Works are expected to start later this month with the participation of more than 300 workers with more than 2200 tonnes of steel to be used. The conversion process in addition to the manufacturing of steel structures which were completed recently will be concluded in 80 days.

Dr Ahmad al Abri deputy CEOOperations at Oman Drydock Company said that Olympic Trophy is the fourth ship from the same company to be converted from an ore/crude oil carrier to a crude oil only carrier.

The VLOC carrier will be docked in the Drydock to conduct conversion and other general maintenance works including coating replacement of a number of parts and performing some repairs.

ODC will carry out other additional works through an integrated team that includes technicians engineers and specialists working in an environment that meets the highest of standards.

Dr Abri added 'This reflects our success and the clients' trust in our talented and qualified workforce and the company's infrastructure.'

Oman Drydock Company has received as of February 2016 more than 363 ships of different sizes since its inauguration in 2012. Those ships include VLCCs container carriers LNG carriers LPG carriers chemicals carriers and vehicle transport ships.