Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster and a leading provider of comprehensive maritime solutions, has announced the award of a five-year contract by Bapco Upstream to deliver marine services at the Bahrain LNG Import Terminal (BLNG). Bapco Upstream is a subsidiary of Bapco Energies Group, the integrated entity driving the Kingdom of Bahrain’s energy transition.
The contract marks another key milestone for Noatum Maritime in Bahrain, following several strategic developments introduced earlier this year as part of a broader plan to expand its footprint and capabilities within the Kingdom.
As part of the agreement, Noatum Maritime Marine Services will deliver essential marine support services for the offshore LNG terminal near Khalifa Bin Salman Port. The terminal plays a vital role in securing a clean, reliable energy supply for Bahrain, supporting the nation’s growing demand for natural gas. Services will include towage operations using high-performance LNG-compliant tugboats, berthing and unberthing of LNG carriers and Floating Storage Units (FSUs), and round-the-clock emergency response and standby support. All operations will be carried out by experienced pilots and crew to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “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 diversifying and expanding our operational footprint. By extending our capabilities into LNG terminals while maintaining our strong foundation in port services, we are unlocking new synergies that position us for growth.”
Johann Pleininger, CEO of Bapco Upstream, added: “This agreement marks an important milestone in Bapco Upstream’s efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s energy infrastructure and ensure a 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 excellence, safety and sustainability as we expand into the LNG value chain.”
The agreement further consolidates Noatum Maritime’s presence in Bahrain and supports its strategy to expand its global reach while reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in critical maritime and energy infrastructure.
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