Waha Maritime, an arm of Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital has revealed taking delivery of its first two anchor handling tug (AHT) vessels.

The sources said that the vessels were acquired by Waha Offshore Marine Services, Waha Maritime's offshore support vessel owning and operating subsidiary.

The first ship, Waha I, is a 48-metre long vessel powered with two Caterpillar engines of up to 5,150 brake horsepower (BHP). The second one, Waha II, is 38- metre long twin screw powered with 5,000 BHP Niigata engine.

Both ships were set up in Malaysia and will be technically controlled by Stanford Marine, part of the GMMOS Group, which Waha Capital co-owns together with Abraaj Capital.

While commenting on the occasion, Mr. Salem Rashid Al Nuaimi, CEO of Waha Capital stated, "With the delivery of its first two vessels, Waha Maritime marks a historical milestone in the company's operations. Both vessels have already been chartered to one of the leading companies in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the sustainable demand for such sophisticated, high power and versatile vessels in the region." Waha Capital owns 49% in GMMOS Group, specialised in maritime services, ship repair and crane leasing.