Delivery was ahead of schedule and vessel will strengthen the UAE’s maritime capabilities
In a significant milestone for the UAE’s shipbuilding industry, Premier Marine Engineering Services has successfully delivered its first locally built cargo barge to ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), a global energy maritime logistics company.
The barge, ADNOC B20, marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between the two companies under a five-year contract to produce multiple multi-purpose barges, including the delivery of eight cargo barges in 2025 during the first phase of the agreement.
The delivery underscores the UAE’s growing capability in marine engineering and shipbuilding as ADNOC B20, a 250-foot flat top barge to service Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects, was constructed entirely within the country.
Handover ceremony
The official handover ceremony took place at the UAQ Shipyard and was attended by Markus DeJonge, Vice President, Mobile Offshore Solutions & Projects, ADNOC L&S, and Hemant Tandon, Managing Director, Premier Marine Engineering Services, alongside key officials, industry leaders, and guests.
“Together with ADNOC L&S, we are shaping the future of the UAE’s maritime industry, driving progress, and contributing to the UAE economy. We are proud to say that we have delivered the ADNOC B20 ahead of schedule,” remarked Tandon.
“We are pleased to receive this first barge from Premier Marine ahead of schedule, which supports our ongoing fleet expansion strategy. Built entirely in the UAE, this barge showcases the country’s shipbuilding and maritime capabilities and highlights our commitment to driving local industrial growth,” commented DeJonge.
