ASRY Partners with India’s Priya Blue Group to Launch Green Ship Recycling Hub in Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain — Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY), the Arabian Gulf’s leading maritime repair and fabrication facility, has entered into a strategic partnership with India’s Priya Blue Group to establish ASRY Green Ship Recycling, marking a major milestone in sustainable maritime decommissioning across the Middle East.
The alliance pairs ASRY’s extensive marine engineering infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the operational expertise of Priya Blue Group, operator of India’s largest green ship recycling facility located in Alang, Gujarat. The joint venture aims to deliver world-class, environmentally sound, and socially responsible vessel recycling solutions compliant with international conventions.
Elevating Regional Maritime Sustainability
Global maritime regulations—led by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) and the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR)—have placed stringent demands on shipowners to retire vessels responsibly. The partnership between ASRY and Priya Blue addresses this growing global demand by creating a certified, safe, and transparent recycling facility strategically situated along key East-West trade lanes.
ASRY’s deep-water berthing, drydock capacity, and decades of industrial fabrication experience provide the physical backbone for the new operation. Priya Blue Group contributes its proven technical protocols, including heavy-lift recycling methodologies across its advanced plots (V1, V2, and 169 M), hazardous material containment, and workforce safety management systems.
Executive Perspectives
Speaking on the development, representatives noted that the initiative aligns with Bahrain’s broader economic and environmental objectives, fostering local industrial value while setting new regional standards:
“This venture marks a transformative chapter for ASRY and the regional maritime landscape. By partnering with Priya Blue, a pioneer in compliant recycling, Bahrain becomes a frontline destination for shipowners seeking transparent, safe, and sustainable lifecycle solutions.”
Priya Blue Group officials underscored the geographic and operational synergies:
“Sustainable ship recycling requires robust engineering, strict environmental safeguards, and full traceability. Combining our operational blueprint with ASRY’s maritime infrastructure provides the global shipping fleet with an accessible, high-standard alternative in the heart of the Arabian Gulf.”
Operational Scope and Environmental Standards
ASRY Green Ship Recycling will operate under rigorous environmental standards designed to eliminate coastal and marine contamination:
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Strict Hazardous Material Abatement: Comprehensive containment protocols for asbestos, heavy metals, ozone-depleting substances, and bilge water prior to and during cutting operations.
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Impermeable Flooring & Drainage Systems: Containment zones engineered to prevent runoff into the marine ecosystem.
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Circular Steel Supply Chains: Recovered ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be funneled directly into regional industrial sectors, reducing the carbon footprint associated with virgin steel manufacturing.
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Worker Safety & Health: Adherence to international occupational safety standards, continuous medical monitoring, and certified training regimens.
The launch of the joint venture establishes Bahrain as a pivotal maritime sustainability hub, offering shipowners operating across the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean a fully compliant, turnkey solution for end-of-life vessel management.
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