Noatum Maritime Partners With Bapco Upstream For Five-Year Marine Services At Bahrain LNG Terminal

Noatum Maritime, a division of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has secured a five-year contract with Bapco Upstream. This agreement involves providing marine services at the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal (BLNG). Bapco Upstream is part of the Bapco Energies Group, which is leading energy transition efforts in Bahrain. This contract signifies Noatum Maritime's ongoing expansion strategy within the Kingdom.

The services offered by Noatum Maritime Marine Services will be crucial for the offshore LNG terminal near Khalifa Bin Salman Port. This terminal is vital to Bahrain's energy infrastructure, ensuring a clean and reliable energy supply to meet increasing natural gas demand. The agreement includes towage operations using LNG-compliant tugboats, berthing and unberthing of LNG carriers, and 24/7 emergency response support.

This latest development follows a series of initiatives by Noatum Maritime in Bahrain since the start of the year. The company aims to broaden its service offerings within the Kingdom. By extending its capabilities into LNG terminals while maintaining strong port services, Noatum Maritime is positioning itself for growth and unlocking new synergies.

Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, commented on this achievement: "Securing this contract for a principal facility within Bahrain’s energy landscape is a strong endorsement of Noatum Maritime Marine Services’ reputation for delivering advanced dependable solutions. It marks our strategic entry into the LNG terminal towage sector and represents a significant step in our continued efforts to diversify and expand our operational footprint."

Johann Pleininger, CEO of Bapco Upstream, highlighted the importance of this partnership: "This agreement marks an important milestone in Bapco Upstream’s efforts to strengthen the Kingdom of Bahrain’s energy infrastructure and ensure diversified supply of natural gas. Partnering with Noatum Maritime brings world-class marine capabilities to support operations at the LNG terminal, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability as we expand into the LNG value chain."

The collaboration with Bapco Upstream further strengthens Noatum Maritime's presence in Bahrain. It builds on recent strategic milestones and reinforces their drive to expand globally. This partnership underscores their commitment to enhancing operational excellence while supporting sustainable energy solutions.

With inputs from WAM