ASRY, a ship and rig repair yard in the Arabian Gulf, has welcomed a new dedicated living quarters outfitter and HVAC facility operated by the UAE-based Seven Seas within the yard.
The facility includes a metal fabrication workshop, a carpentry workshop, offices and stores, and will increase the variety and quality of accommodation and air conditioning works ASRY can offer ship and rig clients.
The facility was launched at a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included ASRY Chief Executive Nils Kristian Berge, ASRY Technical Resources and Business Development General Manager Magdy Mustafa and Seven Seas Chairman and owner Freddy Sidhwa as well as other officials from both companies.
“ASRY is well-known for its range of onsite specialist contractors, of which Seven Seas is a leading example, and one of a series of new additions,” said Berge .
“This is the third development made under Project Jupiter, an initiative launched in 2014 to make ASRY the leading provider of onsite specialist contractors in the Middle East.
We have already announced two developments of this project – a new SOLAS facility under development, and a new ABB workshop recently opened – and this new Seven Seas facility is the third announcement, with more still to come this year.”
Craig Rose, Seven Seas Managing Director, said at the event, “ This is a proud day for the company in opening our $800,000 investment which will greatly enhance the local services that can be offered to both ASRY and their international clients when rigs and vessels arrive for upgrades and repairs.
We are also looking to use our new fabrication facilities and stores to be able to produce various living quarters solutions, from containerised fire rated cabin units, through to furniture, HVAC and general outfitting services.”
ASRY Technical Resources and Business Development General Manager, Magdy Mustafa , also confirmed that under the scope of the co-operation agreement, Seven Seas will also be able to provide its services to the local market. According to him, this will positively contribute in the national income of the Kingdom of Bahrain and provide training and job opportunities to Bahrainians on new types of specialized activities and skills.
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