Grandweld Shipyards signs agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Bahri Logistics to build advanced offshore support vessels
· The vessels will feature advanced navigation, communication, and safety systems to ensure operational efficiency and highest standards of safety.
· The vessels are scheduled for delivery this year.
Grandweld Shipyards, one of the UAE’s largest fully integrated shipyards serving the maritime and offshore industries, signed an agreement with Bahri Logistics, the integrated logistics business unit of Bahri, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping carrier, to build and design two advanced offshore support vessels. The partnership combines Grandweld’s engineering and shipbuilding capabilities with Bahri Logistics’ more than 40 years of maritime, logistics and offshore operational expertise to strengthen specialised offshore service capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
Under the agreement, Grandweld will design and build the vessels to meet Bahri Logistics’ offshore operational requirements at Ras Tanura Portone of the world’s busiest energy hubs and a critical gateway for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports. The collaboration reflects the complementary strengths of both companies, combining Grandweld’s vessel design and construction capabilities with Bahri Logistics’ extensive maritime and offshore operating experience.
The agreement was formalised during an official signing ceremony held at Grandweld’s office in Dubai Maritime City. The event was attended by key representatives from both companies and Grandweld Shipyards’ parent company Stanford Marine. The vessels are scheduled for delivery this year.
Jamal Al Abki, General Manager of Grandweld Shipyards, said: “Our collaboration with Bahri Logistics reflects the confidence placed in Grandweld’s ability to design and deliver advanced vessels for demanding offshore environments. By combining our in-house engineering and shipbuilding expertise with Bahri Logistics’ operational strength, we are developing purpose-built vessels that will enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety in one of the region’s most important energy corridors. This project also reflects the ambitions of the UAE’s Make it in the Emirates initiative by showcasing the country’s advanced engineering and shipbuilding capabilities in delivering globally competitive maritime solutions.”
Eng. Soror Basalom, President of Bahri Integrated Logistics, stated: ““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.”
Developed for high-performance operations, the vessels will feature advanced navigation, communication, and safety systems to ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and the highest standards of safety. The vessels will support a broad range of offshore functions, including vessel clearance procedures with relevant authorities, maintenance assistance, crew transfers, emergency response, technical support for vessels and offshore facilities, and inspection support.
