Meet David Duffy, Group Director – Marine Assurance Services & Country Manager – ABL UAE
The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world’s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. We are driven by the idea that the best work is born from professionalism, diligence… and fun. You know ABL Group, but do you know our team?
What does your day-to-day look like at ABL?
“Due to my dual role, each day can vary significantly, as I handle local operational management (including attendance when needed), HR and recruitment tasks, as well as projects related to my position as Global Director for Marine Assurance Services.”
What inspired you to join your industry?
Honestly, when I started college, I had no idea I would end up at sea. However, after a challenging first trip, I quickly adapted to a life of traveling the world on different sizes of container vessels.
Can you tell us about something exciting you are working on right now?
I am currently working on developing ABL’s in-house survey tool/app, which will be available soon. Collaborating with the AIM software team has been a fantastic experience; their dedication to helping ABL deliver software that streamlines surveying and reporting is truly inspiring.
What does the future look like in energy and oceans in the UAE ?
The future for energy and oceans in the UAE looks promising. Numerous significant projects are planned for both offshore and onshore, offering ABL a chance to get involved. This extends beyond our traditional oil and gas markets to include AIM, Renewables, and ARG Software. As we explore new opportunities, we must also remember our core clients, who will be transitioning within the energy sector as well.
What do you enjoy most about working as part of the ABL Group team in Abu Dhabi?
“Being with ABL Group since the beginning has been an amazing experience, especially watching the Abu Dhabi and UAE team grow. We make it a point to gather for social events when we’re not offshore.
Our morning coffee sessions are a great time to bond and discuss the tasks for the day.”
More about David
Position: Group Director – Marine Assurance Services (& Country Manager – UAE)
Office: Abu Dhabi – UAE
Hobbies: Boating at the weekend, Golf, cycling ⛵
Favourite movie: The Shawshank Redemption and The Inscrutable American ?️
Favourite song: Group -REM “Losing my Religion” but when I was younger listened to groups like Aslan, Sultans of Ping and Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
Next week, David and the rest of the ABL Group team will be exhibiting at ADIPEC 2024! Visit our global experts at Stand 8538 and discuss how we can support your project developments in every phase of its lifecycle across the energy, engineering, and digital sectors.
Click the link below to find out more about our delegation at the event :