The Tristar Group has added a biofuel-electric bunkering barge to its fleet – the first of its kind in the region, and a pioneering example of sustainable maritime operations. The new vessel is operational in the Port of Fujairah and has been time-chartered by TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East.
Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Group, and Thomas Vigneron, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East, jointly launched the 750-cubic-metre Tristar Eco Voyager which features a hybrid engine design with electric and biofuel power, and is coupled with an advanced powertrain.
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The Tristar Group’s Safety at Sea conference in Dubai saw active engagement yesterday from top diplomats, maritime industry veterans, safety and welfare experts and professional seafarers’ organisations. The event also recorded participation from crew members on board vessels, and maritime workers at Indian seafarer centres in Mumbai and New Delhi, through live streaming.
Now in its 7th edition, the annual event drew attention to the mental health and emotional welfare of men and women who work at sea, through the inter-connected topics of leadership and incident prevention initiatives.
Eugene Mayne, founder and Group CEO of Tristar, explained how a tribute to honour two sailors who died at sea grew into an international forum, in a mere six years: “The growth is certainly impressive. Safety at Sea has become an important platform for direct dialogue between seafarers and stakeholders who play a role in the safety and well-being of people who... [...]
Eugene Mayne, founder and CEO of the Tristar Group, highlighted the importance of boardroom morality as a cornerstone of corporate decision-making, both to counter modern ills and impending threats, and to build an enduring legacy.
Addressing a distinguished audience at the opening session of the 2025 London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability, he stressed how ethical considerations can and must override the age-old drivers of fear and greed that commonly influence boardroom dynamics.
“Morality is not about choosing virtue over victory – it is about recognising that in the long haul, the two are inseparable. Boards will do well to stop seeing ethics as a soft option, and turn it into their strategic advantage,” he said, citing examples from corporate history.
Mayne was the keynote speaker at the Institute of Directors (IOD), India’s four-day event, themed ‘Boards in an Unpredictable World: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts, Climate Crises and Technological... [...]
The 7th Tristar Safety at Sea Conference scheduled for November 10 will reiterate the UAE’s position as a global hub for the maritime community, as it brings together important stakeholders to discuss universal concerns and find fitting solutions.
The UAE recently hosted the World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2025 on 30 September and 1 October. Organised by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) under the theme ‘Our Ocean – Our Obligation – Our Opportunity’, the event brought together ministers, officials and experts from around the world to address strategic challenges facing the global maritime transport sector.
The MOEI will also be represented prominently at Tristar’s forthcoming event with the attendance of H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs. This will be the third consecutive year for the Ministry’s active participation as an Honour Guest at Safety at Sea.
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The Warehouse 2 Team in Jebel Ali deployed a fleet of new Scania tractor heads and Hino pickups and rigid trucks last October 12. According to Warehouse 2 Manager Eustace Fernandes, with the upgraded fleet, his team will be better equipped to serve key accounts Enoc, Eppco, BP and Lukoil to ensure consistent and dependable service. He said that the additional units will strengthen their transportation operations, enhance reliability, and reduce maintenance challenges.
“On behalf of Warehouse 2, we sincerely thank Mr. Eugene Mayne, our Founder and CEO, for his vision and support in making this possible. Together, we drive the future,” Fernandez added. “A big thank you to everyone involved for making it a simple yet memorable event. Let’s continue this same energy and teamwork as the fleet begins its operational journey under Warehouse 2.”
Tristar Group has taken the role as the 2025-2026 Targe Gender Equality Patron for the UN Global Compact Network (GCN) in the UAE. As a member of the GCN and a signatory of SDG 5 with the UAE Gender Balance Council, Tristar continues to demonstrate that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential drivers of business resilience.
Through its role as TGE Gender Patron, Tristar will collaborate with its cohort of 22 organizations in the UAE to accelerate gender-balanced leadership, strengthen workplace inclusivity and support women’s empowerment across industries.
The GCN hosted their first in-person session for the TGE 2025 Cohort at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Dubai on October 8 which brought together signatory companies to explore global and regional gender equality trends, key frameworks, and their Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Gap Analysis results.
Group Chief Administrative Officer Balaji Nagabhushan and Social Impact Specialist Nikita Taimni delivered a presentation showcasing... [...]
Tristar Group received the Silver Winner award in the “Solar Energy Project – Small Scale (<500 kW)” category at the Emirates Energy Award (EEA) 2025, held on October 1 during the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) Summit.
The recognition highlights Tristar’s 503-kWp solar project at its Dangerous Goods Warehouse in JAFZA, which generates about 750 MWh of renewable electricity annually, meeting 90% of the facility’s power needs and cutting 320 tons of CO2e carbon emissions each year.
The Emirates Energy Award, organized by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, honours excellence in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. Public and private institutions were awarded for their rationalized use of energy and resources.
The World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2025 began today in Dubai, organised by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure under the theme: “Our Ocean – Our Obligation – Our Opportunity.”
The two-day event brings together ministers, officials and experts from around the world to address strategic challenges facing the global maritime transport industry and identify pathways for its advancement in accordance with sustainable practices.
The event serves as a platform to discuss solutions for sustainable shipping, ocean conservation and digital transformation in the maritime sector, while providing an opportunity to explore ways to protect oceans and maximise economic returns through innovation and collaboration.
Tristar’s Maritime Logistics division participated in the exhibition and CEO Tim Coffin in one of the panel discussions.
By hosting this global maritime event, the UAE reinforces its role as an international centre for maritime transport while advancing its standing as a hub for innovation and technological... [...]
We collected four awards at the 2025 RoSPA International Awards held on September 25 in Dubai:
- Winner of the Fleet Safety Trophy - Middle East (received by Group Founder and CEO Eugene Mayne)
- Gold Medal (8 consecutive Golds) Award (received by Group HSEQ Manager Sridhar Srinivasalu and the HSEQ Team Zaheer-Ul-Haq Abbasi, Sharath Kumar and Syed Mohsin Nawal Albalooshi)
- Fleet Safety Gold Medal (5 consecutive Golds) Award (received by Road Transport & Warehousing Operations Manager Abhishek Kumar and colleagues from Workshop Karthik Srinivas and Corporate Communications Arthur Los Banos and Nawal Albalooshi)
- Winner in the Inspiration Awards: Pride Award (received by Business Applications Manager Prasad KM)
The 2025 RoSPA International Awards shines the spotlight on organizations that demonstrate a continuous commitment to protecting lives and advancing occupational health and safety — across sectors and regions.