Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, and International Maritime Industries (IMI), the largest integrated maritime facility in the Mena region, have signed a contract for the construction of three Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) at IMI’s facility in Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress.

As per the contract, valued at SAR1.7 billion, IMI will build three VLCCs, each with a capacity of 320,000 deadweight tonnes (DWT). 

These vessels will be equipped with advanced energy-efficiency technologies and are scheduled for phased delivery between 2029 and 2030.