KOTC pursued award reaping as it obtained environment protection award in maritime transport for this year for the Middle East and Indian Peninsula presented by "Lloyds List" International Organization.

During the annual ceremony held in Abu Dhabi- UAE, KOTC took delivery of the award amid competition between the largest international maritime transport companies in environment protection.

For his part, KOTC CEO Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled said "this achievement adds to the company’s consecutive achievements plus reaping many international awards during the previous 2 years, affirming KOTC keenness on compliance with international environmental standards." He pointed out that "environment is at the top of the company's priorities."

Sheikh Talal added that KOTC obtainment of "Environment Protection" award for the year 2015 came as a result of the all-out efforts of the company employees and their keenness on upgrading KOTC international position in maritime transport industry.

"Our obtainment of the award will increase our persistence to go ahead in our full commitment to preserving the environment and executing the highest international levels," Sheikh Talal added, announcing that "the company is going ahead in providing services at record international levels through its commitment to all international laws in terms of environment protection and preservation, which reflects positively on its fleet and the quality of its performance."

It is recalled that KOTC also obtained during the previous year the "best regional vessel operator" award from Maritime Measurement Organization on basis that its tankers enjoy the highest additional environmental specifications of new tankers, making it environment-friendly.

KOTC fleet uses the most modern systems and equipment, including "ballast water treatment system" through which sea water used to fill tanker "ballast tanks" is processed before entering the tanks and further re-processed before being discharged in regional waters to limit microbial and minute sea beings invasion of local waters.

The British "Lloyds List" is the oldest authentic source of sea trade news worldwide. It gives reports on trends, news and risks of maritime transport since 1734. It annually presents a number of awards in different fields to the best maritime transport companies.