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Bahri Orders Three VLCCs from Saudi Shipbuilder IMI

25 October 2026
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Saudi shipping company Bahri has signed an approximately $450 million contract with International Maritime Industries for three 320,000-dwt very large crude carriers.

Saudi shipping company Bahri has ordered three very large crude carriers from International Maritime Industries, the kingdom’s major shipbuilder. The contract is valued at approximately $450 million, and each vessel will have a deadweight capacity of about 320,000 tonnes. The agreement was announced on October 26, 2026, during the Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress.

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