Qeshm Star Bunkering Project to Boost Iran’s Power

Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare stated: the inauguration of Qeshm Star Bunkering Project would play a significant part in promoting Iran’s role in the geopolitics of the region.

News ID: 71927

Date: 28 January 2017 - 15:35

In the inauguration ceremony of Qeshm Star Bunkering Project, Ali Rabiei stated: Iran’s economy prosperity and flourishing has been the main purpose of the group which has attempted to develop this project.

Rabiei also stressed: our strategy moves towards turning Iran into the first power in the bunkering industry in the region.

Emphasizing that Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) has been very successful in this regard, he continued: in December 2015, Dr. Mohammad Saeedi, publicly announced the future prospects of IRISL, and thanks to his rich experiences in managing international affairs, we were optimistic about his ability in making effective use of post-JCPOA opportunities and creating striking changes in this shipping line.

Currently, we are so pleased that Iranian Ships could easily sail to four corners of the world while flying Iran's holy flag, Rabiei continued.

Referring to the signing contract between IRISL and Korean major shipbuilding, Hyundai Merchant Marine, this official further stated: the contract was the first practical international finance in the post-JCPOA era.