This initiative follows the February 2025 JV announcement aimed at improving marine services in Bahrain and the region.
AD Ports Group subsidiary Noatum Maritime and The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) have announced the official launch of their joint venture (JV) with the delivery of four modern tugboats to ASRY’s headquarters in Bahrain.
This initiative follows the announcement of the JV in February 2025, which seeks to enhance the current marine service offerings in Bahrain and the broader region.
The partnership, named ASRY Marine, aligns with the strategic objectives of both parties to expand their capabilities and diversify their service offerings.
It aims to leverage Noatum Maritime’s operational expertise and fleet to enhance services at ASRY Shipyard, with future plans to extend to other clients in Bahrain.
AD Ports Group maritime and shipping cluster CEO Captain Ammar Al Shaiba said: “The arrival and deployment of these advanced tugs symbolise the official commencement of our strategic partnership with ASRY.
“We look forward to utilising our decades of expertise in this field to deliver greater operational efficiency, reliability and value to customers.”
The arrival of these tugs, which are part of Noatum Maritime’s existing fleet, was commemorated during a ceremony attended by representatives from various ministries, public bodies, and industrial firms.
ASRY CEO Dr Ahmed Al Abri said: “We take pride in setting the stage for our new partnership with Noatum Maritime through this occasion.
“The new tugboats feature advanced technologies that will undoubtedly support and enhance current marine services, while also enabling the introduction of new ones. This partnership is set to open new doors for marine service growth within Bahrain and across the region.”
