March 28, 2008

KOJE CITY, South Korea — The second of six Vela International Marine very large crude carriers, the Sirius Star, was named recently in a ceremony at Koje City, South Korea. The event marked the first time that a Saudi female had performed a Vela naming ceremony, which marks the birth of a new vessel.

Vela Board member Huda M. Ghoson, who is Saudi Aramco’s director of Human Resources Policy and Planning, was given the honor of naming the new ship. Also in attendance were Won-Kang Ki, senior executive vice president and Chief Productions Officer of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., and Saud A. Bukhari, manager of the Vela Tanker Construction Department, plus team members from Dubai and the Korea site office.

The Sirius Star is built to the latest maritime regulations and to Vela’s safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly specifications to ensure the reliable transportation of Saudi Aramco’s crude oil to its customers.
The Sirius Star is expected to leave port in March to begin its maiden voyage.

• Vela Press Release   November 18, 2008
  
  
• Vela Press Release   November 17, 2008
  
  
• Vela wins Tanker Operator Award   October 09, 2008
  
  
• KAF Visit to Al-Butain Star   March 25, 2008
  
  
• Vela’s Office Safety Workshop   March 21, 2008
  
  
• Vela Wins another Prestigious Award at the recent Dubai Seatrade   December 25, 2007
  
  
• Vela Honored at the recent World Maritime Day Celebrated in Saudi Arabia   September 12, 2007
  
  
• SHIPS AN INTEGRAL PART OF GLOBAL ECONOMY   July 24, 2007
  
  
• Vela's Board of Directors   July 09, 2007
  
  
• Vela Honored for Exemplary Ship Safety   July 07, 2007
  
  
• Vela-Assisted Documentary Wins Film Award   April 26, 2007
  
  
• Vela Appoints First Saudi Tanker Captain   March 28, 2007
  
  
• Vela President Visit STC   February 14, 2007
  
  
• Vela CEO Receives Honor from DIMA   December 04, 2006
  
  
• Vela is Shaping the Industry   February 14, 2006
  
  

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