ASRY launches bunker vessel pair for Bapco Energies subsidiary

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) on Wednesday (13 August) said it has launched two bunker vessels for Bapco Refining, a subsidiary of Bapco Energies.

The ceremony at a ceremony held on 11 August was 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, 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.

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.’

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 standards.

The launch is part of a wider project to build and hand over two self-propelled bunker vessels for Bapco Refining. 

Photo credit: Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard
Published: 19 August, 2025