Bahri Fleet Continues To Grow With The Addition Of 45th VLCC

Saudi Arabian owner Bahri has accepted the delivery of its 45th Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Khurais, further enhancing its market-leading capabilities in crude oil transportation.

The new addition brings the total number of the vessels in Bahri’s fleet to 92 and is the fourth of five VLCCs to be received this year from South Korea-based Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI).

Capable of transporting two million barrels of crude oil, the 300,000 dwt carrier is the ninth of ten VLCCs ordered from the South Korean shipbuilding company as part of Bahri’s strategic long-term maritime growth and expansion plan. 

“This latest addition to Bahri’s fleet of VLCCs consolidates our standing as a global leader in the crude oil transportation industry and gives us a greater competitive edge. We will leverage the resulting improvements in efficiency to cater for the steadily increasing demand for crude oil transportation and bring added value to our clients and stakeholders,” said Abdullah Aldubaikhi, Chief Executive Officer of Bahri. 

Khurais joins the three vessels received earlier this year, named Kassab, Lawhah, and Qamran, in further strengthening Bahri’s position as the world’s biggest owner and operator of VLCCs. 

For more information, visit: www.bahri.sa

23rd April 2018