marban, Redoom, and others), AHT/Anchor Handling Tugs (DEBRAN, KESSAB), Crew Boats (Barag, Haqul, Sils), Barges (MOGAIRA 1, HARMYAH, ARADEH), and Multi Purpose vessels (MV ZEHRAH 1). Beyond vessel ownership and operation, KFS offers integrated services including Offshore EPC Logistic Support, Port Agency, Project Cargo Handling & Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Ship Chartering, Towage Services, Crewing & Manpower Supply, and Customs Clearance. The company serves global EPC companies, multinational dredging companies, ADNOC and its affiliates, and government ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landing Craft Vessels Landing craft vessels for coastal transportation and offshore project support, with deadweight capacities ranging from 253.5T to 4000T.
• Tug Boats Tug boat fleet for towage services and vessel assistance operations, with deadweight ranging from 106T to 293.5T.
• Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT) Anchor handling tug vessels for offshore oil and gas support operations with bollard pull capabilities up to 49.5T.
• Crew Boats Crew boat vessels for personnel transportation to offshore installations, with passenger seating up to 80 persons.
• Cargo Barges Cargo barge vessels for project cargo transportation and heavy equipment movement, with deadweight up to 4670T.
• Multi-Purpose Vessels Multi-purpose vessels for versatile offshore project support and cargo transportation.
• Offshore EPC Logistic Support Comprehensive offshore Engineering, Procurement, and Construction logistics support services for oil and gas projects.
• Ship Chartering Services Ship chartering, ship brokerage, and vessel operation management services.
• Port Agency Services Port agency services including assisting masters with local authority contacts, harbour arrangements, and ship provisions.
• Project Cargo Handling & Transportation Specialized handling and transportation of project cargo, construction equipment, and heavy machinery.
• Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services for marine shipment of goods.
• Crewing & Manpower Supply Qualified marine crew and manpower supply services for vessel operations.
• Bunkering Services Bunkering operations as part of integrated maritime service offerings.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ADNOC and Affiliated AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVery long-standing strategic relationship with ADNOC and its affiliated associates, JV partners and group companies. KFS vessels meet stringent ADNOC requirements and are followed by all EPC companies locally. The company is a recognized business partner of ADNOC L&S.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/khalid-faraj-shipping-abudhabi

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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