KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — The Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced on Tuesday that it has secured a top-tier position in the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Flag State Performance List for the period 2022–2024, marking a significant achievement that underscores Kuwait’s strong standing in global maritime safety standards.
In a statement provided to KUNA, KOTC revealed that during the evaluation period, 30 inspections were conducted on vessels flying the Kuwaiti flag, with zero deficiencies identified. This flawless record placed Kuwait among the highest-performing flag states under Port State Control (PSC) protocols.
The accomplishment is largely credited to KOTC’s operational rigor, as its fleet constitutes the bulk of Kuwait’s flagged commercial ships.
The company expressed pride in the outcome, reaffirming its dedication to maintaining exceptional levels of quality assurance, vessel maintenance, and operational safety.
Additionally, the General Directorate of the Coast Guard, through its Audit and Quality Department and Maritime Transport Department, extended formal recognition, highlighting that the success reflects the sustained commitment and professionalism of all personnel involved.
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KOTC achieves top ranking in Tokyo MoU flag performance list
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) announced Tuesday that it achieved outstanding performance in the latest Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Flag State Performance List 2022-2024, marking a new milestone that reflects Kuwait’s strong maritime reputation. nIn a statement, KOTC said to KUNA that after 30 inspections on vessels under the country’s flag, no faults were recorded, leading to Kuwait being classified as one of the highest-performance flag states, on Port State Control (PSC). nThis was attributed largely to KOTC’s operational excellence, as its fleet makes up the majority of country’s vessels. nKOTC expressed pride in the accomplishment, underscoring its commitment to the highest standards of quality, maintenance, and operations. nIt added that the General Directorate of Coast Guard, through its Audit and Quality Department and Maritime Transport Department, extended congratulations, emphasizing that this success stems from the continuous and dedicated efforts of all company employees. (end) r nkm.sar