A new joint venture between Saudi Arabiaās Shoaibi Group (SG) and the UAEās Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has been created to provide offshore barge operation services. The new company, named āGulf Maritime Services Saudi Arabia Ltdā (GMSSA), will be based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, and will allow the JV partners to expand their off-shore operations of barge charters and avail from the scale of opportunity and future potential for all offshore areas arising in the region. Gulf Marine Services is currently the largest elevating support vessel operator in the Middle Eastā¦