Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering)
announced, Jan. 30, that the Group has been awarded a contract by the
Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the design and build of eight new
vessels.The Group’s marine arm, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) will build the eight vessels at its Singapore Benoi Yard. Singapore
Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics), the Group’s
electronics arm, will supply the core combat systems and combat system
integration solutions. ST Marine will carry out the platform system
integration as the lead system integrator.Design of the vessels will commence immediately and the delivery of
these vessels is expected to be from 2016 onwards. These new vessels
will replace the Republic of Singapore Navy’s existing Fearless-class
Patrol Vessels, indigenously designed and built by ST Marine in the
1990s.“We are honoured to be awarded this contract by MINDEF, which
reflects the excellent partnership between MINDEF and ST Engineering. It also demonstrates our continuing efforts and commitment to develop
indigenous capability to better support MINDEF in the area of design,
construction, operations and support.” says NG Sing Chan, President, ST Marine.
SHIPBUILDING
30 January 2013 - 20:44
Singapore: ST Engineering Secures Order for Eight New Vessels
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced, Jan. 30, that the Group has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence
SHIPBUILDING
30 January 2013 - 20:44
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