ADSB wins Bahrain contract

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the region?s only specialist naval and para-military shipbuilder, has signed a contract with Bahrain?s Ministry of the Interior to refit ten coast guard patrol boats. The deal marks ADSB?s first export order for refits from another GCC country.

Work on the boats will take place over two years at the company?s new $8 million composite workshop facility. Vessels will undergo complete refurbishment, including new propulsion and auxiliary machinery, accommodation facilities and navigation equipment.

The current order book value for new vessels and refit projects at ADSB is now in excess of $1 billion and the company is forecasting continuing growth as its business expands throughout the GCC market.