ASRY launches two bunker vessels for Bapco Refining

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) in Bahrain has launched two bunker vessels for Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, at a ceremony held last week. The event was attended by ASRY CEO Dr Ahmed Al Abri, Bapco Refining Deputy CEO Ms. Afaf Zainalabedin, and senior representatives from both companies. 

The ceremony featured the formal launch, with both vessels lowered into the water for the first time, marking completion of a main stage of the project and showing ASRY’s ability to deliver major marine projects to the highest engineering, technical, and safety standards.

In his remarks at the event, Dr Ahmed Al Abri said: “This project is the result of a strong strategic collaboration between ASRY and Bapco Refining. It also shows both sides’ backing for building national skills and for delivering innovative marine solutions that serve the Kingdom’s energy and sea-transport sectors.”

Dr Al Abri added: “This step is another milestone in ASRY’s long track record. It shows the yard can handle demanding jobs with high levels of quality, safety and reliability, thereby reinforcing its position as a leading provider of integrated maritime solutions worldwide.”

ASRY’s Vice President for Commercial Affairs, Mr Sauvir Sarkar, said the project was the result of a year of diligent work covering every stage, from the design of the two bunker vessels through to construction and core outfitting.  He noted that the launch starts the final phase, which includes full commissioning, tests and sea trials ahead of handover, with performance quality meeting international standards and BAPCO Refining s highest marine transportation standards. 

The launch is part of a wider project to build and hand over two self-propelled fuel vessels for Bapco Refining. ASRY was selected to execute the project because of its specialist expertise in engineering, ship construction and repair.