New offshore support vessel Rawabi 73 is commissioned by Vallianz Holdings, built by Premier Marine Shipyards

In a major leap forward for regional maritime capability, Dubai-based Premier Marine Shipyards has launched its most advanced offshore support vessel to date — Rawabi 73, a 70-metre Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel custom-built for Vallianz Shipbuilding & Engineering Pte Ltd (“VSE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vallianz Holdings Limited. VSE is building the vessel on behalf of Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services.

The launch of this state-of-the-art vessel marks a significant milestone in UAE’s shipbuilding sector and showcases the power of cross-border collaboration, innovation, and industrial excellence.

Premier Marine Shipyards launched the Rawabi 73 vessel at an official ceremony at the Dubai Maritime City. The mega event was attended by Ling Yong Wah, Executive Director and CEO of Vallianz Holdings Limited; Walter Van Aarde, General Manager of Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services; Hemant Tandon, Managing Director of Premier Marine Shipyards, Mohammad Al Tamimi, Ast. Manager — Reservation, Dubai Maritime City & Abdulla Esam Abdulla, MEM Senior Manager — Operations, Dubai Maritime City alongside key officials, industry leaders, and guests.

Designed to perform a wide range of critical functions — including anchor handling, towing, firefighting, rescue, and subsea support — the vessel represents a new era in offshore support. It also offers modern accommodation for up to 50 personnel, ensuring crew comfort and safety on extended missions.

Hemant Tandon, Managing Director of Premier Marine Shipyards in Dubai, called the launching of the vessel a proud moment for the company and a significant advancement in regional maritime capabilities.

“This launch marks a proud milestone for Premier Marine Shipyards and reflects months of engineering excellence, precision, and collaboration,” says Tandon. “The vessel has been purpose-built to meet the complex and evolving demands of offshore operations — from oil and gas exploration to renewable energy support.”

He emphasises the shipyard’s long-term vision for innovation, sustainability, and client-focused design.

“As the maritime industry transitions to cleaner and more capable technologies, we’re investing in vessels that reflect those values. This AHTS vessel represents not just power and performance but our broader goal of helping our clients operate safer and smarter at sea,” he adds.

He adds: “This achievement was only possible because of the unwavering support and shared vision of our partners, clients and workforce. Together, we are setting new benchmarks in maritime excellence and positioning the region as a global hub for offshore marine solutions.”

Tandon notes: “The successful launch of Rawabi 73 signals a major achievement for the regional maritime sector, showcasing Premier Marine Shipyard’s growing stature as a shipbuilder of choice for complex offshore vessels. With its advanced capabilities, smart systems, and world-class safety and environmental standards, Rawabi 73 is not just a vessel — it’s a statement of intent.”

Ling Yong Wah, Executive Director and CEO of Vallianz Holdings Limited, echoes the sentiment, praising the partnership that brought Rawabi 73 to life.

“It is truly an honour to be part of this celebration marking the launch of Rawabi 73 — a vessel that stands as a symbol of innovation, excellence and the strength of collaboration,” he says.

Ling further adds: “This achievement would not have been possible without the strong trust and partnership between Hemant Tandon, myself and between the dedicated teams at Premier Marine Shipyards & Vallianz Holdings Limited.

“Both teams have worked tirelessly to overcome challenges, combining expertise, dedication and a shared commitment to quality.

“This vessel reflects our collective pursuit of world-class service, mutual respect and the power of working together as one team to achieve common goals.”

Vallianz is an established provider of offshore marine and engineering solutions for the global energy industry. To keep pace with the transformation of energy markets, the Group continually advances its capabilities and adapts its solutions to meet customers’ needs.

From its headquarters in Singapore, the Group’s reach extends to markets in Asia Pacific and Middle East. To enhance its customer value-add, Vallianz offers integrated solutions across five core pillars — offshore support vessel chartering, specialised heavy transport, shipyard and engineering, marine technology, and renewable energy.

Vallianz is a well-established operator of offshore support vessels offering critical support to customers in the conventional and renewable energy sectors. The Group also owns a shipyard in Batam, Indonesia, which has strong in-house fabrication and engineering capabilities. Listed on SGX-Catalist, Vallianz is helmed by an experienced management team.

For more details about the Group, please refer to http://www.vallianzholdings.com

Rawabi Vallianz Offshore Services (RVOS) is a leading provider of integrated offshore support services, established as a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Rawabi Energy — a subsidiary of Rawabi Holding Group — and Singapore-based Vallianz Holdings, a publicly listed company on the Singapore Exchange. RVOS operates a modern and diversified fleet, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient marine solutions across the Middle East and beyond, supporting offshore oil and gas operations and infrastructure development. Backed by decades of industry expertise and a commitment to operational excellence, RVOS plays a vital role in advancing regional offshore capabilities while upholding the highest standards in safety, sustainability, and performance.

Premier Marine Shipyards known as Premier Marine Engineering Services LLC, founded in 2003, is a fully integrated Ship repair, Shipbuilding and Engineering solutions provider in Dubai Maritime City with facilities in UAQ and Abu Dhabi as well.

Premier Marine has grown into one of the most reputable and adaptable shipyards in the industry, offering quality and value under the highest international standards.

Premier Marine is proud of consistently offering adaptable, affordable, and on-time solutions to its valued clients and serving the marine industry in the Gulf.

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