ASRY showcases retrofits expertise at shipping expo

Manama, June 7 (BNA): ASRY, the leading maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf, has used Posidonia, the Athens shipping exhibition, as a platform to showcase its experience and expertise in the Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) and Scrubber retrofit sector. The exhibition, which has a record 2,010 exhibitors from 92 countries, also brings many of ASRY’s European current and potential clients to explore networking opportunities as the company solidifies its presence in the international shipping market. "We have installed several BWTS systems for our long-term clients already and see more negotiations taking place for the rest of the year," confirmed ASRY New Construction and Engineering Senior Manager Sauvir Sarkar. "Our Greek clients are proving to be the most interested in moving forward in both the BWTS and Scrubber retrofits." "The Greek market is one of ASRY’s most important territories," explained ASRY Ship Repair General Manager Magdy AlSharkawy, also attending the exhibition, "especially in the ship repair sector. From the international market, Greece provides the highest number of enquiries, and ASRY enjoys a close relationship with many of the leading shipping firms."