ASRY Green Ship Recycling Unveils Brand Identity at ADIPEC 2026 as First Bahrain Project Commences
ABU DHABI — In a significant push toward sustainable maritime infrastructure in the Middle East, the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) and India’s Priya Blue Group officially unveiled the brand identity of their joint venture, ASRY Green Ship Recycling, during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2026.
The launch marks a major milestone in the strategic alliance between the two maritime heavyweights, signaling the transition of the joint venture from strategic planning into active, full-scale operations. Coinciding with the brand unveiling, the companies confirmed that work has formally commenced on the venture’s inaugural ship recycling project at ASRY’s facilities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
A Strategic Convergence of Expertise
The newly unveiled brand identity reflects a unified commitment to environmentally responsible decommissioning, circular economy principles, and international safety standards. By combining complementary strengths, ASRY Green Ship Recycling aims to establish a premier hub for compliant vessel and offshore asset dismantling in the Gulf region.
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Industrial Scale and Infrastructure: ASRY brings over four decades of heavy marine engineering experience, dry-dock capabilities, and expansive waterfront infrastructure located in Hidd, Bahrain.
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Specialized Recycling Mastery: Priya Blue Group contributes decades of specialized operational expertise in the safe, green dismantling of end-of-life vessels and complex marine and offshore assets, adhering strictly to international benchmarks such as the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) and EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EU SRR) standards.
Transition to Active Operations in Bahrain
Industry observers at ADIPEC 2026 noted that the commencement of the first ship recycling project in Bahrain positions the Kingdom as a critical regional center for sustainable maritime lifecycle management. Historically, global shipowners operating in the Gulf and surrounding waters have faced limited regional options for certified green recycling, often necessitating long voyages to South Asia or Europe.
With operations now underway in Bahrain, ASRY Green Ship Recycling offers regional and international fleet owners a localized, compliant, and logistically efficient solution for retiring aging tankers, cargo vessels, and offshore oil and gas structures.
Driving the Maritime Circular Economy
Speaking on the sidelines of the exhibition, representatives from both organizations emphasized that the joint venture is designed not only to safely manage hazardous materials—such as asbestos, heavy metals, and hydrocarbons—but also to maximize the recovery and reuse of high-grade steel and marine equipment.
By integrating green recycling directly into Bahrain’s existing maritime ecosystem, the recovered steel can be channeled back into regional construction and manufacturing supply chains, reducing the carbon footprint associated with primary steel production.
Strengthening Bahrain’s Maritime Footprint
The operational launch aligns closely with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s broader economic diversification goals and environmental sustainability commitments. As global shipping faces tightening decarbonization mandates and fleet renewal pressures, the establishment of a dedicated, world-class green recycling facility bolsters Bahrain’s competitive edge as a comprehensive, full-lifecycle maritime service hub in the Arabian Gulf.
With its brand identity now established on the global stage at ADIPEC 2026 and its first vessel already undergoing dismantling, ASRY Green Ship Recycling is poised to scale its capacity and capture growing regional demand for responsible marine asset retirement.
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