The Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Company (Basrec) has served the ship repairing and engineering industry for over 61 years with unique services to become a trusted name in across the Middle East.

Since its establishment in 1962 in Bahrain, Basrec has covered a wide range of repairs and maintenance on vessels working in and around the Arabian Gulf. And has rightly become a one stop solution for all ship related repairs.

"Basrec is a prominent company of its kind within the region. Its rich history and growth in the Arabian Gulf can be traced to its deterministic commitment to its vision and promise of high quality deliverance and benefits to all stakeholders," says a company spokesman.

The publicly listed company has endeavoured to improve its economic value for its shareholders, while remaining committed to corporate social responsibility and pledging to ensure customer satisfaction, safe operations, and environmental protection.

Over these years, Basrec has developed expertise in a wide range of domains in ship repair, including metalock cold stitching, welding, bollard pull test, small boat repairs, electrical and electromechanical works, steel and aluminium repairs, pipework, fitting, and laser and optical alignment.

The company serves all naval vessels and commercial vessels.

Additionally, it is adept at fibreglass works and repairs, machine shop, propeller repairs, helifusion welding/cladding, painting/coating, machining works, hydraulic repairs, pump repairs, container repairs, hull thickness gauging, service agency appointments, and provision of mobile repair teams.

During its 61-year history, the company’s ship repair division has carried out high quality repairs and maintenance.

"This makes Basrec a leading company in the region in regards to the repair and overhauling of engines, gearboxes, sterndrives and other general repair services," says the spokesman.

Some of Basrec’s key divisions include:
 
• Small boat division: Basrec’s small boat division offers specialised repairing services for small boats using the most reliable and latest tools and technologies in an effective and environmentally safe manner.

• TEAMS: Founded in 1975, Basrec’s Technical Engineering and Marketing services (TEAMS) division continues to implement its deterministic approach in providing high quality assistance in the sourcing of electrical and mechanical products in Bahrain.

• Container repair division: Basrec provides high quality structural works on metal containers with a team of qualified and approved technicians and welders. Services include steel work, blasting, painting, electric & refrigeration etc.

• Marine and industrial pump repair division: This division, a subsidiary of Basrec, with its team of highly skilled professionals, provides first grade services in pump repair and maintenance giving the highest quality results to its clients in the region.

Basrec recently completed the major damage repair of a super luxury yacht. This included major GRP hull repair, rudders repairs, shafts and struts alignment, propeller repairs, balancing and MRI scanning.