IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced it is investing in the GAC Group to help the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider acquire new vessels to support offshore oil operations, spurring economic development and better employment opportunities in a number of emerging markets.
p>IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced it is investing in the GAC Group to help the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider acquire new vessels to support offshore oil operations, spurring economic development and better employment opportunities in a number of emerging markets.
Infrastructure is a global priority for IFC and the $35 mn loan to GAC will finance the group’s purchase of up to six supply vessels to support offshore oil rigs. Three vessels will operate in Kazakhstan, while the others will operate in Africa and the Middle East. GAC is one of the first international marine operators in the Caspian. The company has more than 10 years of experience in the region, and is today the largest international operator in Turkmenistan.
Anita George, IFC Director for Infrastructure, said, "IFC is pleased to support the GAC Group, a reliable marine services and offshore supply vessel operator, to expand its services in Kazakhstan and in other markets. The project will have significant development impact in terms of greater efficiency, safety and training and transfer of industry best practices to local staff."
