ENOC Group has recently started a new marine station in Um Suqeim, and will open a secondary station at Dubai Harbour, a multicultural lifestyle increase set by the Arabian Gulf, in November, marking ENOCs sixth marine station in the UAE.

The new marine stations will help the fueling requirements of boat and yacht-owners; adding to their comfort and ease of access to fuel.

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: Dubai has a lively marine transport sector, including the traditional Abras and boats by the Roads & Transport Authority as well as private owners. The availability of our new marine service studios underlines our dedication to meet residents and visitors of Dubais demand for fuel; while enhancing UAE's rich marine heritage. We will add to the comfort of the boat- and yacht-owners with our new marine service station.

The marine station found in Umm Sequim is be provided with underground fuel tanks, two fuel containers and two-reel hoses, as well as a prefabricated structure featuring a ZOOM utility store and the control room. The complete station is set on an area of 8,595 square feet.

The marine station at Dubai Harbor, scheduled to open in November is equipped with two 50-metre long pontoons in the sea and has six fuel dispensers, fed through underground fuel tanks in addition to a ZOOM convenience store. The entire station is set on an area of 37,690 square feet.

With its futuristic design, both marine service stations also include innovative technologies to improve energy efficiency; with features such as Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning to cut down power use by as much as 35 per cent and LED lighting that helps to achieve 50 per cent reduction in the use of energy. The sites also have a vapour recovery unit, high-efficacy LED signages and solar deck lighting on the pontoons.

ENOC Group currently operates marine service stations located in Dubai International Marine Club, Jumeirah 3, Dubai Abra, and Hamriyah Market.