On 23 May 2009, a delegation from the STC-Group and the Netherlands Maritime University (NMU) visited Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) to explore the delivery of joint programs in the area of Pot Logistic and specialized training for the energy industry. The STC-Group and NMU delegation included Mr. Ton van Essen, Director of Netherlands Maritime University, Mr. Edwin Schepers, Deputy Director STC B.V. and Mr. Johan Terwel, Director of SAUDEC. Leading the PMU Team was Dr. Nassar Shaikh, Vice Rector of Academic Affairs.

The STC-Group is a worldwide strategic combination of well-established education, training, research, support, consultancy and implementation service providers for the entire shipping, port, transport and logistics chain as well as for the port-related oil and chemical industry. The Netherlands Maritime University (STC- NMU) offers dedicated management programs in Shipping and Transport in Netherlands and abroad. (http://www.stc-nmu.eu/about/index.htm)