Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has launched its Underway Replenishment Service, introduced in collaboration with Fairwaters, a leading provider of integrated maritime solutions.

 

This initiative marks a significant step as part of ASRY’s broader efforts to advance the maritime industry through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, the company said.

 

With this move, ASRY deploys a technology which represents a strategic evolution in maritime logistics, due to the high level of precision, coordination, and technical readiness it requires. It also demands advanced infrastructure and specially equipped vessels capable of carrying out such operations.

 

ASRY’s involvement in these projects underscores its continued commitment to practical innovation and development. It also reflects the company’s broader vision of delivering advanced marine solutions that cater to the evolving demands of the shipping industry, across the region and beyond, it said.

 

Dr Ahmed Al Abri, ASRY's Chief Executive Officer, said: ‘We constantly strive to expand our partnerships and bring in global experience and specialized technology.  This project marks a step forward that strengthens ASRY's position as a trusted provider of integrated maritime services and reflects our ongoing efforts to deliver practical tools that improve the performance of both naval and commercial fleets.’

  

Abdel Maksoud Basyouni, Projects Management Director, said: “Underway Replenishment (UnRep) represents a transformative shift in maritime logistics support operations. It enables fuel and cargo transfers without the need to stop or slow down, thereby maintaining operational schedules without disruption and enhancing both operational continuity and performance efficiency.

 

“While originally developed for naval operations, UnRep is now proving highly effective in commercial shipping. This shift improves the flexibility and reliability of supply routes and reflects a wider move in the industry towards smarter, more sustainable solutions.” 

 

He added: ‘By reducing delays, cutting operating costs, and keeping supply moving, Underway Replenishment offers a reliable solution for today's fleets working in fast-paced, competitive conditions.”  -TradeArabia News Service