Thu 29 Jan 2015 12:01

GAC Bunker Fuels passes ISO 9001 audit, hires two traders


Bunker firm says ISO certification shows its commitment to compliance and corporate governance. Traders join Dubai office.

GAC Bunker Fuels today confirmed that it has passed the latest audit of its ISO 9001 audit for marine fuel and lubricants trading and brokerage.

Commenting on news, the company said: "The ISO certification shows GAC Bunker Fuels continuing commitment to compliance and corporate governance," adding that it underlined "its commitment to compliance and business ethics at an uncertain time for the global bunker fuels sector".

DNV auditor Marimuthu Kumaraswamy remarked: "Management involvement in core processes has resulted in customer requirements being met and business targets being achieved."

Nick Browne, GAC Bunker Fuels' Global Director, said the company's dedication to corporate governance was matched by its commitment to customer service. To that end, the firm confirmed that bunker traders Natasha Saini and Ahmed Al Darwish have joined its head office in Dubai to further enhance operations for its clients.

"Natasha comes with good procurement experience in the oil ans gas sector, and Ahmed is an Arabic speaker with a very bright future ahead of him. The appointment of another Arabic speaker to the team will allow us to better serve our customer base here in the Middle East," Browne said, adding: "Their appointments demonstrate our collective commitment to operational excellence and to recruiting and training young, talented individuals."
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