Sembcorp Marine wins $1 billion crane vessel order

unbelievable to spend $1B in today’s offshore market…those conniving Dutchmen must be rolling it moola!

[B]Sembcorp Marine wins $1 billion crane vessel order[/B]

JULY 15, 2015 — Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine (SCM) has entered into an Engineering and Construction contract worth approximately US$1 billion with Heerema Offshore Services B.V. (HOS) to build a new DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV). This follows an earlier exclusive letter-of-intent signed between SCM’s wholly owned subsidiary Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd and HOS in March this year for the NSCV.

Scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2018, the NSCV is designed for the installation and decommissioning of major offshore facilities world-wide. It will be equipped with two Huisman heavy-lifting offshore cranes of 10,000 MT lifting capacity each and a large reinforced work deck area.

With a vessel length of 220 m, width of 102 m and displacement of 273,700 t, the NSCV will be the largest dual-fuel semi-submersible crane vessel in the world.

The NSCV will be built at the Sembcorp Marine Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore, a state-of-the-art shipyard facility designed to maximize operational synergy and production efficiency. Phase 1 of Tuas Boulevard yard spans 73.3 hectares and is equipped with four VLCC dry docks with a total dock capacity of 1.55 million dwt. Phase II spans 34.5 hectares and will include a steel fabrication facility and another three dry docks, including an offshore dock measuring 255 m by 110 m where the NSCV will be built.

Mr. Jan Pieter Klaver, CEO of Heerema Marine Contractors, said: “We strongly believe in the successful cooperation between Sembcorp Marine and Heerema to build the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessel. The new vessel’s two tub mounted cranes and dual fuel engines will enable Heerema Marine Contractors to offer unparalleled installation and decommissioning services. This will meet our long-term strategy of delivering the best possible services to the global offshore oil and gas industry.”

Mr. William Gu Wei Guang, Head of Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters, said: "We are thankful and pleased that HOS has placed their trust and confidence in Sembcorp Marine to deliver the world’s largest heavy lift vessel. With our new facilities at Tuas that boost deeper quayside draft and wider dock space, we are confident that we will be able to meet our customer’s expectations. This is also in alignment with our strategic vision to penetrate into the deep water draft market segment and also serves as a great testimony to our continuous commitment in providing one-stop, tailor-made solutions to our customers "

I bet they’re from southern Singapore…

How cool would it be to work on the “Worlds Largest” heavy lift vessel?!

[QUOTE=c.captain;165680]unbelievable to spend $1B in today’s offshore market…those conniving Dutchmen must be rolling it moola![/QUOTE]

Yes they are. And they’re very good at what they do. There is still a massive market for decommissioning in the North Sea. Vessels like this and the Pioneering Spirit will see a lot of work.

[QUOTE=LI_Domer;165690]How cool would it be to work on the “Worlds Largest” heavy lift vessel?![/QUOTE]

Spacious! If it’s anything like it’s siblings, a swimming pool, sun deck and bar will be included.

I’d like to sell Marine and offset Cranes ( up to 50 ton) tug winches, is there anyone can introduce me to some key people?

I am a team player. I have 10 years experience in those equipments.

That’s a good opportunity .
Thank you
Cheers