The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) held a special ceremony at its headquarters in Hidd, where it welcomed four modern tugboats to mark the beginning of its joint venture with Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group. The event drew attendees from various ministries, public bodies and leading industrial firms.

ASRY Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ahmed Al Abri remarked: “We take pride in setting the stage for our new partnership with Noatum Maritime through this occasion. This collaboration will lead to the launch of ASRY Marine.”

Dr. Al Abri added: “AD Ports Group ranks among the foremost maritime groups in the world, and this partnership is set to open new doors for marine service growth within Bahrain and across the region.”

ASRY Deputy CEO Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa stated “The new tugboats feature advanced technologies that will undoubtedly support and enhance current marine services, while also enabling the introduction of new ones. This aligns with the company’s strategy focused on expansion, service diversification, and strengthening regional and global partnerships.”