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Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNATCO), established in 1975 for the transport of crude oil & petroleum products, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

ADNATCO owns and operates a fleet of crude / products tankers, a molten sulphur carrier, and RoRo vessels.

ADNATCO vessels trade worldwide for international customers including major oil companies.

The Company also provides logistical support and advice on shipping to ADNOC and its Group of Companies.

ADNATCO is certified by Lloyd’s to the ISM Code (International Safety Management), the ISO 9001 (Quality Standards), and the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Standards).

ADNATCO's MISSION
- Safe and efficient Transportation by ships we manage and operate.
- Providing Group and Affiliate companies expertise in Marine Transportation.
- To be the first choice of our customers.

QUALITY POLICY PRINCIPLES
ADNATCO management is committed to:
• Ensure safety of Human life and protection of the Environment which must always take precedence over all commercial considerations.
• Proactively manage Customer care and satisfaction.
• Meet or exceed all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proactively manage the business and our vessels to ensure reliable performance and structural integrity.
• Continuous improvement and the use of Performance indicators to drive the process.
• Regular review of the policies and the Management system; and Adoption of Best practices as far as practical.
• Staff participation, Training, Awareness and Competence.

ADNATCO’s management system is documented in the Quality, Safety, Security and Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instruction Manuals with which all employees are required to comply.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

1975	The Emiri decree No.4 was issued for the Incorporation of ADNATCO, Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company, as a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, for the purpose of transportation of crude oil & petroleum products.
1975	Acquisition of VLCC “Al Dhafrah” (269,197 DWT) and “Dalma” (260,866 DWT).
1977	Acquisition of “Al Ain” (135,900 DWT).
1980	Contract signed with Chantiers de L’Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France to build (3) Petroleum Product Tankers, namely: Al Dhabiyyah, Yamilah, and Arzanah.
1980	Contract signed with Korea Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Pusan, Korea to build (4) Petroleum Product Tankers, namely: Al Dhibyaniyyah, Baynunah, Diyyinah, and Umm Al Lulu.
1982	P&O Ship Management Ltd., U.K. were appointed as ADNATCO Fleet Managers to replace Denholme Ship Management Company.
1983	Delivery of (6) Product Tankers built at the Korean and French shipyards.
1984	Delivery of the last Product Tanker Al Dhibyaniyyah. 1985 Two VLCC Tankers were scrapped (Al Dhafra and Dalma).
1991	Contract with Singmarine Shipyard to build Janana, a Molten Sulphur Carrier of 9,377 DWT.
1991	ADNATCO took over the management of its Fleet from P&O.
1993	Delivery of a Molten Sulphur Carrier “Janana” (9,365 DWT).
1993	Ship Umm Al Lulu was Modified for the shore bunkering operations of ADNOC.
1994	Acquisition of a VLCC, “Liwa” of (256,390 DWT) used as storage tanker.
1995	Acquisition of M.T. “Bani Yas” of 6,755 DWT.
1995	M.T. Al Ain was scrapped.
1997	ADNATCO certfified by Lloyd’s to the ISM Code (Safety Standards) and the ISO 9001 (Quality Standards).
1999	“Liwa” was scrapped.
2002	ADNATCO Certified by Lloyd’s to the ISO 14001 Environmental Standards.
2002	ADNATCO chartered RoRo vessel “Stena Tender” commences transportation of Borouge’s production of Polyethylene.
2003	First UAE national appointed as Master of an oil tanker vessel in ADNATCO.
2004	(2) Ro-Ro vessels (Al Dhafrah and Al Ruwais)

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