Mon 12 Mar 2012, 12:21 GMT

Cockett to open Dubai office


Bunker firm to launch UAE office in the last week of March.



Cockett Marine Oil has announced that it will be opening a new office in Dubai from Monday 26th March 2012.

The Cockett Dubai office will be managed by Mr Chris Fletcher, currently working as Senior Bunker Trader in the UK. He will be assisted by fellow Bunker Trader, Arron Rayner.

"Together, Chris and Arron have a wealth of experience within the industry and Cockett Marine Oil Dubai will use its extensive market experience to assist its customers in purchasing fuel, achieving the most competitive prices whilst guaranteeing quality of service and product," Cockett said in a statement.

Full address and contact details are due to be announced in the near future.


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