Eships, officially known as Emirates Ship Investment Company LLC, is a leading maritime shipping company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1996, Eships began as a dry bulk shipping company in partnership with Norway’s Klaveness Group and later expanded into the tanker shipping industry in the early 2000s. The company is now a wholly tanker-oriented entity and is part of the Tristar Group. It operates a modern fleet of tankers, gas tankers, and dry cargo bulkers, serving key regions including the Arabian Gulf, MENA, Europe, and South Asia.
Eships is reputed for providing safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly marine transportation services, emphasizing high technical and ethical standards. The company focuses on tailor-made solutions for blue-chip industrial customers, maintaining strong operational and commercial expertise. Ownership has evolved over time, including significant involvement by UAE government-related entities such as Mubadala Development Company and Invest AD, which support its growth and strategic positioning within the regional maritime and logistics sector.
The company maintains an active digital presence through its website (eshipstankers.com) and LinkedIn profile. It employs around 200-500 people and operates from Dubai’s DMCC area, providing a crucial link in maritime transportation and logistics with emphasis on tankers for oil, gas, and chemicals, as well as dry cargo bulkers. Eships is recognized as a reliable and prominent player in the Gulf shipping industry, leveraging its fleet and expertise to serve global shipping demands efficiently and sustainably.
