Bahri Logistics, a business unit of Saudi Arabia’s leading shipping, maritime transportation and logistics company Bahri, has signed a newbuild agreement with Grandweld Shipyard, for the construction of two advanced offshore service vessels with the aim to further boost Bahri’s offshore capabilities and supporting the kingdom’s growing energy logistics corridor.

The two vessels will be custom-built to meet the operational requirements of offshore activities at Ras Tanura Port, one of the world’s busiest energy hubs. 

They will play a vital role in enhancing Bahri Logistics’ offshore operations, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery, and providing greater flexibility and responsiveness to key clients in the energy and industrial sectors, said Bahri in a statement.

Designed for high-performance operations in demanding offshore environments, each vessel will be equipped with the latest navigation, communication and safety technologies, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability. 

The boats will be capable of performing multiple offshore support functions including handling vessel clearance procedures with relevant authorities in accordance with applicable maritime regulations, managing crew changes, emergency response, maintenance assistance and technical support for vessels and offshore facilities, and inspection support while maintaining compliance with the highest international maritime and environmental standards, it stated.

Eng. Soror Basalom, the President of Bahri Integrated Logistics, said: “This agreement reflects Bahri Logistics’ unwavering commitment to expanding our offshore capabilities and advancing the Kingdom’s logistics infrastructure.”

“By partnering with Grandweld Shipyard, we are investing in next-generation vessels that embody innovation, safety, and efficiency qualities that define Bahri’s approach to serving our clients and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service