Bahri Takes Delivery of a New RoCon Vessel

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has received a new vessel specialized in general cargo with a size of 26,000 DWT. The ship was named Bahri Tabuk and was built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. (HMD) of South Korea.

This is the third vessel delivered from the six vessels that were contracted by the company with this shipyard in 2011 for a total value of SAR 1,543 million (approx $411.4 million).

The new RoCon vessels are specialized in carrying general and project cargo and several other types of RoRo cargo. These vessels are equipped with loading bridge with a capacity of 250 tons and heavy lift cranes with a capacity of 240 tons enabling them to load different type of goods. These vessels are unique in their smaller size compared to the current fleet and have more cargo lifting capabilities with lower fuel consumption. It is estimated that these lighter weight new vessels will consume 45% less fuel thereby decreasing the fuel cost.

Bahri has three general cargo vessels remaining under construction at Hyundai MIPO in South Korea with delivery expected to take place during 2013 and the first half of 2014.

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Press Release, July 23, 2013