Manama: Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime and Shipping Cluster, today announced it has been awarded a five-year contract by Bapco Upstream to provide marine services at the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal (BLNG). Bapco Upstream is a subsidiary of the Bapco Energies Group, the integrated company leading the energy transition in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Emirates News Agency, this latest agreement builds on a series of developments in Bahrain for Noatum Maritime since the beginning of the year, reflecting a focused strategy to expand its offering in the Kingdom.
Noatum Maritime Marine Services will provide critical marine support services for the offshore LNG terminal located near Khalifa Bin Salman Port. This terminal is a core component of the energy infrastructure of the Kingdom of Bahrain, designed to provide the Kingdom with a reliable energy supply to meet the growth in demand for natural gas.
Under the terms of the agreement, services to be provided by Noatum Maritime Marine Services include towage operations using high-performance LNG-compliant tugboats, berthing and unberthing of LNG carriers and Floating Storage Units (FSU), alongside 24/7 emergency response and standby support. These operations will be carried out by skilled pilots and crew ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of the Maritime and Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group, stated that securing this contract for a principal facility within Bahrain's energy landscape is a strong endorsement of Noatum Maritime Marine Services' reputation for delivering dependable solutions. He highlighted that this marks their strategic entry into the LNG terminal towage sector and represents a significant step in diversifying and expanding their operational footprint.
Johann Pleininger, CEO of Bapco Upstream, remarked that this agreement is a milestone in Bapco Upstream's efforts to strengthen Bahrain's energy infrastructure and ensure a diversified supply of natural gas. Partnering with Noatum Maritime brings marine capabilities to support operations at the LNG terminal, reinforcing their commitment to operational excellence and safety.
The agreement with Bapco Upstream further consolidates Noatum Maritime's presence in Bahrain, building on recent strategic milestones and reinforcing its drive to expand its global presence.