Construction and delivery of three 320,000 DWT very large crude carriers (VLCCs), deliveries 2029–2030
بناء وتسليم ثلاث ناقلات نفط خام عملاقة بحمولة 320 ألف طن ساكن، تسليمها بين 2029 و2030
Steel plate, blasting/coating, piping and marine E&I suppliers can approach IMI, which won Bahri's SAR 1.69bn order for three VLCCs at Ras Al-Khair.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Saudi Arabia · Ras Al-Khair |
| Client / owner | National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) |
| Awarded to | International Maritime Industries (IMI) |
| Value | SAR 1.692bn |
| Announced | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Offshore platforms & marine O&G, Ports, harbours & marine works |
Trades and packages needed
- Offshore & modular fabrication yards (main package)
- Steel, rebar & structural sections supply (main package)
- Industrial blasting, coating & painting (main package)
- Process piping fabrication & welding
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation
- NDT, inspection & certification
- Pipes, valves & fittings supply
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.