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Saudi shipyard International Maritime Industries (IMI) is delivering specialised on-the-job training for more than 600 local employees this year. The initiative reflects IMI’s commitment to the development of Saudi Arabia’s maritime industry by providing training opportunities for young Saudi employees and the Kingdom’s future maritime workforce, as the country seeks to diversify its economy under Vision 2030.
IMI, a Saudi Aramco sponsored joint venture with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Bahri and Lamprell, has formed strategic partnerships with these founding partner companies to deliver this ambitious training program. Around 200 IMI employees will undergo on-the-job training at HHI’s shipyard in South Korea and Lamprell’s yard in the UAE during 2021, with an additional 425 receiving training in Saudi Arabia with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery (SASREF) and Dammam Shipyard (DSY).
In cooperation with its partners, IMI’s training programs are collectively expected to contribute approximately 25,000 job opportunities to the Kingdom, of which 70% will be occupied by Saudi nationals.
Fathi K. Al-Saleem, Chief Executive Officer, of IMI, said: “At IMI, we are committed to supporting the development of our people and Saudi Arabia’s maritime industry. By training Saudi youth, we are building a skilled workforce that will contribute to our long-term success while supporting the Kingdom’s economic development. The knowledge that our employees are gaining through the on-the-job training programs will help to propel their development at both IMI and throughout their careers.”
At its new yard on the Saudi Gulf coast, IMI will provide newbuild and maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial vessels, support vessels and rigs. It is has guaranteed off-take agreements worth $10 billion over 10 years, with Aramco and Bahri, for the delivery of 20 rigs and 52 vessels respectively.
