Bahri adds VLCC ASLAF to fleet

The world’s largest owner and operator of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), Bahri, the national shipping carrier of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its multipurpose fleet with the addition of ASLAF, a 300,000-dwt carrier built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea.

Bahri took delivery of the new vessel at HHI’s Mokpo shipyard in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, bringing the number of VLCCs in its fleet to 39 while increasing its total fleet size to 86.

Acting CEO of Bahri, Ali Al-Harbi said: “This marks yet another milestone for Bahri and reinforces our preeminent position in the global oil transportation industry. ASLAF is the third VLCC to join the Bahri fleet this year following the delivery of AMJAD in February and MAHARAH in June. This addition is part of Bahri’s plan to continue to improve its operational excellence and commercial flexibility and maintain its status as a first-class owner and operator ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.”

As one of the largest providers of maritime services globally, Bahri structures its operations around six business units that include Oil, Chemicals, Logistics, Dry Bulk, Ship Management, and Data. Bahri’s service offering includes transportation of crude oil, oil products, chemical, bulk and general cargo, as well as ship management.

For more information visit www.bahri.sa

25th July 2017