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ADNOC L&S boosts barge fleet

These multi-functional JUBs are designed to provide a range of well services, such as operations, maintenance and accommodation at offshore fields. (WAM)
  • This expansion comes when JUB charter rates are robust due to the high demand for offshore services.
  • One of the JUBs will serve the Iraqi market, marking ADNOC L&S’ entry into a new market and supporting the firm’s regional expansion.

ABU DHABI, UAE – ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) has taken delivery of eight self-propelled jack-up barges (JUBs) through its subsidiary Zakher Marine International Holdings (ZMI).

With this expansion, the number of jack-up barges owned and operated by ADNOC L&S has increased from 31 to 39, reinforcing the company’s status as the owner and operator of one of the largest fleets of JUBs in the GCC region.

This expansion comes when JUB charter rates are robust due to the high demand for offshore services.

The additional JUBs include the purchase of two newly built and four second-hand ones, in addition to chartering two newly built ones.

One of the barges will serve the Iraqi market, marking ADNOC L&S’ entry into a new market and supporting the company’s regional expansion.

These multi-functional JUBs are designed to provide a range of well services, such as operations, maintenance and accommodation at offshore fields.

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said, “The addition of these self-propelled JUBs to our growing integrated logistics and shipping fleet aligns with our ambitious, smart growth strategy, enabling us to provide a broader range of services to our customers and unlock new and sustainable value for ADNOC L&S as we venture into new markets.”

He said, “ADNOC L&S is committed to exploring new opportunities for expansion to continue driving value for our shareholders and strengthen our position as the region’s largest integrated logistics provider.”

ADNOC L&S acquired ZMI Holdings in 2022 as part of its strategic value creation and growth program.

The acquisition added critical marine support assets to ADNOC L&S’ offshore fleet, extending its regional footprint and creating new opportunities for expansion with an industry-recognized partner.

Ali El Ali, CEO of ZMI Holdings, said, “A UAE-born business, ZMI Holdings is one of the largest players in the GCC region’s maritime logistics. Our extensive fleet of JUBs and offshore support vessels enables us to offer best-in-class maritime logistics services to the offshore production and wind sectors.”

He said, “With our established presence in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, we are strategically positioned to further expand our operations across Asia and explore new markets.”

The rising demand for JUBs is driven by increased offshore energy production, particularly in shallow water fields and the offshore wind sector.

The addition of these JUBs will unlock fresh value for ADNOC L&S as it pursues new markets to expand its geographical footprint.