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ASRY Completes Work on Tanker Torm Venture
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) completed the repair, maintenance and handover of the giant cargo tanker Torm Venture, owned by Denmark's Torm. The project involved major repair and maintenance works to renew the vessel and improve its operationalefficiency.‘During this project, we faced a challenge to complete the repairs and deliver the vessel successfully within just 14 days from the start of work…
ASRY Taps Solar Power for Shipyard
Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) unveiled an innovative solar energy project that it says embodies the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to build a future based on sustainability and innovation.The ASRY solar energy project is touted as the largest of its kind in the world in the ship repair and shipbuilding sector, in partnership with Kanoo CleanMax Renewables.The total capacity of the solar power plant is 22.5MW in the first phase, plus 22MW in the second.
ASRY Launches Two Bunker Vessels for Bapco Refining
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) launched a pair of bunker vessels for Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies, at a ceremony held on Monday, attended by ASRY Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Al Abri, Bapco Refining Deputy Chief Executive Officer Ms. Afaf Zainalabedin, and senior representatives from both companies.The event featured the formal launch, with both vessels lowered into the water for the first time…
ASRY, AtkinsRéalis Sign MoU on Offshore Wind Energy Projects
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AtkinsRéalis, an engineering services company with capabilities in the net zero energy sector. The signing took place earlier this April, attended by senior figures from both companies. Dr Ahmed Al Abri, ASRY’s Chief Executive Officer, signed on the company’s behalf alongside David Haboubi, Head of Middle East Nuclear and Net Zero Energy…
Noatum Maritime, ASRY Mark Commencement of JV with Tugboat Delivery
Noatum Maritime and The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) marked the operational commencement of their joint venture (JV) to provide integrated marine services in Bahrain, with the arrival of four modern tugs at ASRY’s headquarters.The arrival of the tugs, part of Noatum Maritime’s existing fleet, was celebrated during a ceremony attended by representatives from various ministries, public…
Bahrain: ASRY and Noatum Maritime Form JV
ASRY has formed a joint venture (JV) with Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, offering a diversified portfolio of maritime solutions for the provision of marine services in Bahrain.The collaboration aims to sharpen the current marine service offering at ASRY Shipyard on an exclusive basis by leveraging Noatum Maritime’s operational expertise and modern fleet. It will then target external clients within Bahrain.ASRY CEO…
ASRY Designates Repair Berth for Building Material Shipments
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) has designated one of its repair berths to handle large shipments of construction materials, working with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, along with the national building firms. The move comes as demand for these materials continues to grow.The aim is to ensure a steady supply and avoid disruptions, keeping construction and infrastructure projects on track.
ASRY Earns GTT's Certification for LNG Carrier Repairs
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has secured a certification from French engineering firm Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) for compliance with the highest international standards for repairing and maintaining LNG carriers.The certification was announced during ASRY’s participation in the Seatrade Maritime Qatar conference, held in Doha in the first week of February. ASRY received…
ASRY Wins Repair Yard of the Year at Global ShipTek Awards
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has been honored as the Repair Yard of the Year at the ShipTek International Maritime Conference and Awards 2025, held in Dubai last week. The company surpassed numerous regional competitors, securing the award due to its technical expertise and capability to deliver first-rate services that meet client needs.This conference is one of the most prominent events in the maritime industry…
ASRY Lays First Keel in Bapco Refining’s Barges Project
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has launched the first phase of the Bapco Refining Self-Propelled Fuel Oil Bunker Barges project with a keel-laying ceremony.The project, which is scheduled for execution in the final quarter of 2024, comes as part of a strategic alliance between ASRY and Bapco Refining and is a step towards positioning the Kingdom of Bahrain as a key maritime hub…
ASRY Appoints Ahmed AlAbri as CEO
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) announced that Dr. Ahmed AlAbri has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the shipyard, effective August 2024.AlAbri has more than 25 years of experience in the field, having served a variety of executive roles in the regional maritime industry. He holds a PhD in operational and environmental management of shipyards and ports from…
ASRY to Launch the "Itqan Initiative"
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) launched “Itqan”, an internal initiative focused on employee-led development and innovation. The campaign will encompass several development-focused projects, based on a strategy of open communication and an exchange of ideas and suggestions between the executive management and all ASRY employees. This collaborative approach aims to spark innovation within the workplace…
ASRY Organizes Third Raft Race Competition
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) held its third annual Raft Race Competition on the ASRY Beach on Saturday, November 18, 2023.More than a hundred contestants from the company’s employees and subcontractors participated. In addition, SULB Bahrain took part in this year’s competition as a new member, with the participation of two teams.This sporting event, which aims to enhance social bonds…
Middle East Ship Repair Yards Remain Center Stage
In the 45 years since the Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (ASRY) opened on reclaimed land in Bahrain, the Middle East has become one of the world’s ship repair hotspots. A broad range of shipyards now service both regional and global markets.Regional yards have a ready market, with hundreds of offshore rigs working across the region together with the service ships that support them. Then there are…
ASRY, ONEX Partner on Ship Repair
Arab Ship Shipbuilding and repair Yard (ASRY) and ONEX Shipyards Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim to jointly collaborate on knowledge and experience sharing in the sector of maritime repair, technology, optimization, modernization and to explore future business opportunities.The MOU signing ceremony took place virtually between the two companies in the presence of Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister who was visiting ONEX shipyards at that time.
Shipbuilding: ASRY Receives ASME Accreditation
The New Construction & Engineering Department of ASRY received ASME Accreditation which allows ASRY to manufacture and repair Coded Pressure Vessels.ASRY attained this accreditation after an extensive review of the company's Quality Assurance Systems, Engineering, Warehousing, Production, and Quality Control capabilities. Based on the review, ASRY was found compliant with ASME work due to its commitment to applying the highest international standards in all aspects of work.Mr.
Tech File: ASRY Moving to Infor's Cloud-based Digital Transformation Platform
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) aims to streamline business processes and boost transparency with Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud.His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa AlKhalifa, the Minister of Oil, welcomed a number of representatives of the executive management of ASRY and Infor at the National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) headquarters…
ASRY Signs New Agent for Singapore, Hong Kong
ASRY (Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard) signed a representation agreement with AMS to exclusively market ASRY’s products, services and facilities to the Singapore and Hong Kong shipping market, part of ASRY’s new management’s strategic re-alignment of its international agent’s network following the takeover of the National Oil and Gas Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain (NOGA) of Bahrain’s shares in the company last year.AMS has a network of four offices in Asia.
ASRY Sets New Safety Record
ASRY has set a new record for the longest period in the yard’s history without a lost time incident. On 22 May 2019, ASRY surpassed 5 million man hours, without an LTI, it’s longest recorded period of yard-wide safe work since the company was founded in 1977. ASRY’s CEO Andy Shaw commented, “Since rejoining ASRY in 2017, and initiating the first phase of the turnaround strategy to stabilize the company, the most vital element has been to return to industry-leading safety standards.
